Livestock yard attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Livestock yard attendant gender statistics
9.8% of livestock yard attendants are women and 90.2% of livestock yard attendants are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Livestock yard attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Livestock yard attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,252
Female income
$32,673
Livestock yard attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in livestock yard attendant positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of livestock yard attendants are female.
Livestock yard attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2011 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2013 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2014 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2015 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2017 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
| 2019 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2021 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
Livestock yard attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared livestock yard attendants 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% |
| Livestock Yard Attendant | 90% | 10% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Livestock yard attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among livestock yard attendants is White, which makes up 62.4% of all livestock yard attendants. Comparatively, 26.8% of livestock yard attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of livestock yard attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.8%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Livestock yard attendant race
| Livestock yard attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Livestock yard attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how livestock yard attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Livestock yard attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.76% | 5.25% | 1.36% | 28.66% |
| 2011 | 63.32% | 5.70% | 1.31% | 27.54% |
| 2012 | 62.92% | 5.76% | 1.32% | 27.56% |
| 2013 | 62.66% | 5.48% | 1.32% | 28.01% |
| 2014 | 63.91% | 5.06% | 1.39% | 27.15% |
| 2015 | 65.72% | 5.15% | 1.53% | 25.12% |
| 2016 | 65.23% | 4.69% | 1.40% | 26.41% |
| 2017 | 67.36% | 4.31% | 1.40% | 24.52% |
| 2018 | 68.17% | 4.71% | 1.35% | 23.23% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 4.47% | 1.31% | 24.49% |
| 2020 | 69.09% | 4.61% | 1.44% | 20.11% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 4.65% | 1.85% | 26.80% |
Livestock yard attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, white livestock yard attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino livestock yard attendants have the lowest average salary at $34,578.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,072 |
| White | $36,372 |
| Black or African American | $35,301 |
| Asian | $34,963 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,578 |
Average livestock yard attendant age
See how the average age of livestock yard attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Livestock yard attendant 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 |
Livestock yard attendant age breakdown
The average age of livestock yard attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the livestock yard attendant population.
Livestock yard attendant age breakdown
| Livestock Yard Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Livestock yard attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for livestock yard attendants is high school diploma, with 43% of livestock yard attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Livestock yard attendants by degree level
| Livestock yard attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Livestock yard attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, livestock yard attendants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,907 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, livestock yard attendants earn a median annual income of $35,804 compared to $34,360 for livestock yard attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,804 |
| No Education | $33,590 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,907 |
Livestock yard attendant employment statistics
Most livestock yard attendants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where livestock yard attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where livestock yard attendants work.
Livestock yard attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Livestock yard attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the livestock yard attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most livestock yard attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Livestock yard attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Livestock yard attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for livestock yard attendants are professional, manufacturing and transportation.
Livestock yard attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Livestock yard attendant turnover and employment statistics
Livestock yard attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for livestock yard attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Livestock yard attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Livestock yard attendant 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 livestock yard attendant tenure
The average livestock yard attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 472 livestock yard attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Livestock yard attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Foreign languages spoken by livestock yard attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Livestock yard attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
