Herdsman demographics and statistics in the US
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Herdsman gender statistics
29.7% of herdsmen are women and 70.3% of herdsmen are men.
- Male, 70.3%
- Female, 29.7%
Herdsman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.3% |
| Female | 29.7% |
Herdsman gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,169
Female income
$27,807
Herdsman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in herdsman positions over time. Currently, 29.7% of herdsmen are female.
Herdsman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2011 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2012 | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 2013 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2014 | 73.93% | 26.07% |
| 2015 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 2016 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2017 | 72.09% | 27.91% |
| 2018 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2019 | 71.80% | 28.20% |
| 2020 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2021 | 70.28% | 29.72% |
Herdsman related jobs gender ratio
We compared herdsmen 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% |
| Herdsman | 70% | 30% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Herdsman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among herdsmen is White, which makes up 71.5% of all herdsmen. Comparatively, 18.9% of herdsmen are Hispanic or Latino and 3.7% of herdsmen are Black or African American.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Herdsman race
| Herdsman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Herdsman race and ethnicity over time
See how herdsman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Herdsman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.86% | 4.34% | 1.25% | 20.76% |
| 2011 | 72.42% | 4.78% | 1.19% | 19.64% |
| 2012 | 72.02% | 4.85% | 1.21% | 19.66% |
| 2013 | 71.76% | 4.57% | 1.21% | 20.11% |
| 2014 | 73.01% | 4.15% | 1.28% | 19.26% |
| 2015 | 74.82% | 4.24% | 1.42% | 17.23% |
| 2016 | 74.33% | 3.78% | 1.29% | 18.51% |
| 2017 | 76.47% | 3.40% | 1.29% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 77.27% | 3.80% | 1.24% | 15.33% |
| 2019 | 76.26% | 3.56% | 1.19% | 16.59% |
| 2020 | 78.19% | 3.69% | 1.33% | 12.21% |
| 2021 | 71.51% | 3.74% | 1.74% | 18.90% |
Herdsman wage gap by race
According to our data, white herdsmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino herdsmen have the lowest average salary at $32,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,699 |
| White | $37,194 |
| Black or African American | $34,298 |
| Asian | $33,414 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,426 |
Average herdsman age
See how the average age of herdsmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Herdsman 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 |
Herdsman age breakdown
The average age of herdsmen is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the herdsman population.
Herdsman age breakdown
| Herdsman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Herdsman educational attainment
The most common degree for herdsmen is bachelor's degree, with 45% of herdsmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Herdsmen by degree level
| Herdsman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Herdsman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, herdsmen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,919 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, herdsmen earn a median annual income of $35,640 compared to $31,874 for herdsmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,640 |
| No Education | $29,974 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,919 |
Herdsman employment statistics
Most herdsmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where herdsmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where herdsmen work.
Herdsman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Herdsman jobs by company type
Employees with the herdsman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most herdsmen prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Herdsman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 4% |
Herdsman jobs by industry
The most common industries for herdsmen are manufacturing, professional and education.
Herdsman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Herdsman turnover and employment statistics
Herdsman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for herdsmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Herdsman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Herdsman 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 herdsman tenure
The average herdsman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,072 herdsmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Herdsman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Foreign languages spoken by herdsmen
The most common foreign language among herdsmen is Spanish at 76.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.0% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 76.0%
- Portuguese, 16.0%
- Dakota, 4.0%
- Carrier, 4.0%
Herdsman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.0% |
| Portuguese | 16.0% |
| Dakota | 4.0% |
| Carrier | 4.0% |
