Plant care worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant care worker demographics by:
Plant care worker gender statistics
56.3% of plant care workers are women and 43.7% of plant care workers are men.
- Female, 56.3%
- Male, 43.7%
Plant care worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% |
| Male | 43.7% |
Plant care worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,359
Female income
$30,461
Plant care worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant care worker positions over time. Currently, 56.3% of plant care workers are female.
Plant care worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2011 | 48.90% | 51.10% |
| 2012 | 48.80% | 51.20% |
| 2013 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2014 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2015 | 47.53% | 52.47% |
| 2016 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2017 | 48.03% | 51.97% |
| 2018 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2019 | 44.00% | 56.00% |
| 2020 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2021 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
Plant care worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant care 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% |
| Plant Care Worker | 44% | 56% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Plant care worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant care workers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all plant care workers. Comparatively, 22.4% of plant care workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of plant care workers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Plant care worker race
| Plant care worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Plant care worker race and ethnicity over time
See how plant care worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant care worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.69% | 8.45% | 1.73% | 20.60% |
| 2011 | 66.13% | 9.51% | 1.73% | 19.80% |
| 2012 | 67.38% | 9.44% | 1.76% | 18.54% |
| 2013 | 67.27% | 8.69% | 1.65% | 19.67% |
| 2014 | 67.98% | 8.59% | 1.64% | 18.77% |
| 2015 | 68.32% | 8.67% | 2.07% | 18.33% |
| 2016 | 68.35% | 8.61% | 1.77% | 18.31% |
| 2017 | 69.73% | 7.96% | 1.70% | 17.64% |
| 2018 | 68.27% | 8.13% | 1.78% | 19.08% |
| 2019 | 69.24% | 7.68% | 1.92% | 18.01% |
| 2020 | 66.92% | 8.78% | 2.09% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 63.43% | 7.43% | 1.82% | 22.38% |
Plant care worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white plant care workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant care workers have the lowest average salary at $30,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,161 |
| White | $31,898 |
| Black or African American | $30,693 |
| Asian | $31,474 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,580 |
Average plant care worker age
See how the average age of plant care workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant care 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 |
Plant care worker age breakdown
The average age of plant care workers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the plant care worker population.
Plant care worker age breakdown
| Plant Care Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Plant care worker educational attainment
The most common degree for plant care workers is high school diploma, with 31% of plant care workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Plant care workers by degree level
| Plant care worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Plant care worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant care workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,952 annually. With a Associate degree, plant care workers earn a median annual income of $31,890 compared to $31,206 for plant care workers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,206 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,546 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,952 |
| No Education | $29,877 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,890 |
Plant care worker employment statistics
Company size where plant care workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant care workers work.
Plant care worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
Plant care worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant care workers are professional, retail and government.
Plant care worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Retail | 21% |
| Government | 14% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Agriculture | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
Plant care worker turnover and employment statistics
Plant care worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant care workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant care worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant care 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 plant care worker tenure
The average plant care worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 plant care workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant care worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Plant care worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant care 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 |
| Plant Care Worker | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Expert | 3.47% | 10,770 |
| Housekeeping Attendant | 4.45% | 112,783 |
| Janitor | 4.88% | 57,146 |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 5.27% | 6,051 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Similar plant care worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Expert | 3.47% | 10,770 |
| Housekeeping Attendant | 4.45% | 112,783 |
| Janitor | 4.88% | 57,146 |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 5.27% | 6,051 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant care workers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Plant care worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |