Animal control specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal control specialist gender statistics
61.6% of animal control specialists are women and 38.4% of animal control specialists are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Animal control specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Animal control specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,110
Female income
$34,602
Animal control specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal control specialist positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of animal control specialists are female.
Animal control specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.04% | 55.96% |
| 2011 | 30.02% | 69.98% |
| 2012 | 47.57% | 52.43% |
| 2013 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2014 | 34.82% | 65.18% |
| 2015 | 40.49% | 59.51% |
| 2016 | 40.44% | 59.56% |
| 2017 | 38.21% | 61.79% |
| 2018 | 37.21% | 62.79% |
| 2019 | 35.51% | 64.49% |
| 2020 | 33.60% | 66.40% |
| 2021 | 38.43% | 61.57% |
Animal control specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal control specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Animal Control Specialist | 38% | 62% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Animal control specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal control specialists is White, which makes up 76.3% of all animal control specialists. Comparatively, 7.8% of animal control specialists are Black or African American and 7.5% of animal control specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.3%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
- Asian, 1.1%
Animal control specialist race
| Animal control specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Animal control specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how animal control specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal control specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.37% | 6.35% | 1.15% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 81.33% | 6.55% | 1.75% | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 70.50% | 12.32% | 1.97% | 11.20% |
| 2013 | 75.97% | 10.60% | 2.21% | 7.56% |
| 2014 | 77.46% | 10.16% | 1.90% | 5.82% |
| 2015 | 79.41% | 7.29% | 1.16% | 9.68% |
| 2016 | 72.47% | 8.10% | 2.23% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 77.44% | 5.54% | 1.60% | 10.34% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 7.75% | 1.97% | 14.93% |
| 2019 | 74.89% | 6.81% | 2.63% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 73.25% | 4.70% | 3.87% | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 76.35% | 7.82% | 1.11% | 7.53% |
Animal control specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white animal control specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown animal control specialists have the lowest average salary at $34,487.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,487 |
| White | $35,504 |
| Black or African American | $35,176 |
| Asian | $35,299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,093 |
Animal control specialist age breakdown
The average age of animal control specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the animal control specialist population.
Animal control specialist age breakdown
| Animal Control Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Animal control specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for animal control specialists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of animal control specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Animal control specialists by degree level
| Animal control specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Animal control specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal control specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,140 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, animal control specialists earn a median annual income of $37,474 compared to $33,297 for animal control specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,140 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,669 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,474 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,297 |
Animal control specialist employment statistics
Most animal control specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where animal control specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal control specialists work.
Animal control specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 26% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Animal control specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the animal control specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animal control specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Animal control specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 29% |
Animal control specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal control specialists are government, retail and non profits.
Animal control specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Animal control specialist turnover and employment statistics
Animal control specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal control specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal control specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal control specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.72% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 4.00% |
| 2014 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 5.95% |
| 2021 | 4.95% |
Average animal control specialist tenure
The average animal control specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 222 animal control specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal control specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Animal control specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal control specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Surveillance Monitor | 6.29% | 5,459 |
| Tipstaff | 7.17% | 137 |
| Ocean Rescue Lieutenant | 7.20% | 426 |
| Skip Locator | 8.27% | 1,785 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
| Animal Control Specialist | 25.16% | - |
Similar animal control specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Surveillance Monitor | 6.29% | 5,459 |
| Tipstaff | 7.17% | 137 |
| Ocean Rescue Lieutenant | 7.20% | 426 |
| Skip Locator | 8.27% | 1,785 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal control specialists
The most common foreign language among animal control specialists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Animal control specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |