Irrigation worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Irrigation worker gender statistics
9.2% of irrigation workers are women and 90.8% of irrigation workers are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Irrigation worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Irrigation worker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,926
Female income
$26,234
Irrigation worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in irrigation worker positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of irrigation workers are female.
Irrigation worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2011 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2012 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2014 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2015 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2017 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2018 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2020 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
Irrigation worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared irrigation workers 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% |
| Irrigation Worker | 91% | 9% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Irrigation worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among irrigation workers is White, which makes up 52.4% of all irrigation workers. Comparatively, 36.2% of irrigation workers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of irrigation workers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 36.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Irrigation worker race
| Irrigation worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Irrigation worker race and ethnicity over time
See how irrigation worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Irrigation worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.80% | 5.66% | 1.41% | 38.08% |
| 2011 | 53.35% | 6.11% | 1.36% | 36.95% |
| 2012 | 52.96% | 6.18% | 1.37% | 36.98% |
| 2013 | 52.69% | 5.90% | 1.37% | 37.42% |
| 2014 | 53.95% | 5.48% | 1.44% | 36.57% |
| 2015 | 55.76% | 5.57% | 1.58% | 34.54% |
| 2016 | 55.26% | 5.10% | 1.45% | 35.82% |
| 2017 | 57.40% | 4.72% | 1.45% | 33.94% |
| 2018 | 58.21% | 5.12% | 1.40% | 32.64% |
| 2019 | 57.19% | 4.89% | 1.36% | 33.90% |
| 2020 | 59.13% | 5.02% | 1.49% | 29.53% |
| 2021 | 52.44% | 5.06% | 1.90% | 36.22% |
Irrigation worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white irrigation workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino irrigation workers have the lowest average salary at $27,438.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,817 |
| White | $28,674 |
| Black or African American | $27,942 |
| Asian | $27,771 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,438 |
Average irrigation worker age
See how the average age of irrigation workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Irrigation worker 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 |
Irrigation worker age breakdown
The average age of irrigation workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the irrigation worker population.
Irrigation worker age breakdown
| Irrigation Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Irrigation worker educational attainment
The most common degree for irrigation workers is high school diploma, with 44% of irrigation workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 4%
Irrigation workers by degree level
| Irrigation worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Irrigation worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, irrigation workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,416 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, irrigation workers earn a median annual income of $28,359 compared to $27,442 for irrigation workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,359 |
| No Education | $26,926 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,416 |
Irrigation worker employment statistics
Most irrigation workers work for a private in the agriculture industry.
Company size where irrigation workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where irrigation workers work.
Irrigation worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Irrigation worker jobs by company type
Employees with the irrigation worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most irrigation workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Irrigation worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 88% |
Irrigation worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for irrigation workers are agriculture, manufacturing and construction.
Irrigation worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Irrigation worker turnover and employment statistics
Irrigation worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for irrigation workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Irrigation worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Irrigation worker 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 irrigation worker tenure
The average irrigation worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 irrigation workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Irrigation worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Foreign languages spoken by irrigation workers
The most common foreign language among irrigation workers is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Tagalog, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Irrigation worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Tagalog | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
