Grass cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Grass cutter gender statistics
6.4% of grass cutters are women and 93.6% of grass cutters are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Grass cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Grass cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,939
Female income
$34,837
Grass cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grass cutter positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of grass cutters are female.
Grass cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2011 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2012 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2013 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2015 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2016 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2017 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2018 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2020 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2021 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
Grass cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared grass cutters 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% |
| Grass Cutter | 94% | 6% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Grass cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grass cutters is White, which makes up 59.7% of all grass cutters. Comparatively, 20.5% of grass cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of grass cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Grass cutter race
| Grass cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Grass cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how grass cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grass cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.97% | 14.29% | 1.48% | 18.74% |
| 2011 | 62.42% | 15.35% | 1.48% | 17.94% |
| 2012 | 63.66% | 15.28% | 1.51% | 16.68% |
| 2013 | 63.55% | 14.53% | 1.40% | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 64.27% | 14.43% | 1.40% | 16.91% |
| 2015 | 64.60% | 14.51% | 1.82% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 64.64% | 14.45% | 1.52% | 16.45% |
| 2017 | 66.02% | 13.80% | 1.45% | 15.77% |
| 2018 | 64.55% | 13.97% | 1.53% | 17.22% |
| 2019 | 65.52% | 13.52% | 1.67% | 16.15% |
| 2020 | 63.20% | 14.62% | 1.84% | 15.62% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 13.27% | 1.57% | 20.51% |
Grass cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white grass cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grass cutters have the lowest average salary at $35,122.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,696 |
| White | $36,603 |
| Black or African American | $35,122 |
| Asian | $36,081 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,212 |
Average grass cutter age
See how the average age of grass cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grass cutter 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 |
Grass cutter age breakdown
The average age of grass cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the grass cutter population.
Grass cutter age breakdown
| Grass Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Grass cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for grass cutters is high school diploma, with 65% of grass cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Grass cutters by degree level
| Grass cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Grass cutter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grass cutters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,901 annually. With a Associate degree, grass cutters earn a median annual income of $36,593 compared to $35,752 for grass cutters with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,752 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,941 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,901 |
| No Education | $34,121 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,593 |
Grass cutter employment statistics
Most grass cutters work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where grass cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grass cutters work.
Grass cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Grass cutter jobs by company type
Employees with the grass cutter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grass cutters prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Grass cutter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 16% |
Grass cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for grass cutters are government, hospitality and professional.
Grass cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 14% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Grass cutter turnover and employment statistics
Grass cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grass cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grass cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grass cutter 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 grass cutter tenure
The average grass cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 498 grass cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Grass cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Grass cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grass cutters 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 |
| Grass Cutter | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Specialist | 3.47% | 19,189 |
| Room Attendant | 4.45% | 101,637 |
| Cabin Cleaner | 4.88% | 68,840 |
| Aerial Applicator | 5.27% | 3,148 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Similar grass cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Specialist | 3.47% | 19,189 |
| Room Attendant | 4.45% | 101,637 |
| Cabin Cleaner | 4.88% | 68,840 |
| Aerial Applicator | 5.27% | 3,148 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Foreign languages spoken by grass cutters
- Spanish, 71.4%
- French, 28.6%
Grass cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| French | 28.6% |
