Herpetologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Herpetologist gender statistics
24.4% of herpetologists are women and 75.6% of herpetologists are men.
- Male, 75.6%
- Female, 24.4%
Herpetologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.6% |
| Female | 24.4% |
Herpetologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,173
Female income
$55,061
Herpetologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in herpetologist positions over time. Currently, 24.4% of herpetologists are female.
Herpetologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2011 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2012 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
| 2014 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2015 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
| 2016 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
| 2017 | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| 2018 | 76.40% | 23.60% |
| 2019 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2020 | 76.68% | 23.32% |
| 2021 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
Herpetologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared herpetologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Herpetologist | 76% | 24% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Herpetologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among herpetologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all herpetologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of herpetologists are Asian and 6.3% of herpetologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Herpetologist race
| Herpetologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Herpetologist race and ethnicity over time
See how herpetologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Herpetologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Herpetologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian herpetologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White herpetologists have the lowest average salary at $51,396.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,888 |
| White | $51,396 |
| Black or African American | $54,550 |
| Asian | $56,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,608 |
Average herpetologist age
See how the average age of herpetologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Herpetologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Herpetologist age breakdown
The average age of herpetologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the herpetologist population.
Herpetologist age breakdown
| Herpetologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Herpetologist educational attainment
The most common degree for herpetologists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of herpetologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
Herpetologists by degree level
| Herpetologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
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Herpetologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, herpetologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,438 annually. With a Master's degree, herpetologists earn a median annual income of $53,094 compared to $47,956 for herpetologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,094 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,956 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,438 |
Herpetologist turnover and employment statistics
Herpetologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for herpetologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Herpetologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Herpetologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average herpetologist tenure
The average herpetologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 herpetologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Herpetologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Herpetologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of herpetologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager | 8.40% | 3,090 |
| Senior Research Investigator | 8.45% | 62,248 |
| Herpetologist | 9.74% | - |
| Senior Food Scientist | 19.06% | 92,996 |
Similar herpetologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager | 8.40% | 3,090 |
| Senior Research Investigator | 8.45% | 62,248 |
| Senior Food Scientist | 19.06% | 92,996 |
Foreign languages spoken by herpetologists
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 20.0%
Herpetologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 20.0% |