Herder demographics and statistics in the US
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Herder gender statistics
39.0% of herders are women and 61.0% of herders are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Herder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Herder gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,866
Female income
$27,776
Herder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in herder positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of herders are female.
Herder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.09% | 31.91% |
| 2011 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2012 | 69.50% | 30.50% |
| 2013 | 67.91% | 32.09% |
| 2014 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2015 | 64.24% | 35.76% |
| 2016 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2017 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2018 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2019 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2020 | 64.28% | 35.72% |
| 2021 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
Herder related jobs gender ratio
We compared herders 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% |
| Herder | 61% | 39% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Herder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among herders is White, which makes up 50.2% of all herders. Comparatively, 41.2% of herders are Hispanic or Latino and 3.0% of herders are Black or African American.
- White, 50.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 41.2%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Herder race
| Herder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Herder race and ethnicity over time
See how herder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Herder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.54% | 3.59% | 1.15% | 43.08% |
| 2011 | 51.09% | 4.03% | 1.10% | 41.96% |
| 2012 | 50.69% | 4.10% | 1.12% | 41.98% |
| 2013 | 50.43% | 3.82% | 1.11% | 42.43% |
| 2014 | 51.68% | 3.40% | 1.19% | 41.58% |
| 2015 | 53.49% | 3.49% | 1.33% | 39.55% |
| 2016 | 53.00% | 3.02% | 1.20% | 40.83% |
| 2017 | 55.14% | 2.65% | 1.20% | 38.95% |
| 2018 | 55.95% | 3.05% | 1.14% | 37.65% |
| 2019 | 54.93% | 2.81% | 1.10% | 38.91% |
| 2020 | 56.86% | 2.94% | 1.24% | 34.53% |
| 2021 | 50.18% | 2.99% | 1.65% | 41.22% |
Herder wage gap by race
According to our data, white herders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino herders have the lowest average salary at $32,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,417 |
| White | $36,745 |
| Black or African American | $33,988 |
| Asian | $33,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,202 |
Average herder age
See how the average age of herders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Herder 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 |
Herder age breakdown
The average age of herders is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the herder population.
Herder age breakdown
| Herder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Herder educational attainment
The most common degree for herders is associate degree, with 38% of herders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Herders by degree level
| Herder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Herder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, herders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,533 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, herders earn a median annual income of $35,267 compared to $31,675 for herders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,675 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,267 |
| No Education | $29,855 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,533 |
Herder employment statistics
Most herders work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where herders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where herders work.
Herder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Herder jobs by company type
Employees with the herder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most herders prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Herder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 3% |
Herder jobs by industry
The most common industries for herders are professional, manufacturing and finance.
Herder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Herder turnover and employment statistics
Herder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for herders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Herder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Herder 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 herder tenure
The average herder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 herders resumes in Zippia's database.
Herder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Foreign languages spoken by herders
- Swedish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Herder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
