Shepherd demographics and statistics in the US
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Shepherd gender statistics
68.2% of shepherds are women and 31.8% of shepherds are men.
- Female, 68.2%
- Male, 31.8%
Shepherd gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.2% |
| Male | 31.8% |
Shepherd gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,730
Female income
$43,590
Shepherd gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shepherd positions over time. Currently, 68.2% of shepherds are female.
Shepherd gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.90% | 61.10% |
| 2011 | 41.12% | 58.88% |
| 2012 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2013 | 38.71% | 61.29% |
| 2014 | 35.86% | 64.14% |
| 2015 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2016 | 34.93% | 65.07% |
| 2017 | 33.74% | 66.26% |
| 2018 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2019 | 33.42% | 66.58% |
| 2020 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
| 2021 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
Shepherd related jobs gender ratio
We compared shepherds 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% |
| Shepherd | 32% | 68% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Shepherd demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shepherds is White, which makes up 61.4% of all shepherds. Comparatively, 27.9% of shepherds are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of shepherds are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.9%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Shepherd race
| Shepherd race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Shepherd race and ethnicity over time
See how shepherd racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shepherd race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.76% | 5.16% | 1.35% | 29.79% |
| 2011 | 62.32% | 5.60% | 1.29% | 28.66% |
| 2012 | 61.92% | 5.67% | 1.31% | 28.69% |
| 2013 | 61.66% | 5.39% | 1.31% | 29.13% |
| 2014 | 62.91% | 4.97% | 1.38% | 28.28% |
| 2015 | 64.72% | 5.06% | 1.52% | 26.25% |
| 2016 | 64.23% | 4.59% | 1.39% | 27.53% |
| 2017 | 66.37% | 4.21% | 1.39% | 25.65% |
| 2018 | 67.17% | 4.61% | 1.34% | 24.35% |
| 2019 | 66.16% | 4.38% | 1.29% | 25.61% |
| 2020 | 68.09% | 4.51% | 1.43% | 21.23% |
| 2021 | 61.41% | 4.56% | 1.84% | 27.92% |
Shepherd wage gap by race
According to our data, white shepherds have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino shepherds have the lowest average salary at $46,642.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,440 |
| White | $49,547 |
| Black or African American | $47,809 |
| Asian | $47,263 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,642 |
Average shepherd age
See how the average age of shepherds varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shepherd 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 |
Shepherd age breakdown
The average age of shepherds is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the shepherd population.
Shepherd age breakdown
| Shepherd Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Shepherd educational attainment
The most common degree for shepherds is bachelor's degree, with 60% of shepherds earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Shepherds by degree level
| Shepherd degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Shepherd wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shepherds with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,792 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shepherds earn a median annual income of $48,624 compared to $46,291 for shepherds with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,291 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,624 |
| No Education | $45,054 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,792 |
Shepherd turnover and employment statistics
Shepherd unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shepherds between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shepherd unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shepherd 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 shepherd tenure
The average shepherd stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 314 shepherds resumes in Zippia's database.
Shepherd tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Foreign languages spoken by shepherds
The most common foreign language among shepherds is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- French, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Hebrew, 11.1%
Shepherd languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Hebrew | 11.1% |