Orchard worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Orchard worker demographics by:
Orchard worker gender statistics
18.0% of orchard workers are women and 82.0% of orchard workers are men.
- Male, 82.0%
- Female, 18.0%
Orchard worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.0% |
| Female | 18.0% |
Orchard worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,147
Female income
$26,304
Orchard worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orchard worker positions over time. Currently, 18.0% of orchard workers are female.
Orchard worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
| 2013 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2014 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2015 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2016 | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 2017 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2018 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2019 | 83.04% | 16.96% |
| 2020 | 83.98% | 16.02% |
| 2021 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
Orchard worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared orchard workers 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% |
| Orchard Worker | 82% | 18% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Orchard worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orchard workers is White, which makes up 58.4% of all orchard workers. Comparatively, 30.8% of orchard workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of orchard workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 30.8%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Orchard worker race
| Orchard worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Orchard worker race and ethnicity over time
See how orchard worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orchard worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.77% | 5.27% | 1.36% | 32.62% |
| 2011 | 59.33% | 5.72% | 1.31% | 31.50% |
| 2012 | 58.93% | 5.78% | 1.32% | 31.52% |
| 2013 | 58.67% | 5.51% | 1.32% | 31.97% |
| 2014 | 59.92% | 5.08% | 1.40% | 31.11% |
| 2015 | 61.73% | 5.18% | 1.53% | 29.08% |
| 2016 | 61.24% | 4.71% | 1.40% | 30.37% |
| 2017 | 63.38% | 4.33% | 1.40% | 28.48% |
| 2018 | 64.18% | 4.73% | 1.35% | 27.19% |
| 2019 | 63.17% | 4.50% | 1.31% | 28.45% |
| 2020 | 65.10% | 4.63% | 1.44% | 24.07% |
| 2021 | 58.42% | 4.67% | 1.85% | 30.76% |
Orchard worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white orchard workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino orchard workers have the lowest average salary at $27,667.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,019 |
| White | $28,943 |
| Black or African American | $28,182 |
| Asian | $27,941 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,667 |
Average orchard worker age
See how the average age of orchard workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Orchard worker 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 |
Orchard worker age breakdown
The average age of orchard workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the orchard worker population.
Orchard worker age breakdown
| Orchard Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Orchard worker educational attainment
The most common degree for orchard workers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of orchard workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 39% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Orchard workers by degree level
| Orchard worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Orchard worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orchard workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,613 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, orchard workers earn a median annual income of $28,540 compared to $27,511 for orchard workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,511 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,540 |
| No Education | $26,961 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,613 |
Orchard worker employment statistics
Most orchard workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where orchard workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orchard workers work.
Orchard worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Orchard worker jobs by company type
Employees with the orchard worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most orchard workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Orchard worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 2% |
Orchard worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for orchard workers are manufacturing, agriculture and education.
Orchard worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Agriculture | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Orchard worker turnover and employment statistics
Orchard worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orchard workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orchard worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orchard worker 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 orchard worker tenure
The average orchard worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 orchard workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Orchard worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Foreign languages spoken by orchard workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Orchard worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
