Weed sprayer demographics and statistics in the US
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Weed sprayer demographics by:
Weed sprayer gender statistics
22.8% of weed sprayers are women and 77.2% of weed sprayers are men.
- Male, 77.2%
- Female, 22.8%
Weed sprayer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.2% |
| Female | 22.8% |
Weed sprayer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,239
Female income
$38,890
Weed sprayer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weed sprayer positions over time. Currently, 22.8% of weed sprayers are female.
Weed sprayer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2011 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2012 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2013 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2015 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2016 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2017 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2018 | 80.66% | 19.34% |
| 2019 | 85.16% | 14.84% |
| 2020 | 80.16% | 19.84% |
| 2021 | 77.17% | 22.83% |
Weed sprayer related jobs gender ratio
We compared weed sprayers 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% |
| Weed Sprayer | 77% | 23% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Weed sprayer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weed sprayers is White, which makes up 76.5% of all weed sprayers. Comparatively, 15.8% of weed sprayers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.1% of weed sprayers are Unknown.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.4%
Weed sprayer race
| Weed sprayer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Weed sprayer race and ethnicity over time
See how weed sprayer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weed sprayer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.68% | 8.96% | 1.38% | 28.40% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 10.02% | 1.38% | 27.60% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 9.94% | 1.40% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 59.26% | 9.20% | 1.30% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 9.10% | 1.29% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 60.31% | 9.18% | 1.71% | 26.13% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 9.12% | 1.41% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 8.47% | 1.34% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 6.25% | 0.99% | 17.11% |
| 2019 | 72.76% | 4.17% | 1.92% | 18.91% |
| 2020 | 70.24% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 76.54% | 1.54% | 0.38% | 15.77% |
Weed sprayer wage gap by race
According to our data, white weed sprayers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american weed sprayers have the lowest average salary at $40,040.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,344 |
| White | $44,725 |
| Black or African American | $40,040 |
| Asian | $42,529 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,703 |
Weed sprayer age breakdown
The average age of weed sprayers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the weed sprayer population.
Weed sprayer age breakdown
| Weed Sprayer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Weed sprayer educational attainment
The most common degree for weed sprayers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of weed sprayers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 34% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Weed sprayers by degree level
| Weed sprayer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Weed sprayer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, weed sprayers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,820 annually. With a Associate degree, weed sprayers earn a median annual income of $44,213 compared to $42,862 for weed sprayers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,862 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,770 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,820 |
| No Education | $37,257 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,213 |
Weed sprayer employment statistics
Company size where weed sprayers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weed sprayers work.
Weed sprayer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Weed sprayer jobs by industry
The most common industries for weed sprayers are government, health care and construction.
Weed sprayer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Real Estate | 17% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Media | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
Weed sprayer turnover and employment statistics
Weed sprayer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weed sprayers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weed sprayer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weed sprayer 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 | 11.16% |
| 2019 | 11.21% |
| 2020 | 12.12% |
| 2021 | 9.44% |
Average weed sprayer tenure
The average weed sprayer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 weed sprayers resumes in Zippia's database.
Weed sprayer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 63% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Weed sprayer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weed sprayers 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 Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Mower | 4.17% | 3,098 |
| Houseman | 4.45% | 52,140 |
| Industrial Cleaner | 4.88% | 79,374 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
| Weed Sprayer | 11.74% | - |
Similar weed sprayer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Care Foreman | 3.47% | 67,229 |
| Mower | 4.17% | 3,098 |
| Houseman | 4.45% | 52,140 |
| Industrial Cleaner | 4.88% | 79,374 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by weed sprayers
- Portuguese, 100.0%
Weed sprayer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 100.0% |