Garden worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Garden worker gender statistics
43.4% of garden workers are women and 56.6% of garden workers are men.
- Male, 56.6%
- Female, 43.4%
Garden worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.6% |
| Female | 43.4% |
Garden worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,203
Female income
$27,378
Garden worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in garden worker positions over time. Currently, 43.4% of garden workers are female.
Garden worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2011 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2012 | 61.63% | 38.37% |
| 2013 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2014 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2015 | 60.41% | 39.59% |
| 2016 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2017 | 60.90% | 39.10% |
| 2018 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2019 | 56.97% | 43.03% |
| 2020 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2021 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
Garden worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared garden workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Garden Worker | 57% | 43% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Garden worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among garden workers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all garden workers. Comparatively, 23.4% of garden workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of garden workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Garden worker race
| Garden worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Garden worker race and ethnicity over time
See how garden worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Garden worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.77% | 10.45% | 1.43% | 21.61% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 11.51% | 1.43% | 20.80% |
| 2012 | 64.47% | 11.44% | 1.45% | 19.55% |
| 2013 | 64.35% | 10.69% | 1.35% | 20.67% |
| 2014 | 65.07% | 10.59% | 1.34% | 19.77% |
| 2015 | 65.41% | 10.67% | 1.77% | 19.33% |
| 2016 | 65.44% | 10.61% | 1.47% | 19.31% |
| 2017 | 66.82% | 9.96% | 1.40% | 18.64% |
| 2018 | 65.35% | 10.13% | 1.48% | 20.09% |
| 2019 | 66.32% | 9.68% | 1.62% | 19.01% |
| 2020 | 64.01% | 10.78% | 1.79% | 18.48% |
| 2021 | 60.51% | 9.43% | 1.51% | 23.38% |
Garden worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white garden workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american garden workers have the lowest average salary at $27,591.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,021 |
| White | $28,699 |
| Black or African American | $27,591 |
| Asian | $28,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,407 |
Average garden worker age
See how the average age of garden workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Garden worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 39 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Garden worker age breakdown
The average age of garden workers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the garden worker population.
Garden worker age breakdown
| Garden Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Garden worker educational attainment
The most common degree for garden workers is high school diploma, with 34% of garden workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 21%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Garden workers by degree level
| Garden worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Garden worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, garden workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,668 annually. With a Associate degree, garden workers earn a median annual income of $28,692 compared to $28,063 for garden workers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,063 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,668 |
| No Education | $26,842 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,692 |
Garden worker employment statistics
Most garden workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where garden workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where garden workers work.
Garden worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Garden worker jobs by company type
Employees with the garden worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most garden workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Garden worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 8% |
Garden worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for garden workers are education, manufacturing and retail.
Garden worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Garden worker turnover and employment statistics
Garden worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for garden workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Garden worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Garden worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.73% |
Average garden worker tenure
The average garden worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 223 garden workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Garden worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Garden worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of garden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Garden Worker | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Cutter | 3.47% | 5,386 |
| Guest Service Attendant | 4.45% | 72,078 |
| Cleaning And Maintenance Worker | 4.88% | 155,040 |
| Certified Pesticide Applicator | 5.27% | 37,357 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Similar garden worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Cutter | 3.47% | 5,386 |
| Guest Service Attendant | 4.45% | 72,078 |
| Cleaning And Maintenance Worker | 4.88% | 155,040 |
| Certified Pesticide Applicator | 5.27% | 37,357 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Foreign languages spoken by garden workers
The most common foreign language among garden workers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 22.2%
- French, 11.1%
Garden worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 22.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
