Planter demographics and statistics in the US
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Planter gender statistics
48.6% of planters are women and 51.4% of planters are men.
- Male, 51.4%
- Female, 48.6%
Planter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Planter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,232
Female income
$32,916
Planter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in planter positions over time. Currently, 48.6% of planters are female.
Planter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.75% | 54.25% |
| 2011 | 45.61% | 54.39% |
| 2012 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2013 | 46.33% | 53.67% |
| 2014 | 46.18% | 53.82% |
| 2015 | 46.72% | 53.28% |
| 2016 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2017 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| 2018 | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| 2019 | 46.02% | 53.98% |
| 2020 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2021 | 51.39% | 48.61% |
Planter related jobs gender ratio
We compared planters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Planter | 51% | 49% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Planter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among planters is White, which makes up 64.0% of all planters. Comparatively, 12.8% of planters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of planters are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Planter race
| Planter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Planter race and ethnicity over time
See how planter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Planter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.20% | 10.50% | 7.90% | 9.99% |
| 2011 | 69.29% | 10.17% | 8.00% | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 68.42% | 9.60% | 8.58% | 10.54% |
| 2013 | 69.22% | 10.66% | 8.12% | 9.47% |
| 2014 | 67.63% | 10.61% | 8.81% | 10.37% |
| 2015 | 67.89% | 9.24% | 7.66% | 12.08% |
| 2016 | 67.57% | 10.63% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 66.92% | 10.04% | 9.31% | 11.15% |
| 2018 | 65.93% | 10.52% | 8.51% | 11.56% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 10.57% | 8.17% | 11.70% |
| 2020 | 63.60% | 8.80% | 8.60% | 13.69% |
| 2021 | 64.00% | 9.09% | 8.72% | 12.77% |
Planter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian planters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White planters have the lowest average salary at $34,033.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,059 |
| White | $34,033 |
| Black or African American | $34,257 |
| Asian | $38,205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,765 |
Average planter age
See how the average age of planters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Planter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Planter age breakdown
The average age of planters is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the planter population.
Planter age breakdown
| Planter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Planter educational attainment
The most common degree for planters is high school diploma, with 33% of planters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Planters by degree level
| Planter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Planter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, planters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,757 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, planters earn a median annual income of $37,379 compared to $33,792 for planters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,757 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,354 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,379 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,792 |
Planter employment statistics
Most planters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where planters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where planters work.
Planter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Planter jobs by company type
Employees with the planter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most planters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Planter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 6% |
Planter jobs by industry
The most common industries for planters are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Planter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Planter turnover and employment statistics
Planter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for planters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Planter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Planter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average planter tenure
The average planter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 584 planters resumes in Zippia's database.
Planter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Planter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of planters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| System Integration Analyst | 8.42% | 98,341 |
| Senior Information Technology Developer | 8.46% | 334,136 |
| Director Security Management | 8.59% | 117,571 |
| Planter | 9.03% | - |
| Social Media Strategist | 10.54% | 43,791 |
| Lead Information Technology Support Technician | 10.88% | 163,695 |
Similar planter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| System Integration Analyst | 8.42% | 98,341 |
| Senior Information Technology Developer | 8.46% | 334,136 |
| Director Security Management | 8.59% | 117,571 |
| Social Media Strategist | 10.54% | 43,791 |
| Lead Information Technology Support Technician | 10.88% | 163,695 |
Foreign languages spoken by planters
The most common foreign language among planters is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 4.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- Dutch, 4.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Finnish, 4.8%
- Hebrew, 4.8%
- Other, 18.9%
Planter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| Dutch | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Finnish | 4.8% |
| Hebrew | 4.8% |
| Other | 18.9% |
