Poultry husbandry worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Poultry husbandry worker gender statistics
46.3% of poultry husbandry workers are women and 53.7% of poultry husbandry workers are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Poultry husbandry worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Poultry husbandry worker gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,111
Female income
$22,403
Poultry husbandry worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in poultry husbandry worker positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of poultry husbandry workers are female.
Poultry husbandry worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2011 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2012 | 62.88% | 37.12% |
| 2013 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2014 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2015 | 57.18% | 42.82% |
| 2016 | 57.21% | 42.79% |
| 2017 | 55.92% | 44.08% |
| 2018 | 53.69% | 46.31% |
| 2019 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
| 2020 | 57.23% | 42.77% |
| 2021 | 53.74% | 46.26% |
Poultry husbandry worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared poultry husbandry 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% |
| Poultry Husbandry Worker | 54% | 46% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Poultry husbandry worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among poultry husbandry workers is White, which makes up 57.7% of all poultry husbandry workers. Comparatively, 31.0% of poultry husbandry workers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of poultry husbandry workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 31.0%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Poultry husbandry worker race
| Poultry husbandry worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Poultry husbandry worker race and ethnicity over time
See how poultry husbandry worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Poultry husbandry worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.07% | 5.66% | 1.41% | 32.84% |
| 2011 | 58.62% | 6.10% | 1.35% | 31.71% |
| 2012 | 58.22% | 6.17% | 1.37% | 31.74% |
| 2013 | 57.96% | 5.89% | 1.37% | 32.18% |
| 2014 | 59.22% | 5.47% | 1.44% | 31.33% |
| 2015 | 61.03% | 5.56% | 1.58% | 29.30% |
| 2016 | 60.53% | 5.09% | 1.45% | 30.58% |
| 2017 | 62.67% | 4.72% | 1.45% | 28.70% |
| 2018 | 63.48% | 5.12% | 1.40% | 27.40% |
| 2019 | 62.46% | 4.88% | 1.36% | 28.67% |
| 2020 | 64.40% | 5.01% | 1.49% | 24.29% |
| 2021 | 57.71% | 5.06% | 1.90% | 30.98% |
Poultry husbandry worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white poultry husbandry workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino poultry husbandry workers have the lowest average salary at $25,009.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,863 |
| White | $27,860 |
| Black or African American | $26,149 |
| Asian | $25,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,009 |
Average poultry husbandry worker age
See how the average age of poultry husbandry workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Poultry husbandry 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 |
Poultry husbandry worker age breakdown
The average age of poultry husbandry workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the poultry husbandry worker population.
Poultry husbandry worker age breakdown
| Poultry Husbandry Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Poultry husbandry worker educational attainment
The most common degree for poultry husbandry workers is high school diploma, with 55% of poultry husbandry workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Poultry husbandry workers by degree level
| Poultry husbandry worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Poultry husbandry worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, poultry husbandry workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $27,250 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, poultry husbandry workers earn a median annual income of $27,115 compared to $25,017 for poultry husbandry workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,017 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,115 |
| No Education | $23,881 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,250 |
Poultry husbandry worker employment statistics
Company size where poultry husbandry workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where poultry husbandry workers work.
Poultry husbandry worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Poultry husbandry worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for poultry husbandry workers are manufacturing, agriculture and professional.
Poultry husbandry worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Agriculture | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Poultry husbandry worker turnover and employment statistics
Poultry husbandry worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for poultry husbandry workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Poultry husbandry worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Poultry husbandry 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 poultry husbandry worker tenure
The average poultry husbandry worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 poultry husbandry workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Poultry husbandry worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Foreign languages spoken by poultry husbandry workers
The most common foreign language among poultry husbandry workers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
Poultry husbandry worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
