Animal care provider demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal care provider demographics by:
Animal care provider gender statistics
74.9% of animal care providers are women and 25.1% of animal care providers are men.
- Female, 74.9%
- Male, 25.1%
Animal care provider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.9% |
| Male | 25.1% |
Animal care provider gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,385
Female income
$24,932
Animal care provider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal care provider positions over time. Currently, 74.9% of animal care providers are female.
Animal care provider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.38% | 75.62% |
| 2011 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2012 | 29.80% | 70.20% |
| 2013 | 26.01% | 73.99% |
| 2014 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2015 | 28.08% | 71.92% |
| 2016 | 27.76% | 72.24% |
| 2017 | 22.79% | 77.21% |
| 2018 | 25.81% | 74.19% |
| 2019 | 24.00% | 76.00% |
| 2020 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2021 | 25.08% | 74.92% |
Animal care provider related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal care providers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ringman and farrier have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Daycare Provider | 6% | 94% |
| Horse Show Judge | 6% | 94% |
| Pet Groomer | 14% | 86% |
| Animal Care Provider | 25% | 75% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Animal care provider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal care providers is White, which makes up 68.0% of all animal care providers. Comparatively, 18.2% of animal care providers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of animal care providers are Unknown.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Animal care provider race
| Animal care provider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Animal care provider race and ethnicity over time
See how animal care provider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal care provider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.86% | 4.01% | 1.48% | 14.54% |
| 2011 | 78.15% | 3.30% | 1.54% | 14.68% |
| 2012 | 75.64% | 3.88% | 1.66% | 15.71% |
| 2013 | 76.34% | 3.31% | 1.78% | 15.56% |
| 2014 | 74.99% | 4.51% | 2.25% | 14.89% |
| 2015 | 74.74% | 4.00% | 1.62% | 15.81% |
| 2016 | 75.53% | 4.01% | 1.76% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 75.59% | 3.90% | 2.09% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 3.83% | 2.73% | 16.06% |
| 2019 | 73.75% | 4.06% | 2.13% | 16.65% |
| 2020 | 70.15% | 3.74% | 2.52% | 17.35% |
| 2021 | 68.02% | 4.29% | 2.63% | 18.15% |
Animal care provider wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino animal care providers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animal care providers have the lowest average salary at $23,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,831 |
| White | $26,074 |
| Black or African American | $23,920 |
| Asian | $26,065 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,114 |
Average animal care provider age
See how the average age of animal care providers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal care provider age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 29.5 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 25.5 |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 27 |
Animal care provider age breakdown
The average age of animal care providers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the animal care provider population.
Animal care provider age breakdown
| Animal Care Provider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Animal care provider educational attainment
The most common degree for animal care providers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of animal care providers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Animal care providers by degree level
| Animal care provider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Animal care provider wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal care providers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,357 annually. With a Associate degree, animal care providers earn a median annual income of $25,610 compared to $23,797 for animal care providers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,357 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,610 |
Animal care provider employment statistics
Most animal care providers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where animal care providers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal care providers work.
Animal care provider jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Animal care provider jobs by company type
Employees with the animal care provider job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animal care providers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Animal care provider jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 22% |
Animal care provider jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal care providers are non profits, government and retail.
Animal care provider industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Government | 17% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Animal care provider turnover and employment statistics
Animal care provider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal care providers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal care provider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal care provider unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 8.97% |
| 2013 | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 5.67% |
| 2018 | 6.03% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average animal care provider tenure
The average animal care provider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 717 animal care providers resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal care provider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Animal care provider LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal care providers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Animal Care Provider | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar animal care provider jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal care providers
The most common foreign language among animal care providers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 2.9%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 17.1%
- Swedish, 2.9%
- Finnish, 2.9%
- Vietnamese, 2.9%
- Other, 14.2%
Animal care provider languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 17.1% |
| Swedish | 2.9% |
| Finnish | 2.9% |
| Vietnamese | 2.9% |
| Other | 14.2% |
