Harvester operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Harvester operator demographics by:
Harvester operator gender statistics
15.0% of harvester operators are women and 85.0% of harvester operators are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Harvester operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Harvester operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,390
Female income
$28,720
Harvester operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in harvester operator positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of harvester operators are female.
Harvester operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2011 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2012 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2013 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2014 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2015 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2017 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2018 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 85.91% | 14.09% |
| 2020 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2021 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
Harvester operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared harvester operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Harvester Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Harvester operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among harvester operators is White, which makes up 61.3% of all harvester operators. Comparatively, 28.3% of harvester operators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of harvester operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.3%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Harvester operator race
| Harvester operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Harvester operator race and ethnicity over time
See how harvester operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Harvester operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.67% | 4.95% | 1.32% | 30.15% |
| 2011 | 62.23% | 5.40% | 1.27% | 29.02% |
| 2012 | 61.83% | 5.46% | 1.29% | 29.05% |
| 2013 | 61.56% | 5.19% | 1.28% | 29.49% |
| 2014 | 62.82% | 4.76% | 1.36% | 28.64% |
| 2015 | 64.63% | 4.86% | 1.49% | 26.61% |
| 2016 | 64.13% | 4.39% | 1.36% | 27.89% |
| 2017 | 66.27% | 4.01% | 1.36% | 26.01% |
| 2018 | 67.08% | 4.41% | 1.31% | 24.71% |
| 2019 | 66.07% | 4.18% | 1.27% | 25.97% |
| 2020 | 68.00% | 4.31% | 1.41% | 21.60% |
| 2021 | 61.31% | 4.35% | 1.82% | 28.28% |
Harvester operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white harvester operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino harvester operators have the lowest average salary at $30,614.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,217 |
| White | $32,593 |
| Black or African American | $31,416 |
| Asian | $31,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,614 |
Average harvester operator age
See how the average age of harvester operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Harvester operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Harvester operator age breakdown
The average age of harvester operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the harvester operator population.
Harvester operator age breakdown
| Harvester Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Harvester operator educational attainment
The most common degree for harvester operators is high school diploma, with 35% of harvester operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Harvester operators by degree level
| Harvester operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Harvester operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, harvester operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,177 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, harvester operators earn a median annual income of $32,085 compared to $30,620 for harvester operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,620 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,085 |
| No Education | $29,804 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,177 |
Harvester operator employment statistics
Company size where harvester operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where harvester operators work.
Harvester operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Harvester operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for harvester operators are manufacturing, agriculture and professional.
Harvester operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Agriculture | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Harvester operator turnover and employment statistics
Harvester operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for harvester operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Harvester operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Harvester operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average harvester operator tenure
The average harvester operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 harvester operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Harvester operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Foreign languages spoken by harvester operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Harvester operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
