Animal caregiver demographics and statistics in the US
Animal caregiver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates animal caregiver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our animal caregiver estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about animal caregivers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 9,136 animal caregivers currently employed in the United States.
- 76.5% of all animal caregivers are women, while 23.5% are men.
- The average animal caregiver age is 31 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of animal caregivers is White (68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.9%), Unknown (6.4%) and Black or African American (4.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 99% of what men earned.
- 11% of all animal caregivers are LGBT.
- Animal caregivers are 56% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Animal caregiver demographics by:
Animal caregiver gender statistics
76.5% of animal caregivers are women and 23.5% of animal caregivers are men.
- Female, 76.5%
- Male, 23.5%
Animal caregiver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.5% |
| Male | 23.5% |
Animal caregiver gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,992
Female income
$27,707
Animal caregiver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal caregiver positions over time. Currently, 76.5% of animal caregivers are female.
Animal caregiver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.85% | 77.15% |
| 2011 | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 2012 | 28.05% | 71.95% |
| 2013 | 24.40% | 75.60% |
| 2014 | 26.25% | 73.75% |
| 2015 | 26.39% | 73.61% |
| 2016 | 26.09% | 73.91% |
| 2017 | 21.33% | 78.67% |
| 2018 | 24.21% | 75.79% |
| 2019 | 22.48% | 77.52% |
| 2020 | 24.30% | 75.70% |
| 2021 | 23.51% | 76.49% |
Animal caregiver related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal caregivers 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 Caregiver | 24% | 76% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Animal caregiver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal caregivers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all animal caregivers. Comparatively, 16.9% of animal caregivers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of animal caregivers are Unknown.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Animal caregiver race
| Animal caregiver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Animal caregiver race and ethnicity over time
See how animal caregiver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal caregiver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.29% | 4.66% | 1.68% | 13.26% |
| 2011 | 78.59% | 3.95% | 1.73% | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 76.08% | 4.53% | 1.85% | 14.44% |
| 2013 | 76.78% | 3.96% | 1.98% | 14.28% |
| 2014 | 75.42% | 5.17% | 2.44% | 13.61% |
| 2015 | 75.17% | 4.66% | 1.81% | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 75.97% | 4.67% | 1.96% | 14.10% |
| 2017 | 76.03% | 4.56% | 2.29% | 14.16% |
| 2018 | 74.03% | 4.48% | 2.92% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 74.19% | 4.72% | 2.33% | 15.38% |
| 2020 | 70.59% | 4.40% | 2.72% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 68.45% | 4.95% | 2.83% | 16.88% |
Animal caregiver wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino animal caregivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animal caregivers have the lowest average salary at $27,060.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,642 |
| White | $28,423 |
| Black or African American | $27,060 |
| Asian | $28,417 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,447 |
Average animal caregiver age
See how the average age of animal caregivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal caregiver 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 caregiver age breakdown
The average age of animal caregivers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the animal caregiver population.
Animal caregiver age breakdown
| Animal Caregiver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Animal caregiver educational attainment
The most common degree for animal caregivers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of animal caregivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Animal caregivers by degree level
| Animal caregiver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Animal caregiver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal caregivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,212 annually. With a Associate degree, animal caregivers earn a median annual income of $28,133 compared to $26,980 for animal caregivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,980 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,212 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,133 |
Animal caregiver employment statistics
Most animal caregivers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where animal caregivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal caregivers work.
Animal caregiver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Animal caregiver jobs by company type
Employees with the animal caregiver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animal caregivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Animal caregiver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 24% |
Animal caregiver jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal caregivers are non profits, government and health care.
Animal caregiver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 23% |
| Government | 15% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Animal caregiver turnover and employment statistics
Animal caregiver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal caregivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal caregiver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal caregiver 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 caregiver tenure
The average animal caregiver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,037 animal caregivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal caregiver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Animal caregiver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal caregivers 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 |
| Trick Rodeo Rider | 10.68% | 3,091 |
| Animal Caregiver | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar animal caregiver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Trick Rodeo Rider | 10.68% | 3,091 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal caregivers
The most common foreign language among animal caregivers is Spanish at 72.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.0% and French is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 72.0%
- German, 8.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Dutch, 4.0%
- Arabic, 4.0%
- Other, 4.0%
Animal caregiver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Dutch | 4.0% |
| Arabic | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.0% |
