Irrigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Irrigator gender statistics
9.6% of irrigators are women and 90.4% of irrigators are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Irrigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Irrigator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,037
Female income
$26,235
Irrigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in irrigator positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of irrigators are female.
Irrigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2011 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2013 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2014 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2015 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2016 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2018 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2020 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2021 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
Irrigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared irrigators 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% |
| Irrigator | 90% | 10% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Irrigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among irrigators is White, which makes up 43.9% of all irrigators. Comparatively, 41.5% of irrigators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of irrigators are Black or African American.
- White, 43.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 41.5%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Irrigator race
| Irrigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 43.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Irrigator race and ethnicity over time
See how irrigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Irrigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.16% | 8.36% | 1.58% | 39.72% |
| 2011 | 46.60% | 9.42% | 1.58% | 38.92% |
| 2012 | 47.85% | 9.35% | 1.60% | 37.67% |
| 2013 | 47.73% | 8.60% | 1.50% | 38.79% |
| 2014 | 48.45% | 8.50% | 1.49% | 37.89% |
| 2015 | 48.79% | 8.58% | 1.92% | 37.45% |
| 2016 | 48.82% | 8.52% | 1.61% | 37.43% |
| 2017 | 50.20% | 7.88% | 1.54% | 36.76% |
| 2018 | 48.73% | 8.04% | 1.63% | 38.21% |
| 2019 | 49.70% | 7.59% | 1.77% | 37.13% |
| 2020 | 47.39% | 8.69% | 1.94% | 36.60% |
| 2021 | 43.90% | 7.34% | 1.66% | 41.50% |
Irrigator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,861 |
| White | $27,520 |
| Black or African American | $26,442 |
| Asian | $27,141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,236 |
Average irrigator age
See how the average age of irrigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Irrigator 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 |
Irrigator age breakdown
The average age of irrigators is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the irrigator population.
Irrigator age breakdown
| Irrigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Irrigator educational attainment
The most common degree for irrigators is high school diploma, with 42% of irrigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Irrigators by degree level
| Irrigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Irrigator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,901 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,311 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,463 |
| No Education | $25,714 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,513 |
Irrigator employment statistics
Most irrigators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where irrigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where irrigators work.
Irrigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Irrigator jobs by company type
Employees with the irrigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most irrigators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Irrigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 3% |
Irrigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for irrigators are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Irrigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Irrigator turnover and employment statistics
Irrigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for irrigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Irrigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Irrigator 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 irrigator tenure
The average irrigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 irrigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Irrigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Irrigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of irrigators 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 |
| Irrigator | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Game Room Attendant | 4.45% | 63,759 |
| Carpet Technician | 4.88% | 29,172 |
| Trail Construction Worker | 5.27% | 46,413 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Similar irrigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Game Room Attendant | 4.45% | 63,759 |
| Carpet Technician | 4.88% | 29,172 |
| Trail Construction Worker | 5.27% | 46,413 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by irrigators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Irrigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
