Precision agriculture technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Precision agriculture technician demographics by:
Precision agriculture technician gender statistics
20.3% of precision agriculture technicians are women and 79.7% of precision agriculture technicians are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Precision agriculture technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Precision agriculture technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,718
Female income
$43,268
Precision agriculture technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in precision agriculture technician positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of precision agriculture technicians are female.
Precision agriculture technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2012 | 80.55% | 19.45% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 2014 | 81.44% | 18.56% |
| 2015 | 81.46% | 18.54% |
| 2016 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2017 | 81.92% | 18.08% |
| 2018 | 82.16% | 17.84% |
| 2019 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2020 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2021 | 79.69% | 20.31% |
Precision agriculture technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared precision agriculture technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Precision Agriculture Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Precision agriculture technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among precision agriculture technicians is White, which makes up 57.0% of all precision agriculture technicians. Comparatively, 16.7% of precision agriculture technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of precision agriculture technicians are Asian.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Precision agriculture technician race
| Precision agriculture technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Precision agriculture technician race and ethnicity over time
See how precision agriculture technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Precision agriculture technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.78% | 7.47% | 8.58% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 64.87% | 9.25% | 10.00% | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 66.59% | 8.32% | 9.96% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 64.45% | 9.06% | 10.04% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 64.62% | 8.91% | 10.31% | 12.58% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 8.72% | 9.91% | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 63.78% | 9.32% | 9.98% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 61.55% | 7.98% | 10.55% | 15.72% |
| 2018 | 62.32% | 7.66% | 11.53% | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 63.71% | 7.36% | 10.11% | 14.64% |
| 2020 | 59.45% | 9.53% | 10.61% | 13.87% |
| 2021 | 56.99% | 9.24% | 10.42% | 16.70% |
Precision agriculture technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown precision agriculture technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american precision agriculture technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,120.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,800 |
| White | $45,635 |
| Black or African American | $45,120 |
| Asian | $45,276 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,778 |
Average precision agriculture technician age
See how the average age of precision agriculture technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Precision agriculture technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Precision agriculture technician age breakdown
The average age of precision agriculture technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the precision agriculture technician population.
Precision agriculture technician age breakdown
| Precision Agriculture Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Precision agriculture technician educational attainment
The most common degree for precision agriculture technicians is bachelor's degree, with 64% of precision agriculture technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Precision agriculture technicians by degree level
| Precision agriculture technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Precision agriculture technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, precision agriculture technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,879 annually. With a Associate degree, precision agriculture technicians earn a median annual income of $44,803 compared to $42,343 for precision agriculture technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,879 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,389 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,343 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,803 |
Precision agriculture technician employment statistics
Company size where precision agriculture technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where precision agriculture technicians work.
Precision agriculture technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Precision agriculture technician turnover and employment statistics
Precision agriculture technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for precision agriculture technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Precision agriculture technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Precision agriculture technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average precision agriculture technician tenure
The average precision agriculture technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 precision agriculture technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Precision agriculture technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Precision agriculture technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of precision agriculture technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research And Development Technician | 5.71% | 111,268 |
| Agronomy Specialist | 7.88% | 19,101 |
| Precision Agriculture Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Dependency Technician | 9.49% | 20,927 |
Similar precision agriculture technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research And Development Technician | 5.71% | 111,268 |
| Agronomy Specialist | 7.88% | 19,101 |
| Chemical Dependency Technician | 9.49% | 20,927 |
Foreign languages spoken by precision agriculture technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Precision agriculture technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |