Field observer demographics and statistics in the US
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Field observer gender statistics
49.5% of field observers are women and 50.5% of field observers are men.
- Male, 50.5%
- Female, 49.5%
Field observer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Field observer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,061
Female income
$42,470
Field observer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field observer positions over time. Currently, 49.5% of field observers are female.
Field observer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2011 | 52.40% | 47.60% |
| 2012 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2013 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2014 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2015 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2016 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2017 | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 2018 | 54.51% | 45.49% |
| 2019 | 49.24% | 50.76% |
| 2020 | 52.26% | 47.74% |
| 2021 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
Field observer related jobs gender ratio
We compared field observers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Field Observer | 51% | 49% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Field observer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field observers is White, which makes up 56.5% of all field observers. Comparatively, 16.5% of field observers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of field observers are Asian.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Field observer race
| Field observer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Field observer race and ethnicity over time
See how field observer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field observer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.30% | 7.55% | 8.64% | 12.52% |
| 2011 | 64.39% | 9.33% | 10.06% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 66.11% | 8.40% | 10.03% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 63.97% | 9.14% | 10.11% | 12.67% |
| 2014 | 64.14% | 8.99% | 10.38% | 12.39% |
| 2015 | 62.78% | 8.80% | 9.98% | 14.06% |
| 2016 | 63.31% | 9.40% | 10.05% | 13.30% |
| 2017 | 61.08% | 8.06% | 10.62% | 15.54% |
| 2018 | 61.84% | 7.74% | 11.59% | 14.27% |
| 2019 | 63.23% | 7.44% | 10.17% | 14.45% |
| 2020 | 58.97% | 9.61% | 10.67% | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 56.51% | 9.32% | 10.48% | 16.51% |
Field observer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown field observers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field observers have the lowest average salary at $44,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,208 |
| White | $44,973 |
| Black or African American | $44,427 |
| Asian | $44,592 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,124 |
Average field observer age
See how the average age of field observers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field observer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Field observer age breakdown
The average age of field observers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the field observer population.
Field observer age breakdown
| Field Observer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Field observer educational attainment
The most common degree for field observers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of field observers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Field observers by degree level
| Field observer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Field observer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field observers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,483 annually. With a Associate degree, field observers earn a median annual income of $44,092 compared to $41,496 for field observers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,483 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,496 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,092 |
Field observer employment statistics
Most field observers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where field observers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field observers work.
Field observer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Field observer jobs by company type
Employees with the field observer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field observers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Field observer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 10% |
Field observer jobs by industry
The most common industries for field observers are education, professional and government.
Field observer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Field observer turnover and employment statistics
Field observer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field observers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field observer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field observer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average field observer tenure
The average field observer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 261 field observers resumes in Zippia's database.
Field observer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 70% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Field observer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field observers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Milk Tester | 7.88% | 7,106 |
| Field Observer | 8.16% | - |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Similar field observer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Milk Tester | 7.88% | 7,106 |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Foreign languages spoken by field observers
- Spanish, 78.6%
- Arabic, 21.4%
Field observer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.6% |
| Arabic | 21.4% |