Lawn service worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Lawn service worker gender statistics
9.3% of lawn service workers are women and 90.7% of lawn service workers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Lawn service worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Lawn service worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,428
Female income
$28,559
Lawn service worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lawn service worker positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of lawn service workers are female.
Lawn service worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2011 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2012 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2013 | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 92.13% | 7.87% |
| 2015 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2016 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2017 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2018 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2019 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
Lawn service worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared lawn service 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% |
| Lawn Service Worker | 91% | 9% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Lawn service worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lawn service workers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all lawn service workers. Comparatively, 20.8% of lawn service workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of lawn service workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Lawn service worker race
| Lawn service worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Lawn service worker race and ethnicity over time
See how lawn service worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lawn service worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.02% | 13.98% | 1.48% | 19.01% |
| 2011 | 62.46% | 15.04% | 1.48% | 18.21% |
| 2012 | 63.71% | 14.97% | 1.50% | 16.95% |
| 2013 | 63.59% | 14.22% | 1.40% | 18.07% |
| 2014 | 64.31% | 14.12% | 1.39% | 17.18% |
| 2015 | 64.65% | 14.20% | 1.81% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 64.68% | 14.14% | 1.51% | 16.71% |
| 2017 | 66.06% | 13.50% | 1.44% | 16.04% |
| 2018 | 64.59% | 13.66% | 1.52% | 17.49% |
| 2019 | 65.56% | 13.21% | 1.67% | 16.41% |
| 2020 | 63.25% | 14.31% | 1.83% | 15.88% |
| 2021 | 59.76% | 12.97% | 1.56% | 20.78% |
Lawn service worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white lawn service workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lawn service workers have the lowest average salary at $28,783.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,236 |
| White | $29,950 |
| Black or African American | $28,783 |
| Asian | $29,540 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,642 |
Average lawn service worker age
See how the average age of lawn service workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lawn service 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 |
Lawn service worker age breakdown
The average age of lawn service workers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the lawn service worker population.
Lawn service worker age breakdown
| Lawn Service Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Lawn service worker educational attainment
The most common degree for lawn service workers is high school diploma, with 63% of lawn service workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Lawn service workers by degree level
| Lawn service worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Lawn service worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lawn service workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,972 annually. With a Associate degree, lawn service workers earn a median annual income of $29,942 compared to $29,280 for lawn service workers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,280 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,641 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,972 |
| No Education | $27,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,942 |
Lawn service worker employment statistics
Most lawn service workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lawn service workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lawn service workers work.
Lawn service worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Lawn service worker jobs by company type
Employees with the lawn service worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lawn service workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lawn service worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 7% |
Lawn service worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for lawn service workers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Lawn service worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Lawn service worker turnover and employment statistics
Lawn service worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lawn service workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lawn service worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lawn service 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 lawn service worker tenure
The average lawn service worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 lawn service workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lawn service worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Lawn service worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lawn service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Lawn Service Worker | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Maid Housekeeper | 4.45% | 54,256 |
| Building Service Worker | 4.88% | 65,535 |
| Applicator | 5.27% | 3,416 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Similar lawn service worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Maid Housekeeper | 4.45% | 54,256 |
| Building Service Worker | 4.88% | 65,535 |
| Applicator | 5.27% | 3,416 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
