Horticultural worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Horticultural worker gender statistics
42.9% of horticultural workers are women and 57.1% of horticultural workers are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Horticultural worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Horticultural worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,596
Female income
$26,798
Horticultural worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in horticultural worker positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of horticultural workers are female.
Horticultural worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.38% | 43.62% |
| 2011 | 62.21% | 37.79% |
| 2012 | 62.12% | 37.88% |
| 2013 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2014 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2015 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2016 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2017 | 61.39% | 38.61% |
| 2018 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2019 | 57.48% | 42.52% |
| 2020 | 58.27% | 41.73% |
| 2021 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
Horticultural worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared horticultural workers 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% |
| Horticultural Worker | 57% | 43% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Horticultural worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among horticultural workers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all horticultural workers. Comparatively, 20.0% of horticultural workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of horticultural workers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Horticultural worker race
| Horticultural worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Horticultural worker race and ethnicity over time
See how horticultural worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Horticultural worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.44% | 11.90% | 1.97% | 18.18% |
| 2011 | 64.88% | 12.96% | 1.97% | 17.38% |
| 2012 | 66.13% | 12.88% | 1.99% | 16.12% |
| 2013 | 66.02% | 12.14% | 1.89% | 17.25% |
| 2014 | 66.73% | 12.04% | 1.88% | 16.35% |
| 2015 | 67.07% | 12.12% | 2.31% | 15.91% |
| 2016 | 67.11% | 12.06% | 2.01% | 15.89% |
| 2017 | 68.48% | 11.41% | 1.94% | 15.22% |
| 2018 | 67.02% | 11.58% | 2.02% | 16.66% |
| 2019 | 67.99% | 11.13% | 2.16% | 15.59% |
| 2020 | 65.67% | 12.22% | 2.33% | 15.06% |
| 2021 | 62.18% | 10.88% | 2.05% | 19.96% |
Horticultural worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white horticultural workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american horticultural workers have the lowest average salary at $27,004.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,420 |
| White | $28,076 |
| Black or African American | $27,004 |
| Asian | $27,699 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,793 |
Average horticultural worker age
See how the average age of horticultural workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Horticultural worker 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 |
Horticultural worker age breakdown
The average age of horticultural workers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the horticultural worker population.
Horticultural worker age breakdown
| Horticultural Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Horticultural worker educational attainment
The most common degree for horticultural workers is high school diploma, with 35% of horticultural workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 9%
Horticultural workers by degree level
| Horticultural worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 9% |
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Horticultural worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, horticultural workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,012 annually. With a Associate degree, horticultural workers earn a median annual income of $28,068 compared to $27,460 for horticultural workers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,460 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,012 |
| No Education | $26,279 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,068 |
Horticultural worker employment statistics
Most horticultural workers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where horticultural workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where horticultural workers work.
Horticultural worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Horticultural worker jobs by company type
Employees with the horticultural worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most horticultural workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Horticultural worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 10% |
Horticultural worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for horticultural workers are retail, agriculture and health care.
Horticultural worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 16% |
| Agriculture | 12% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Horticultural worker turnover and employment statistics
Horticultural worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for horticultural workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Horticultural worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Horticultural worker 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 horticultural worker tenure
The average horticultural worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 horticultural workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Horticultural worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Horticultural worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of horticultural workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Horticultural Worker | 3.35% | - |
| Round Boner | 3.47% | 19 |
| Environmental Services Aide | 4.45% | 152,119 |
| Porter | 4.88% | 87,777 |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 5.27% | 6,051 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |
Similar horticultural worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Round Boner | 3.47% | 19 |
| Environmental Services Aide | 4.45% | 152,119 |
| Porter | 4.88% | 87,777 |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 5.27% | 6,051 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |
Foreign languages spoken by horticultural workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Horticultural worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
