Lawn caretaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Lawn caretaker gender statistics
14.4% of lawn caretakers are women and 85.6% of lawn caretakers are men.
- Male, 85.6%
- Female, 14.4%
Lawn caretaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.6% |
| Female | 14.4% |
Lawn caretaker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,209
Female income
$26,416
Lawn caretaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lawn caretaker positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of lawn caretakers are female.
Lawn caretaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2011 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 87.95% | 12.05% |
| 2013 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2014 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2015 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2016 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2017 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2018 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2019 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2020 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2021 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
Lawn caretaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared lawn caretakers 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% |
| Lawn Caretaker | 86% | 14% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Lawn caretaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lawn caretakers is White, which makes up 63.2% of all lawn caretakers. Comparatively, 22.6% of lawn caretakers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of lawn caretakers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.6%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Lawn caretaker race
| Lawn caretaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Lawn caretaker race and ethnicity over time
See how lawn caretaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lawn caretaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.47% | 8.06% | 2.16% | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 65.92% | 9.12% | 2.16% | 19.98% |
| 2012 | 67.17% | 9.05% | 2.18% | 18.72% |
| 2013 | 67.05% | 8.30% | 2.08% | 19.84% |
| 2014 | 67.77% | 8.20% | 2.07% | 18.95% |
| 2015 | 68.11% | 8.28% | 2.50% | 18.51% |
| 2016 | 68.14% | 8.22% | 2.19% | 18.48% |
| 2017 | 69.52% | 7.58% | 2.12% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 68.05% | 7.74% | 2.21% | 19.26% |
| 2019 | 69.02% | 7.29% | 2.35% | 18.18% |
| 2020 | 66.71% | 8.39% | 2.52% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 7.05% | 2.24% | 22.55% |
Lawn caretaker wage gap by race
According to our data, white lawn caretakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lawn caretakers have the lowest average salary at $26,621.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,035 |
| White | $27,686 |
| Black or African American | $26,621 |
| Asian | $27,311 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,405 |
Average lawn caretaker age
See how the average age of lawn caretakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lawn caretaker 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 |
Lawn caretaker age breakdown
The average age of lawn caretakers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the lawn caretaker population.
Lawn caretaker age breakdown
| Lawn Caretaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Lawn caretaker educational attainment
The most common degree for lawn caretakers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of lawn caretakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Lawn caretakers by degree level
| Lawn caretaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Lawn caretaker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lawn caretakers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,618 annually. With a Associate degree, lawn caretakers earn a median annual income of $27,679 compared to $27,074 for lawn caretakers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,074 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,492 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,618 |
| No Education | $25,900 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,679 |
Lawn caretaker employment statistics
Company size where lawn caretakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lawn caretakers work.
Lawn caretaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Lawn caretaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for lawn caretakers are manufacturing, non profits and construction.
Lawn caretaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Internet | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
Lawn caretaker turnover and employment statistics
Lawn caretaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lawn caretakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lawn caretaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lawn caretaker 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 lawn caretaker tenure
The average lawn caretaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 lawn caretakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lawn caretaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Lawn caretaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lawn caretakers 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 |
| Lawn Caretaker | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Surgeon | 3.47% | 4,368 |
| Guest Service Attendant | 4.45% | 72,078 |
| Carpet Technician | 4.88% | 29,172 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Similar lawn caretaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Surgeon | 3.47% | 4,368 |
| Guest Service Attendant | 4.45% | 72,078 |
| Carpet Technician | 4.88% | 29,172 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by lawn caretakers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lawn caretaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |