Hedge trimmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hedge trimmer gender statistics
8.8% of hedge trimmers are women and 91.2% of hedge trimmers are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Hedge trimmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Hedge trimmer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,121
Female income
$26,304
Hedge trimmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hedge trimmer positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of hedge trimmers are female.
Hedge trimmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2011 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2015 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2016 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2017 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2018 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2019 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2020 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2021 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
Hedge trimmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hedge trimmers 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% |
| Hedge Trimmer | 91% | 9% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Hedge trimmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hedge trimmers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all hedge trimmers. Comparatively, 30.2% of hedge trimmers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of hedge trimmers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 30.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Hedge trimmer race
| Hedge trimmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Hedge trimmer race and ethnicity over time
See how hedge trimmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hedge trimmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.68% | 8.96% | 1.38% | 28.40% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 10.02% | 1.38% | 27.60% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 9.94% | 1.40% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 59.26% | 9.20% | 1.30% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 9.10% | 1.29% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 60.31% | 9.18% | 1.71% | 26.13% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 9.12% | 1.41% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 8.47% | 1.34% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 60.26% | 8.64% | 1.42% | 26.88% |
| 2019 | 61.23% | 8.19% | 1.56% | 25.81% |
| 2020 | 58.92% | 9.28% | 1.73% | 25.28% |
| 2021 | 55.42% | 7.94% | 1.46% | 30.18% |
Hedge trimmer wage gap by race
According to our data, white hedge trimmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hedge trimmers have the lowest average salary at $26,515.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,941 |
| White | $27,613 |
| Black or African American | $26,515 |
| Asian | $27,227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,323 |
Average hedge trimmer age
See how the average age of hedge trimmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hedge trimmer 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 |
Hedge trimmer age breakdown
The average age of hedge trimmers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the hedge trimmer population.
Hedge trimmer age breakdown
| Hedge Trimmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Hedge trimmer educational attainment
The most common degree for hedge trimmers is high school diploma, with 33% of hedge trimmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Hedge trimmers by degree level
| Hedge trimmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Hedge trimmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hedge trimmers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,575 annually. With a Associate degree, hedge trimmers earn a median annual income of $27,606 compared to $26,982 for hedge trimmers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,982 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,381 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,575 |
| No Education | $25,773 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,606 |
Hedge trimmer turnover and employment statistics
Hedge trimmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hedge trimmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hedge trimmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hedge trimmer 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 hedge trimmer tenure
The average hedge trimmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 hedge trimmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hedge trimmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hedge trimmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hedge trimmers 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 |
| Hedge Trimmer | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Attendant | 4.45% | 52,299 |
| Day Porter | 4.88% | 84,003 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Similar hedge trimmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Attendant | 4.45% | 52,299 |
| Day Porter | 4.88% | 84,003 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |