Golf course labour demographics and statistics in the US
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Golf course labour gender statistics
12.4% of golf course labours are women and 87.6% of golf course labours are men.
- Male, 87.6%
- Female, 12.4%
Golf course labour gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.6% |
| Female | 12.4% |
Golf course labour gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,541
Female income
$26,701
Golf course labour gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in golf course labour positions over time. Currently, 12.4% of golf course labours are female.
Golf course labour gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2012 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2014 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2017 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2018 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2020 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2021 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
Golf course labour related jobs gender ratio
We compared golf course labours 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% |
| Golf Course Labour | 88% | 12% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Golf course labour demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among golf course labours is White, which makes up 62.4% of all golf course labours. Comparatively, 22.5% of golf course labours are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of golf course labours are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Golf course labour race
| Golf course labour race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Golf course labour race and ethnicity over time
See how golf course labour racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Golf course labour race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.66% | 9.31% | 1.46% | 20.72% |
| 2011 | 65.11% | 10.37% | 1.46% | 19.91% |
| 2012 | 66.35% | 10.30% | 1.49% | 18.66% |
| 2013 | 66.24% | 9.55% | 1.39% | 19.78% |
| 2014 | 66.96% | 9.45% | 1.38% | 18.88% |
| 2015 | 67.29% | 9.53% | 1.80% | 18.44% |
| 2016 | 67.33% | 9.47% | 1.50% | 18.42% |
| 2017 | 68.71% | 8.83% | 1.43% | 17.75% |
| 2018 | 67.24% | 8.99% | 1.51% | 19.20% |
| 2019 | 68.21% | 8.54% | 1.65% | 18.12% |
| 2020 | 65.90% | 9.64% | 1.82% | 17.59% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 8.30% | 1.55% | 22.49% |
Golf course labour wage gap by race
According to our data, white golf course labours have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american golf course labours have the lowest average salary at $26,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,356 |
| White | $28,047 |
| Black or African American | $26,918 |
| Asian | $27,649 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,749 |
Average golf course labour age
See how the average age of golf course labours varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Golf course labour 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 |
Golf course labour age breakdown
The average age of golf course labours is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the golf course labour population.
Golf course labour age breakdown
| Golf Course Labour Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Golf course labour educational attainment
The most common degree for golf course labours is bachelor's degree, with 45% of golf course labours earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Golf course labours by degree level
| Golf course labour degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Golf course labour wage gap by degree level
According to the data, golf course labours with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,036 annually. With a Associate degree, golf course labours earn a median annual income of $28,039 compared to $27,398 for golf course labours with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,398 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,036 |
| No Education | $26,155 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,039 |
Golf course labour employment statistics
Most golf course labours work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where golf course labours work
Below, you can see the size of companies where golf course labours work.
Golf course labour jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Golf course labour jobs by company type
Employees with the golf course labour job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most golf course labours prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Golf course labour jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 30% |
Golf course labour jobs by industry
The most common industries for golf course labours are hospitality, government and professional.
Golf course labour industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 38% |
| Government | 26% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Golf course labour turnover and employment statistics
Golf course labour unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for golf course labours between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Golf course labour unemployment rate by year
| Year | Golf course labour 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 golf course labour tenure
The average golf course labour stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 golf course labours resumes in Zippia's database.
Golf course labour tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Golf course labour LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of golf course labours 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 Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Golf Course Labour | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Guest Room Attendant | 4.45% | 123,184 |
| Cleaning And Maintenance Worker | 4.88% | 155,040 |
| Trail Construction Worker | 5.27% | 46,413 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Similar golf course labour jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Guest Room Attendant | 4.45% | 123,184 |
| Cleaning And Maintenance Worker | 4.88% | 155,040 |
| Trail Construction Worker | 5.27% | 46,413 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by golf course labours
- Spanish, 100.0%
Golf course labour languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
