Field worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Field worker gender statistics
35.9% of field workers are women and 64.1% of field workers are men.
- Male, 64.1%
- Female, 35.9%
Field worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.1% |
| Female | 35.9% |
Field worker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,034
Female income
$26,482
Field worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field worker positions over time. Currently, 35.9% of field workers are female.
Field worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2011 | 72.75% | 27.25% |
| 2012 | 72.21% | 27.79% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2014 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2015 | 67.20% | 32.80% |
| 2016 | 67.22% | 32.78% |
| 2017 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 2018 | 64.01% | 35.99% |
| 2019 | 65.73% | 34.27% |
| 2020 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2021 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
Field worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared field workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Field Worker | 64% | 36% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Field worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field workers is White, which makes up 54.3% of all field workers. Comparatively, 34.8% of field workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of field workers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.8%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Field worker race
| Field worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Field worker race and ethnicity over time
See how field worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.64% | 5.37% | 1.37% | 36.63% |
| 2011 | 55.20% | 5.81% | 1.32% | 35.51% |
| 2012 | 54.80% | 5.88% | 1.34% | 35.53% |
| 2013 | 54.54% | 5.60% | 1.33% | 35.97% |
| 2014 | 55.79% | 5.18% | 1.41% | 35.12% |
| 2015 | 57.60% | 5.27% | 1.54% | 33.09% |
| 2016 | 57.11% | 4.80% | 1.41% | 34.37% |
| 2017 | 59.24% | 4.42% | 1.41% | 32.49% |
| 2018 | 60.05% | 4.82% | 1.36% | 31.20% |
| 2019 | 59.04% | 4.59% | 1.32% | 32.46% |
| 2020 | 60.97% | 4.72% | 1.46% | 28.08% |
| 2021 | 54.28% | 4.77% | 1.87% | 34.77% |
Field worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white field workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino field workers have the lowest average salary at $27,632.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,927 |
| White | $28,700 |
| Black or African American | $28,064 |
| Asian | $27,862 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,632 |
Average field worker age
See how the average age of field workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Field worker age breakdown
The average age of field workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the field worker population.
Field worker age breakdown
| Field Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Field worker educational attainment
The most common degree for field workers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of field workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Field workers by degree level
| Field worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Field worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,424 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field workers earn a median annual income of $28,363 compared to $27,501 for field workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,501 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,363 |
| No Education | $27,037 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,424 |
Field worker employment statistics
Most field workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where field workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field workers work.
Field worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Field worker jobs by company type
Employees with the field worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Field worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for field workers are manufacturing, agriculture and education.
Field worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Field worker turnover and employment statistics
Field worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average field worker tenure
The average field worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,788 field workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Field worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Foreign languages spoken by field workers
The most common foreign language among field workers is Spanish at 74.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.6% and German is the third-most popular at 3.5%.
- Spanish, 74.6%
- French, 6.6%
- German, 3.5%
- Portuguese, 2.0%
- Mandarin, 2.0%
- Other, 11.3%
Field worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.6% |
| French | 6.6% |
| German | 3.5% |
| Portuguese | 2.0% |
| Mandarin | 2.0% |
| Other | 11.3% |
