Lumberjack demographics and statistics in the US
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Lumberjack demographics by:
Lumberjack gender statistics
5.3% of lumberjacks are women and 94.7% of lumberjacks are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Lumberjack gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Lumberjack gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,718
Female income
$59,763
Lumberjack gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lumberjack positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of lumberjacks are female.
Lumberjack gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2011 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 98.84% | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 98.82% | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Lumberjack related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lumberjack | 95% | 5% |
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Lumberjack demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lumberjacks is White, which makes up 75.4% of all lumberjacks. Comparatively, 9.4% of lumberjacks are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of lumberjacks are Black or African American.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.1%
Lumberjack race
| Lumberjack race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Lumberjack race and ethnicity over time
See how lumberjack racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lumberjack race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.57% | 11.37% | 0.45% | 9.44% |
| 2011 | 76.79% | 10.10% | 0.27% | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 75.68% | 9.28% | 0.21% | 8.64% |
| 2013 | 78.91% | 8.98% | 0.22% | 7.92% |
| 2014 | 76.92% | 9.24% | 0.62% | 8.74% |
| 2015 | 76.42% | 8.54% | 0.41% | 9.39% |
| 2016 | 78.32% | 8.28% | 0.35% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 81.45% | 7.97% | 0.48% | 7.35% |
| 2018 | 79.37% | 7.83% | 0.53% | 7.52% |
| 2019 | 77.85% | 8.79% | 0.48% | 8.63% |
| 2020 | 75.48% | 8.38% | 1.34% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 75.42% | 7.38% | 1.07% | 9.38% |
Lumberjack wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lumberjacks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lumberjacks have the lowest average salary at $52,687.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,267 |
| White | $56,471 |
| Black or African American | $55,938 |
| Asian | $66,053 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,687 |
Average lumberjack age
See how the average age of lumberjacks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Lumberjack age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 40.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Lumberjack age breakdown
The average age of lumberjacks is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the lumberjack population.
Lumberjack age breakdown
| Lumberjack Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Lumberjack educational attainment
The most common degree for lumberjacks is high school diploma, with 52% of lumberjacks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Lumberjacks by degree level
| Lumberjack degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Lumberjack employment statistics
Company size where lumberjacks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lumberjacks work.
Lumberjack jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
Lumberjack turnover and employment statistics
Lumberjack unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lumberjacks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lumberjack unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lumberjack unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 10.64% |
| 2014 | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 7.79% |
| 2016 | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 5.70% |
Average lumberjack tenure
The average lumberjack stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 lumberjacks resumes in Zippia's database.
Lumberjack tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Lumberjack LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lumberjacks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Lumberjack | 3.78% | - |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar lumberjack jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by lumberjacks
The most common foreign language among lumberjacks is German at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- German, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Swedish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Lumberjack languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Swedish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |