Herbalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Herbalist gender statistics
68.6% of herbalists are women and 31.4% of herbalists are men.
- Female, 68.6%
- Male, 31.4%
Herbalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.6% |
| Male | 31.4% |
Herbalist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.08 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,953
Female income
$55,850
Herbalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in herbalist positions over time. Currently, 68.6% of herbalists are female.
Herbalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2011 | 30.70% | 69.30% |
| 2012 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
| 2013 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2014 | 27.49% | 72.51% |
| 2015 | 21.38% | 78.62% |
| 2016 | 28.30% | 71.70% |
| 2017 | 33.51% | 66.49% |
| 2018 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2019 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
| 2020 | 30.03% | 69.97% |
| 2021 | 31.40% | 68.60% |
Herbalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared herbalists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Herbalist | 31% | 69% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Herbalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among herbalists is White, which makes up 59.7% of all herbalists. Comparatively, 18.5% of herbalists are Asian and 11.1% of herbalists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.7%
- Asian, 18.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Herbalist race
| Herbalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Asian | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Herbalist race and ethnicity over time
See how herbalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Herbalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.52% | 2.03% | 25.61% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 62.58% | 3.28% | 21.37% | 8.58% |
| 2012 | 61.21% | 1.63% | 25.10% | 8.80% |
| 2013 | 68.55% | 2.42% | 18.13% | 6.85% |
| 2014 | 59.49% | 4.80% | 22.04% | 10.57% |
| 2015 | 61.89% | 4.51% | 20.25% | 9.74% |
| 2016 | 67.57% | 2.58% | 17.44% | 8.93% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 3.71% | 19.82% | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 65.74% | 4.43% | 18.34% | 8.76% |
| 2019 | 64.59% | 3.65% | 18.21% | 9.65% |
| 2020 | 59.84% | 2.47% | 21.09% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 59.65% | 3.59% | 18.54% | 11.14% |
Herbalist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino herbalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american herbalists have the lowest average salary at $47,580.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,329 |
| White | $52,691 |
| Black or African American | $47,580 |
| Asian | $51,351 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,415 |
Herbalist age breakdown
The average age of herbalists is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the herbalist population.
Herbalist age breakdown
| Herbalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Herbalist educational attainment
The most common degree for herbalists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of herbalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Herbalists by degree level
| Herbalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Herbalist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, herbalists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,569 annually. With a Master's degree, herbalists earn a median annual income of $57,743 compared to $52,781 for herbalists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,781 |
| No Education | $51,387 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,554 |
| Master's Degree | $57,743 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,555 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,569 |
Herbalist turnover and employment statistics
Herbalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for herbalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Herbalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Herbalist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 5.48% |
Average herbalist tenure
The average herbalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 herbalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Herbalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Herbalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of herbalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Herbalist | 11.66% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Internist | 13.05% | 31,659 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar herbalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Internist | 13.05% | 31,659 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by herbalists
The most common foreign language among herbalists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 25.0% and Polish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
Herbalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |