Forest worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Forest worker gender statistics
29.5% of forest workers are women and 70.5% of forest workers are men.
- Male, 70.5%
- Female, 29.5%
Forest worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.5% |
| Female | 29.5% |
Forest worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,618
Female income
$28,102
Forest worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forest worker positions over time. Currently, 29.5% of forest workers are female.
Forest worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2011 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2012 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2013 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2014 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| 2015 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2016 | 69.66% | 30.34% |
| 2017 | 73.17% | 26.83% |
| 2018 | 79.02% | 20.98% |
| 2019 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 2020 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
Forest worker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Worker | 70% | 30% |
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Forest worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forest workers is White, which makes up 62.5% of all forest workers. Comparatively, 24.2% of forest workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of forest workers are Unknown.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
Forest worker race
| Forest worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Forest worker race and ethnicity over time
See how forest worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forest worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.85% | 5.33% | 0.63% | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 69.11% | 4.25% | 1.16% | 16.22% |
| 2012 | 60.79% | 5.40% | 1.08% | 22.66% |
| 2013 | 69.88% | 3.09% | 0.39% | 22.01% |
| 2014 | 65.04% | 6.39% | 1.13% | 16.92% |
| 2015 | 72.77% | 2.48% | 1.98% | 15.35% |
| 2016 | 74.36% | 7.69% | 0.85% | 10.26% |
| 2017 | 71.59% | 7.01% | 4.80% | 10.33% |
| 2018 | 77.65% | 5.30% | 0.38% | 12.12% |
| 2019 | 64.63% | 3.40% | 1.02% | 27.21% |
| 2020 | 75.24% | 0.48% | 0.95% | 13.81% |
| 2021 | 62.50% | 3.79% | 1.89% | 24.24% |
Forest worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,637 |
| White | $26,733 |
| Black or African American | $26,216 |
| Asian | $32,536 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,499 |
Forest worker age breakdown
The average age of forest workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the forest worker population.
Forest worker age breakdown
| Forest Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 35% |
Forest worker educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 10%
Forest workers by degree level
| Forest worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
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Forest worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,600 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,383 |
Forest worker employment statistics
Most forest workers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where forest workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forest workers work.
Forest worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Forest worker jobs by company type
Employees with the forest worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forest workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Forest worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 23% |
Forest worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for forest workers are government, professional and technology.
Forest worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Forest worker turnover and employment statistics
Forest worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forest workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forest worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forest worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.80% |
| 2011 | 17.48% |
| 2012 | 17.46% |
| 2013 | 14.36% |
| 2014 | 18.68% |
| 2015 | 6.80% |
| 2016 | 9.32% |
| 2017 | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 8.37% |
| 2019 | 7.96% |
| 2020 | 10.95% |
| 2021 | 5.80% |
Average forest worker tenure
The average forest worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 forest workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Forest worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Forest worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forest workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Forest Worker | 3.09% | - |
| Jammer | 3.32% | 66 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar forest worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Jammer | 3.32% | 66 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by forest workers
- Portuguese, 100.0%
Forest worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 100.0% |
