Field scout demographics and statistics in the US
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Field scout gender statistics
33.2% of field scouts are women and 66.8% of field scouts are men.
- Male, 66.8%
- Female, 33.2%
Field scout gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.8% |
| Female | 33.2% |
Field scout gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,327
Female income
$36,287
Field scout gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field scout positions over time. Currently, 33.2% of field scouts are female.
Field scout gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2011 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| 2012 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2013 | 72.34% | 27.66% |
| 2014 | 72.48% | 27.52% |
| 2015 | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 2016 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2017 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 2018 | 66.71% | 33.29% |
| 2019 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2020 | 64.65% | 35.35% |
| 2021 | 66.83% | 33.17% |
Field scout related jobs gender ratio
We compared field scouts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Field Scout | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Field scout demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field scouts is White, which makes up 66.6% of all field scouts. Comparatively, 14.0% of field scouts are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of field scouts are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Field scout race
| Field scout race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Field scout race and ethnicity over time
See how field scout racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field scout race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 8.10% | 4.58% | 10.96% |
| 2011 | 72.75% | 8.62% | 4.70% | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 73.18% | 7.03% | 5.32% | 11.10% |
| 2013 | 70.54% | 7.98% | 4.75% | 12.71% |
| 2014 | 71.52% | 8.38% | 4.50% | 12.28% |
| 2015 | 72.39% | 7.26% | 4.87% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 69.01% | 9.06% | 5.38% | 12.89% |
| 2017 | 70.14% | 8.31% | 4.75% | 12.67% |
| 2018 | 69.34% | 7.86% | 5.92% | 12.92% |
| 2019 | 67.41% | 8.50% | 6.13% | 14.51% |
| 2020 | 64.43% | 9.25% | 6.21% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 66.58% | 8.00% | 5.60% | 13.99% |
Field scout wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,632 |
| White | $36,597 |
| Black or African American | $37,091 |
| Asian | $38,499 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,847 |
Average field scout age
See how the average age of field scouts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field scout age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Field scout age breakdown
The average age of field scouts is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the field scout population.
Field scout age breakdown
| Field Scout Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Field scout educational attainment
The most common degree for field scouts is bachelor's degree, with 62% of field scouts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Field scouts by degree level
| Field scout degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Field scout wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,741 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,454 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,062 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,703 |
Field scout employment statistics
Most field scouts work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where field scouts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field scouts work.
Field scout jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Field scout jobs by company type
Employees with the field scout job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field scouts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field scout jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Field scout jobs by industry
The most common industries for field scouts are manufacturing, hospitality and agriculture.
Field scout industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Field scout turnover and employment statistics
Field scout unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field scouts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field scout unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field scout unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average field scout tenure
The average field scout stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 255 field scouts resumes in Zippia's database.
Field scout tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Field scout LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field scouts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Cyclist | 6.54% | 169 |
| Field Scout | 7.62% | - |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Sports Director | 14.31% | 13,106 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Similar field scout jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Cyclist | 6.54% | 169 |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Sports Director | 14.31% | 13,106 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Foreign languages spoken by field scouts
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
Field scout languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |