Farm supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm supervisor gender statistics
19.7% of farm supervisors are women and 80.3% of farm supervisors are men.
- Male, 80.3%
- Female, 19.7%
Farm supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.3% |
| Female | 19.7% |
Farm supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,310
Female income
$50,511
Farm supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm supervisor positions over time. Currently, 19.7% of farm supervisors are female.
Farm supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2012 | 83.19% | 16.81% |
| 2013 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
| 2014 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 2015 | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2016 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2017 | 81.55% | 18.45% |
| 2018 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2019 | 81.52% | 18.48% |
| 2020 | 79.85% | 20.15% |
| 2021 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
Farm supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Farm Supervisor | 80% | 20% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Farm supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm supervisors is White, which makes up 86.4% of all farm supervisors. Comparatively, 7.6% of farm supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 2.9% of farm supervisors are Unknown.
- White, 86.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Farm supervisor race
| Farm supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Farm supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how farm supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.48% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 91.14% | 0.93% | 0.90% | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 90.36% | 0.99% | 0.84% | 6.56% |
| 2013 | 90.49% | 0.97% | 1.22% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 90.90% | 1.03% | 0.85% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 91.03% | 0.88% | 1.02% | 5.69% |
| 2016 | 89.66% | 0.89% | 1.18% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 89.79% | 0.83% | 1.14% | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 89.79% | 0.91% | 1.17% | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 90.08% | 0.96% | 1.07% | 6.33% |
| 2020 | 89.10% | 0.90% | 1.13% | 5.91% |
| 2021 | 86.39% | 1.06% | 1.53% | 7.57% |
Farm supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american farm supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown farm supervisors have the lowest average salary at $50,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,516 |
| White | $52,651 |
| Black or African American | $55,004 |
| Asian | $54,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,016 |
Average farm supervisor age
See how the average age of farm supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farm supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Unknown | 44 | 57 |
| Asian | 47.5 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 38 |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 |
Farm supervisor age breakdown
The average age of farm supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the farm supervisor population.
Farm supervisor age breakdown
| Farm Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Farm supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for farm supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of farm supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Farm supervisors by degree level
| Farm supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Farm supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,310 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, farm supervisors earn a median annual income of $56,827 compared to $53,436 for farm supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,310 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,128 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,827 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,436 |
Farm supervisor employment statistics
Most farm supervisors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where farm supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm supervisors work.
Farm supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Farm supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the farm supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 7% |
Farm supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm supervisors are manufacturing, education and hospitality.
Farm supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Farm supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Farm supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 2.10% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 1.57% |
Average farm supervisor tenure
The average farm supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 443 farm supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Farm supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farm supervisors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,755 |
| Farm Supervisor | 4.14% | - |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Properties Supervisor | 11.54% | 6,801 |
| Associate Medical Director For Adolescent Services | 11.66% | 112,453 |
| Social Service Agency Director | 14.16% | 33,706 |
Similar farm supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,755 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Properties Supervisor | 11.54% | 6,801 |
| Associate Medical Director For Adolescent Services | 11.66% | 112,453 |
| Social Service Agency Director | 14.16% | 33,706 |
Foreign languages spoken by farm supervisors
- Spanish, 90.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Farm supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
