Animal assisted therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal assisted therapist demographics by:
Animal assisted therapist gender statistics
69.3% of animal assisted therapists are women and 30.7% of animal assisted therapists are men.
- Female, 69.3%
- Male, 30.7%
Animal assisted therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.3% |
| Male | 30.7% |
Animal assisted therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,834
Female income
$32,349
Animal assisted therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal assisted therapist positions over time. Currently, 69.3% of animal assisted therapists are female.
Animal assisted therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.08% | 75.92% |
| 2011 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
| 2012 | 23.63% | 76.37% |
| 2013 | 23.45% | 76.55% |
| 2014 | 28.36% | 71.64% |
| 2015 | 26.16% | 73.84% |
| 2016 | 26.76% | 73.24% |
| 2017 | 25.48% | 74.52% |
| 2018 | 27.26% | 72.74% |
| 2019 | 30.36% | 69.64% |
| 2020 | 28.19% | 71.81% |
| 2021 | 30.68% | 69.32% |
Animal assisted therapist related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Assisted Therapist | 31% | 69% |
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Animal assisted therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal assisted therapists is White, which makes up 67.2% of all animal assisted therapists. Comparatively, 12.6% of animal assisted therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of animal assisted therapists are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Animal assisted therapist race
| Animal assisted therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Animal assisted therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how animal assisted therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal assisted therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.69% | 8.86% | 4.71% | 13.27% |
| 2011 | 72.55% | 8.69% | 5.38% | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 71.63% | 8.73% | 5.45% | 12.40% |
| 2013 | 74.69% | 6.59% | 5.08% | 10.72% |
| 2014 | 71.86% | 7.08% | 6.96% | 11.64% |
| 2015 | 71.79% | 6.85% | 6.46% | 12.29% |
| 2016 | 70.32% | 8.49% | 6.10% | 12.81% |
| 2017 | 69.90% | 5.69% | 7.74% | 14.13% |
| 2018 | 71.11% | 6.18% | 6.30% | 13.73% |
| 2019 | 73.11% | 5.87% | 6.70% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 68.68% | 5.20% | 8.15% | 13.48% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 6.84% | 8.10% | 12.64% |
Animal assisted therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian animal assisted therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino animal assisted therapists have the lowest average salary at $30,784.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,735 |
| White | $33,264 |
| Black or African American | $33,343 |
| Asian | $34,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,784 |
Average animal assisted therapist age
See how the average age of animal assisted therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal assisted therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 35 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Asian | 33 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 33 |
Animal assisted therapist age breakdown
The average age of animal assisted therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the animal assisted therapist population.
Animal assisted therapist age breakdown
| Animal Assisted Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Animal assisted therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for animal assisted therapists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of animal assisted therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Animal assisted therapists by degree level
| Animal assisted therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Animal assisted therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,656 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,002 |
Animal assisted therapist employment statistics
Most animal assisted therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where animal assisted therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal assisted therapists work.
Animal assisted therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Animal assisted therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the animal assisted therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animal assisted therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Animal assisted therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 11% |
Animal assisted therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal assisted therapists are health care, non profits and education.
Animal assisted therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Animal assisted therapist turnover and employment statistics
Animal assisted therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal assisted therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal assisted therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal assisted therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.23% |
| 2011 | 3.36% |
| 2012 | 4.46% |
| 2013 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 3.14% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 5.19% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average animal assisted therapist tenure
The average animal assisted therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,340 animal assisted therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal assisted therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Animal assisted therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal assisted therapists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 4.62% | 225,834 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Rehabilitation Services Aide | 7.18% | 92,256 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Animal Assisted Therapist | 7.31% | - |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Similar animal assisted therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 4.62% | 225,834 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Rehabilitation Services Aide | 7.18% | 92,256 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal assisted therapists
The most common foreign language among animal assisted therapists is Spanish at 57.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 57.4%
- French, 10.3%
- Korean, 4.4%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- German, 2.9%
- Other, 22.1%
Animal assisted therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.4% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Korean | 4.4% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Other | 22.1% |
