Vegetable harvest worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Vegetable harvest worker demographics by:
Vegetable harvest worker gender statistics
23.9% of vegetable harvest workers are women and 76.1% of vegetable harvest workers are men.
- Male, 76.1%
- Female, 23.9%
Vegetable harvest worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.1% |
| Female | 23.9% |
Vegetable harvest worker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,304
Female income
$26,459
Vegetable harvest worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vegetable harvest worker positions over time. Currently, 23.9% of vegetable harvest workers are female.
Vegetable harvest worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2011 | 82.63% | 17.37% |
| 2012 | 82.24% | 17.76% |
| 2013 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2014 | 79.21% | 20.79% |
| 2015 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2016 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2017 | 77.62% | 22.38% |
| 2018 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2019 | 77.37% | 22.63% |
| 2020 | 78.54% | 21.46% |
| 2021 | 76.06% | 23.94% |
Vegetable harvest worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared vegetable harvest 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% |
| Vegetable Harvest Worker | 76% | 24% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Vegetable harvest worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vegetable harvest workers is White, which makes up 45.7% of all vegetable harvest workers. Comparatively, 43.1% of vegetable harvest workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of vegetable harvest workers are Black or African American.
- White, 45.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 43.1%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Vegetable harvest worker race
| Vegetable harvest worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 45.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Vegetable harvest worker race and ethnicity over time
See how vegetable harvest worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vegetable harvest worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.09% | 5.55% | 1.39% | 44.95% |
| 2011 | 46.64% | 5.99% | 1.34% | 43.82% |
| 2012 | 46.24% | 6.06% | 1.36% | 43.85% |
| 2013 | 45.98% | 5.78% | 1.35% | 44.29% |
| 2014 | 47.24% | 5.36% | 1.43% | 43.44% |
| 2015 | 49.04% | 5.45% | 1.56% | 41.41% |
| 2016 | 48.55% | 4.98% | 1.43% | 42.69% |
| 2017 | 50.69% | 4.60% | 1.44% | 40.81% |
| 2018 | 51.50% | 5.00% | 1.38% | 39.51% |
| 2019 | 50.48% | 4.77% | 1.34% | 40.77% |
| 2020 | 52.41% | 4.90% | 1.48% | 36.40% |
| 2021 | 45.73% | 4.95% | 1.89% | 43.08% |
Vegetable harvest worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,118 |
| White | $30,598 |
| Black or African American | $29,332 |
| Asian | $29,040 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,473 |
Average vegetable harvest worker age
See how the average age of vegetable harvest workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Vegetable harvest 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 |
Vegetable harvest worker age breakdown
The average age of vegetable harvest workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the vegetable harvest worker population.
Vegetable harvest worker age breakdown
| Vegetable Harvest Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Vegetable harvest worker educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 6%
Vegetable harvest workers by degree level
| Vegetable harvest worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Vegetable harvest worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,479 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,050 |
| No Education | $27,610 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,150 |
Vegetable harvest worker employment statistics
Company size where vegetable harvest workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vegetable harvest workers work.
Vegetable harvest worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
Vegetable harvest worker turnover and employment statistics
Vegetable harvest worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vegetable harvest workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vegetable harvest worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vegetable harvest 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 vegetable harvest worker tenure
The average vegetable harvest worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 vegetable harvest workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Vegetable harvest worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Foreign languages spoken by vegetable harvest workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Vegetable harvest worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
