Hunter demographics and statistics in the US
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Hunter gender statistics
44.3% of hunters are women and 55.7% of hunters are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 44.3%
Hunter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.7% |
| Female | 44.3% |
Hunter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,331
Female income
$82,277
Hunter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hunter positions over time. Currently, 44.3% of hunters are female.
Hunter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2011 | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| 2012 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 2013 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2014 | 68.67% | 31.33% |
| 2015 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2016 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2017 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2018 | 71.55% | 28.45% |
| 2019 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2020 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2021 | 55.70% | 44.30% |
Hunter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter | 56% | 44% |
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Hunter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hunters is White, which makes up 71.1% of all hunters. Comparatively, 8.3% of hunters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of hunters are American Indian and Alaska Native.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.8%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
Hunter race
| Hunter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.8% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
Hunter race and ethnicity over time
See how hunter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hunter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.22% | 3.09% | 6.21% | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 73.28% | 2.13% | 5.73% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 70.48% | 2.51% | 4.75% | 7.75% |
| 2013 | 65.05% | 2.30% | 5.84% | 10.02% |
| 2014 | 65.96% | 2.78% | 5.38% | 8.23% |
| 2015 | 66.08% | 2.45% | 6.63% | 5.82% |
| 2016 | 69.35% | 2.01% | 5.99% | 8.46% |
| 2017 | 69.13% | 1.96% | 7.09% | 7.68% |
| 2018 | 70.44% | 1.41% | 6.99% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 3.13% | 6.01% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 63.99% | 5.21% | 6.76% | 7.61% |
| 2021 | 71.07% | 2.89% | 5.94% | 8.27% |
Hunter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hunters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hunters have the lowest average salary at $84,967.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,967 |
| White | $89,042 |
| Black or African American | $85,230 |
| Asian | $86,978 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,572 |
Hunter age breakdown
The average age of hunters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the hunter population.
Hunter age breakdown
| Hunter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Hunter educational attainment
The most common degree for hunters is bachelor's degree, with 55% of hunters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Hunters by degree level
| Hunter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Hunter employment statistics
Company size where hunters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hunters work.
Hunter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 63% |
Hunter jobs by industry
The most common industries for hunters are technology, finance and hospitality.
Hunter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Hunter turnover and employment statistics
Hunter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hunters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hunter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hunter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 10.82% |
Average hunter tenure
The average hunter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 416 hunters resumes in Zippia's database.
Hunter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Hunter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hunters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Assistant | 2.30% | 6,444 |
| Hunter | 4.37% | - |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar hunter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Assistant | 2.30% | 6,444 |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by hunters
The most common foreign language among hunters is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Czech is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Czech, 6.7%
- Igbo, 6.7%
- Yoruba, 6.7%
- Other, 33.3%
Hunter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Czech | 6.7% |
| Igbo | 6.7% |
| Yoruba | 6.7% |
| Other | 33.3% |