Gardener demographics and statistics in the US
Gardener demographics research summary. Zippia estimates gardener demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our gardener estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about gardeners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 28,706 gardeners currently employed in the United States.
- 43.6% of all gardeners are women, while 56.4% are men.
- The average gardener age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of gardeners is White (56.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (28.0%), Black or African American (7.8%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- Gardeners are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The media industry is the highest-paying for gardeners.
- 3% of all gardeners are LGBT.
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Gardener gender statistics
43.6% of gardeners are women and 56.4% of gardeners are men.
- Male, 56.4%
- Female, 43.6%
Gardener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.4% |
| Female | 43.6% |
Gardener gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,780
Female income
$32,318
Gardener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gardener positions over time. Currently, 43.6% of gardeners are female.
Gardener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.63% | 44.37% |
| 2011 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2012 | 61.41% | 38.59% |
| 2013 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2014 | 60.71% | 39.29% |
| 2015 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2016 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2017 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
| 2018 | 57.38% | 42.62% |
| 2019 | 56.74% | 43.26% |
| 2020 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2021 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
Gardener related jobs gender ratio
We compared gardeners 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% |
| Gardener | 56% | 44% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Gardener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gardeners is White, which makes up 56.7% of all gardeners. Comparatively, 28.0% of gardeners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of gardeners are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.0%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Gardener race
| Gardener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Gardener race and ethnicity over time
See how gardener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gardener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.96% | 8.79% | 1.69% | 26.22% |
| 2011 | 59.40% | 9.85% | 1.69% | 25.42% |
| 2012 | 60.65% | 9.77% | 1.72% | 24.17% |
| 2013 | 60.54% | 9.03% | 1.61% | 25.29% |
| 2014 | 61.25% | 8.93% | 1.60% | 24.39% |
| 2015 | 61.59% | 9.01% | 2.03% | 23.95% |
| 2016 | 61.62% | 8.95% | 1.73% | 23.93% |
| 2017 | 63.00% | 8.30% | 1.66% | 23.26% |
| 2018 | 61.54% | 8.47% | 1.74% | 24.70% |
| 2019 | 62.51% | 8.02% | 1.88% | 23.63% |
| 2020 | 60.19% | 9.11% | 2.05% | 23.10% |
| 2021 | 56.70% | 7.77% | 1.77% | 28.00% |
Gardener wage gap by race
According to our data, white gardeners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gardeners have the lowest average salary at $32,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,456 |
| White | $34,669 |
| Black or African American | $32,693 |
| Asian | $33,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,144 |
Average gardener age
See how the average age of gardeners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gardener 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 |
Gardener age breakdown
The average age of gardeners is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the gardener population.
Gardener age breakdown
| Gardener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Gardener educational attainment
The most common degree for gardeners is bachelor's degree, with 44% of gardeners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Gardeners by degree level
| Gardener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Gardener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gardeners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,429 annually. With a Associate degree, gardeners earn a median annual income of $34,656 compared to $33,529 for gardeners with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,529 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,455 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,429 |
| No Education | $31,378 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,656 |
Gardener employment statistics
Most gardeners work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where gardeners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gardeners work.
Gardener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Gardener jobs by company type
Employees with the gardener job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gardeners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Gardener jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 14% |
Gardener jobs by industry
The most common industries for gardeners are education, government and hospitality.
Gardener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Government | 11% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Gardener turnover and employment statistics
Gardener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gardeners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gardener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gardener 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 gardener tenure
The average gardener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,146 gardeners resumes in Zippia's database.
Gardener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Gardener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gardeners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Gardener | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Environmental Services Aide | 4.45% | 152,119 |
| Sanitation Worker | 4.88% | 27,943 |
| Hydro Sprayer Operator | 5.27% | 26,153 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Similar gardener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Environmental Services Aide | 4.45% | 152,119 |
| Sanitation Worker | 4.88% | 27,943 |
| Hydro Sprayer Operator | 5.27% | 26,153 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by gardeners
The most common foreign language among gardeners is Spanish at 68.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.6% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 68.5%
- French, 12.6%
- German, 4.5%
- Italian, 2.7%
- Japanese, 1.8%
- Other, 9.9%
Gardener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.5% |
| French | 12.6% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Italian | 2.7% |
| Japanese | 1.8% |
| Other | 9.9% |
