Animal behaviorist demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal behaviorist gender statistics
81.8% of animal behaviorists are women and 18.2% of animal behaviorists are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Animal behaviorist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Animal behaviorist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,339
Female income
$36,329
Animal behaviorist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal behaviorist positions over time. Currently, 81.8% of animal behaviorists are female.
Animal behaviorist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.19% | 69.81% |
| 2011 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2012 | 23.33% | 76.67% |
| 2013 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2014 | 22.91% | 77.09% |
| 2015 | 21.04% | 78.96% |
| 2016 | 15.17% | 84.83% |
| 2017 | 15.78% | 84.22% |
| 2018 | 19.68% | 80.32% |
| 2019 | 18.81% | 81.19% |
| 2020 | 15.96% | 84.04% |
| 2021 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
Animal behaviorist related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal behaviorists 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% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Animal behaviorist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal behaviorists is White, which makes up 78.0% of all animal behaviorists. Comparatively, 9.4% of animal behaviorists are Asian and 5.9% of animal behaviorists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 78.0%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Animal behaviorist race
| Animal behaviorist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Animal behaviorist race and ethnicity over time
See how animal behaviorist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal behaviorist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.84% | 2.28% | 5.82% | 2.78% |
| 2011 | 87.23% | 1.69% | 5.54% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 88.33% | 1.86% | 4.77% | 3.18% |
| 2013 | 86.05% | 2.07% | 7.49% | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 84.75% | 2.47% | 6.36% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 80.40% | 2.02% | 7.74% | 8.75% |
| 2016 | 82.30% | 3.39% | 9.14% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 80.12% | 4.75% | 8.01% | 5.93% |
| 2018 | 84.36% | 1.95% | 5.54% | 5.21% |
| 2019 | 86.05% | 2.57% | 7.23% | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 87.20% | 1.35% | 5.38% | 3.50% |
| 2021 | 78.03% | 3.66% | 9.38% | 5.95% |
Animal behaviorist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american animal behaviorists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White animal behaviorists have the lowest average salary at $34,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,443 |
| White | $34,724 |
| Black or African American | $39,106 |
| Asian | $37,133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,457 |
Average animal behaviorist age
See how the average age of animal behaviorists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal behaviorist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Animal behaviorist age breakdown
The average age of animal behaviorists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the animal behaviorist population.
Animal behaviorist age breakdown
| Animal Behaviorist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Animal behaviorist educational attainment
The most common degree for animal behaviorists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of animal behaviorists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 5%
Animal behaviorists by degree level
| Animal behaviorist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
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Animal behaviorist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,552 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,027 |
Animal behaviorist employment statistics
Company size where animal behaviorists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal behaviorists work.
Animal behaviorist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Animal behaviorist turnover and employment statistics
Animal behaviorist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal behaviorists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal behaviorist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal behaviorist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average animal behaviorist tenure
The average animal behaviorist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 animal behaviorists resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal behaviorist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Animal behaviorist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal behaviorists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Reclamation Specialist | 8.40% | 19,589 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 8.45% | 53,535 |
| Fish Culture Technician | 9.74% | 23,963 |
| Animal Behaviorist | 19.06% | - |
Similar animal behaviorist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Reclamation Specialist | 8.40% | 19,589 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 8.45% | 53,535 |
| Fish Culture Technician | 9.74% | 23,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal behaviorists
- French, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Animal behaviorist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |