Lawn mower operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Lawn mower operator demographics by:
Lawn mower operator gender statistics
8.9% of lawn mower operators are women and 91.1% of lawn mower operators are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Lawn mower operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Lawn mower operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,332
Female income
$32,389
Lawn mower operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lawn mower operator positions over time. Currently, 8.9% of lawn mower operators are female.
Lawn mower operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2012 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2013 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2014 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2015 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2016 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2017 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2018 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2019 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2020 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
Lawn mower operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lawn mower operators 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 Mower Operator | 91% | 9% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Lawn mower operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lawn mower operators is White, which makes up 58.2% of all lawn mower operators. Comparatively, 23.3% of lawn mower operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of lawn mower operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Lawn mower operator race
| Lawn mower operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Lawn mower operator race and ethnicity over time
See how lawn mower operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lawn mower operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.46% | 12.91% | 1.61% | 21.49% |
| 2011 | 60.90% | 13.97% | 1.61% | 20.69% |
| 2012 | 62.15% | 13.89% | 1.63% | 19.44% |
| 2013 | 62.04% | 13.14% | 1.53% | 20.56% |
| 2014 | 62.75% | 13.05% | 1.52% | 19.66% |
| 2015 | 63.09% | 13.13% | 1.95% | 19.22% |
| 2016 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 1.65% | 19.20% |
| 2017 | 64.50% | 12.42% | 1.57% | 18.53% |
| 2018 | 63.04% | 12.58% | 1.66% | 19.98% |
| 2019 | 64.01% | 12.13% | 1.80% | 18.90% |
| 2020 | 61.69% | 13.23% | 1.97% | 18.37% |
| 2021 | 58.20% | 11.89% | 1.69% | 23.27% |
Lawn mower operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white lawn mower operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lawn mower operators have the lowest average salary at $32,632.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,124 |
| White | $33,898 |
| Black or African American | $32,632 |
| Asian | $33,453 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,564 |
Average lawn mower operator age
See how the average age of lawn mower operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lawn mower operator 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 mower operator age breakdown
The average age of lawn mower operators is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the lawn mower operator population.
Lawn mower operator age breakdown
| Lawn Mower Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Lawn mower operator educational attainment
The most common degree for lawn mower operators is bachelor's degree, with 35% of lawn mower operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Lawn mower operators by degree level
| Lawn mower operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Lawn mower operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lawn mower operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,004 annually. With a Associate degree, lawn mower operators earn a median annual income of $33,889 compared to $33,171 for lawn mower operators with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,171 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,478 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,004 |
| No Education | $31,775 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,889 |
Lawn mower operator employment statistics
Most lawn mower operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where lawn mower operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lawn mower operators work.
Lawn mower operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 41% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
Lawn mower operator jobs by company type
Employees with the lawn mower operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lawn mower operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Lawn mower operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 19% |
Lawn mower operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for lawn mower operators are government, construction and education.
Lawn mower operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Construction | 20% |
| Education | 13% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
Lawn mower operator turnover and employment statistics
Lawn mower operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lawn mower operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lawn mower operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lawn mower operator 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 mower operator tenure
The average lawn mower operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 lawn mower operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lawn mower operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Lawn mower operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lawn mower operators 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 Mower Operator | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Expert | 3.47% | 10,770 |
| Houseman | 4.45% | 52,140 |
| Carpet Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,751 |
| Orchard Sprayer | 5.27% | 185 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Similar lawn mower operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Expert | 3.47% | 10,770 |
| Houseman | 4.45% | 52,140 |
| Carpet Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,751 |
| Orchard Sprayer | 5.27% | 185 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by lawn mower operators
- Arabic, 100.0%
Lawn mower operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |