Animal care service worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal care service worker demographics by:
Animal care service worker gender statistics
74.1% of animal care service workers are women and 25.9% of animal care service workers are men.
- Female, 74.1%
- Male, 25.9%
Animal care service worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.1% |
| Male | 25.9% |
Animal care service worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,126
Female income
$28,730
Animal care service worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal care service worker positions over time. Currently, 74.1% of animal care service workers are female.
Animal care service worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.14% | 74.86% |
| 2011 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2012 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2013 | 26.80% | 73.20% |
| 2014 | 28.76% | 71.24% |
| 2015 | 28.91% | 71.09% |
| 2016 | 28.59% | 71.41% |
| 2017 | 23.52% | 76.48% |
| 2018 | 26.60% | 73.40% |
| 2019 | 24.75% | 75.25% |
| 2020 | 26.70% | 73.30% |
| 2021 | 25.85% | 74.15% |
Animal care service worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal care service workers 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 Service Worker | 26% | 74% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Animal care service worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal care service workers is White, which makes up 67.8% of all animal care service workers. Comparatively, 18.3% of animal care service workers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of animal care service workers are Unknown.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Animal care service worker race
| Animal care service worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Animal care service worker race and ethnicity over time
See how animal care service worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal care service worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.61% | 4.03% | 1.49% | 14.68% |
| 2011 | 77.91% | 3.32% | 1.55% | 14.82% |
| 2012 | 75.40% | 3.90% | 1.66% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 76.10% | 3.33% | 1.79% | 15.70% |
| 2014 | 74.74% | 4.53% | 2.25% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 74.49% | 4.02% | 1.62% | 15.95% |
| 2016 | 75.29% | 4.03% | 1.77% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 75.35% | 3.92% | 2.10% | 15.57% |
| 2018 | 73.35% | 3.85% | 2.73% | 16.20% |
| 2019 | 73.51% | 4.08% | 2.14% | 16.79% |
| 2020 | 69.91% | 3.76% | 2.53% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 67.77% | 4.31% | 2.64% | 18.29% |
Animal care service worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino animal care service workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animal care service workers have the lowest average salary at $27,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,641 |
| White | $29,727 |
| Black or African American | $27,836 |
| Asian | $29,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,762 |
Average animal care service worker age
See how the average age of animal care service workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal care service worker 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 service worker age breakdown
The average age of animal care service workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the animal care service worker population.
Animal care service worker age breakdown
| Animal Care Service Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Animal care service worker educational attainment
The most common degree for animal care service workers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of animal care service workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Animal care service workers by degree level
| Animal care service worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Animal care service worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal care service workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,835 annually. With a Associate degree, animal care service workers earn a median annual income of $29,323 compared to $27,727 for animal care service workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,727 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,835 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,323 |
Animal care service worker employment statistics
Most animal care service workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where animal care service workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal care service workers work.
Animal care service worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Animal care service worker jobs by company type
Employees with the animal care service worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animal care service workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Animal care service worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 10% |
Animal care service worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal care service workers are education, non profits and government.
Animal care service worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Government | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Animal care service worker turnover and employment statistics
Animal care service worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal care service workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal care service worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal care service worker 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 service worker tenure
The average animal care service worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 animal care service workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal care service worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Animal care service worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal care service workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Obedience Trainer | 10.68% | 20,857 |
| Animal Care Service Worker | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar animal care service worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Obedience Trainer | 10.68% | 20,857 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal care service workers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Animal care service worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |