Milker demographics and statistics in the US
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Milker gender statistics
41.3% of milkers are women and 58.7% of milkers are men.
- Male, 58.7%
- Female, 41.3%
Milker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| Female | 41.3% |
Milker gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,508
Female income
$27,699
Milker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in milker positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of milkers are female.
Milker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2011 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2012 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2013 | 65.82% | 34.18% |
| 2014 | 63.04% | 36.96% |
| 2015 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2016 | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 2017 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2018 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2019 | 60.49% | 39.51% |
| 2020 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2021 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
Milker related jobs gender ratio
We compared milkers 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% |
| Milker | 59% | 41% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Milker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among milkers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all milkers. Comparatively, 23.3% of milkers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of milkers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Milker race
| Milker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Milker race and ethnicity over time
See how milker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Milker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.58% | 5.03% | 1.33% | 25.14% |
| 2011 | 67.14% | 5.47% | 1.28% | 24.01% |
| 2012 | 66.74% | 5.54% | 1.29% | 24.04% |
| 2013 | 66.47% | 5.26% | 1.29% | 24.48% |
| 2014 | 67.73% | 4.84% | 1.37% | 23.63% |
| 2015 | 69.54% | 4.93% | 1.50% | 21.60% |
| 2016 | 69.04% | 4.46% | 1.37% | 22.88% |
| 2017 | 71.18% | 4.09% | 1.37% | 21.00% |
| 2018 | 71.99% | 4.49% | 1.32% | 19.70% |
| 2019 | 70.98% | 4.25% | 1.28% | 20.96% |
| 2020 | 72.91% | 4.38% | 1.41% | 16.59% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 4.43% | 1.82% | 23.27% |
Milker wage gap by race
According to our data, white milkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino milkers have the lowest average salary at $32,634.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,002 |
| White | $37,776 |
| Black or African American | $34,647 |
| Asian | $33,695 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,634 |
Average milker age
See how the average age of milkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Milker 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 |
Milker age breakdown
The average age of milkers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the milker population.
Milker age breakdown
| Milker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Milker educational attainment
The most common degree for milkers is high school diploma, with 47% of milkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Milkers by degree level
| Milker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Milker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, milkers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,396 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, milkers earn a median annual income of $36,095 compared to $32,041 for milkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,041 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,095 |
| No Education | $30,007 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,396 |
Milker employment statistics
Most milkers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where milkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where milkers work.
Milker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Milker jobs by company type
Employees with the milker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most milkers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Milker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 4% |
Milker jobs by industry
The most common industries for milkers are professional, agriculture and manufacturing.
Milker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 12% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Milker turnover and employment statistics
Milker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for milkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Milker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Milker 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 milker tenure
The average milker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,444 milkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Milker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Foreign languages spoken by milkers
- Spanish, 97.0%
- Thai, 3.0%
Milker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 97.0% |
| Thai | 3.0% |
