Grain buyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Grain buyer gender statistics
34.6% of grain buyers are women and 65.4% of grain buyers are men.
- Male, 65.4%
- Female, 34.6%
Grain buyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.4% |
| Female | 34.6% |
Grain buyer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,204
Female income
$63,781
Grain buyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grain buyer positions over time. Currently, 34.6% of grain buyers are female.
Grain buyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| 2011 | 57.23% | 42.77% |
| 2012 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 2013 | 62.89% | 37.11% |
| 2014 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2015 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2016 | 58.70% | 41.30% |
| 2017 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2018 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2019 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2020 | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 2021 | 65.38% | 34.62% |
Grain buyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared grain buyers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Grain Buyer | 65% | 35% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Grain buyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grain buyers is White, which makes up 78.7% of all grain buyers. Comparatively, 8.7% of grain buyers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of grain buyers are Asian.
- White, 78.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Grain buyer race
| Grain buyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Grain buyer race and ethnicity over time
See how grain buyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grain buyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.45% | 0.69% | 2.76% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 73.10% | 10.54% | 1.98% | 11.85% |
| 2012 | 77.09% | 5.44% | 1.81% | 11.79% |
| 2013 | 73.85% | 9.59% | 3.84% | 9.59% |
| 2014 | 76.74% | 3.10% | 1.55% | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 77.08% | 5.99% | 1.50% | 10.48% |
| 2016 | 78.27% | 6.08% | 3.04% | 9.12% |
| 2017 | 82.81% | 4.45% | 1.78% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 69.49% | 9.68% | 4.40% | 13.19% |
| 2019 | 80.33% | 4.10% | 2.46% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 79.03% | 2.82% | 4.23% | 11.29% |
| 2021 | 78.74% | 2.36% | 6.30% | 8.66% |
Grain buyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian grain buyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown grain buyers have the lowest average salary at $64,318.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,318 |
| White | $67,219 |
| Black or African American | $64,750 |
| Asian | $68,766 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,068 |
Grain buyer age breakdown
The average age of grain buyers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the grain buyer population.
Grain buyer age breakdown
| Grain Buyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Grain buyer educational attainment
The most common degree for grain buyers is bachelor's degree, with 79% of grain buyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
Grain buyers by degree level
| Grain buyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Grain buyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grain buyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,430 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, grain buyers earn a median annual income of $74,532 compared to $57,323 for grain buyers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,430 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,438 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,532 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,323 |
Grain buyer turnover and employment statistics
Grain buyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grain buyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grain buyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grain buyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 5.43% |
| 2012 | 4.30% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 0.94% |
Average grain buyer tenure
The average grain buyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 grain buyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Grain buyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Grain buyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grain buyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Senior Research Analyst | 10.00% | 71,891 |
| Residential Energy Auditor | 11.05% | 27,767 |
| Forensic Pathologist | 11.64% | 20,624 |
| Grain Buyer | 14.72% | - |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Similar grain buyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Senior Research Analyst | 10.00% | 71,891 |
| Residential Energy Auditor | 11.05% | 27,767 |
| Forensic Pathologist | 11.64% | 20,624 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |