Forestry aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Forestry aide gender statistics
28.1% of forestry aides are women and 71.9% of forestry aides are men.
- Male, 71.9%
- Female, 28.1%
Forestry aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.9% |
| Female | 28.1% |
Forestry aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,182
Female income
$33,183
Forestry aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forestry aide positions over time. Currently, 28.1% of forestry aides are female.
Forestry aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2011 | 73.44% | 26.56% |
| 2012 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2013 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2014 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 2015 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2016 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2017 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2018 | 75.06% | 24.94% |
| 2019 | 70.90% | 29.10% |
| 2020 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2021 | 71.95% | 28.05% |
Forestry aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared forestry aides 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% |
| Forestry Aide | 72% | 28% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forestry aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forestry aides is White, which makes up 59.6% of all forestry aides. Comparatively, 17.1% of forestry aides are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of forestry aides are Asian.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Forestry aide race
| Forestry aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Forestry aide race and ethnicity over time
See how forestry aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forestry aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.43% | 5.33% | 7.02% | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 67.51% | 7.11% | 8.44% | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 69.24% | 6.19% | 8.40% | 11.96% |
| 2013 | 67.09% | 6.92% | 8.49% | 13.30% |
| 2014 | 67.27% | 6.77% | 8.75% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 65.90% | 6.58% | 8.36% | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 66.43% | 7.18% | 8.43% | 13.93% |
| 2017 | 64.20% | 5.84% | 9.00% | 16.17% |
| 2018 | 64.96% | 5.53% | 9.97% | 14.89% |
| 2019 | 66.36% | 5.22% | 8.55% | 15.08% |
| 2020 | 62.09% | 7.39% | 9.05% | 14.31% |
| 2021 | 59.63% | 7.10% | 8.86% | 17.14% |
Forestry aide wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forestry aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian forestry aides have the lowest average salary at $33,898.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,714 |
| White | $34,152 |
| Black or African American | $33,934 |
| Asian | $33,898 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,221 |
Average forestry aide age
See how the average age of forestry aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forestry aide 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 |
Forestry aide age breakdown
The average age of forestry aides is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forestry aide population.
Forestry aide age breakdown
| Forestry Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forestry aide educational attainment
The most common degree for forestry aides is bachelor's degree, with 52% of forestry aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Forestry aides by degree level
| Forestry aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Forestry aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forestry aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,717 annually. With a Associate degree, forestry aides earn a median annual income of $33,505 compared to $32,636 for forestry aides with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,717 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,636 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,505 |
Forestry aide employment statistics
Most forestry aides work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where forestry aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forestry aides work.
Forestry aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Forestry aide jobs by company type
Employees with the forestry aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forestry aides prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Forestry aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 54% |
Forestry aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for forestry aides are government, education and finance.
Forestry aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 44% |
| Education | 13% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Forestry aide turnover and employment statistics
Forestry aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forestry aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forestry aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forestry aide 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 forestry aide tenure
The average forestry aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 forestry aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Forestry aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 70% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Forestry aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forestry aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Taste Tester | 7.88% | 6,855 |
| Forestry Aide | 8.16% | - |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Similar forestry aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Taste Tester | 7.88% | 6,855 |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Foreign languages spoken by forestry aides
The most common foreign language among forestry aides is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Czech, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Forestry aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Czech | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |