Animal cruelty investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal cruelty investigator gender statistics
40.0% of animal cruelty investigators are women and 60.0% of animal cruelty investigators are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Animal cruelty investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Animal cruelty investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,076
Female income
$56,950
Animal cruelty investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal cruelty investigator positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of animal cruelty investigators are female.
Animal cruelty investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.42% | 34.58% |
| 2011 | 50.77% | 49.23% |
| 2012 | 68.56% | 31.44% |
| 2013 | 64.36% | 35.64% |
| 2014 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2015 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2016 | 62.01% | 37.99% |
| 2017 | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| 2018 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2019 | 56.96% | 43.04% |
| 2020 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Animal cruelty investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal cruelty investigators 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 Cruelty Investigator | 60% | 40% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Animal cruelty investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal cruelty investigators is White, which makes up 75.8% of all animal cruelty investigators. Comparatively, 9.0% of animal cruelty investigators are Black or African American and 7.0% of animal cruelty investigators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.8%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.0%
Animal cruelty investigator race
| Animal cruelty investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Animal cruelty investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how animal cruelty investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal cruelty investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.84% | 7.52% | 1.06% | 13.33% |
| 2011 | 80.80% | 7.72% | 1.66% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 69.96% | 13.49% | 1.88% | 10.67% |
| 2013 | 75.44% | 11.77% | 2.12% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 76.92% | 11.33% | 1.81% | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 78.88% | 8.46% | 1.08% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 71.94% | 9.27% | 2.15% | 12.95% |
| 2017 | 76.90% | 6.71% | 1.52% | 9.81% |
| 2018 | 69.36% | 8.92% | 1.88% | 14.40% |
| 2019 | 74.35% | 7.98% | 2.54% | 11.41% |
| 2020 | 72.71% | 5.87% | 3.79% | 12.02% |
| 2021 | 75.81% | 8.99% | 1.02% | 7.00% |
Animal cruelty investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, white animal cruelty investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown animal cruelty investigators have the lowest average salary at $56,696.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,696 |
| White | $58,954 |
| Black or African American | $58,223 |
| Asian | $58,496 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,038 |
Animal cruelty investigator age breakdown
The average age of animal cruelty investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the animal cruelty investigator population.
Animal cruelty investigator age breakdown
| Animal Cruelty Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Animal cruelty investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for animal cruelty investigators is associate degree, with 36% of animal cruelty investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Associate, 36%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Animal cruelty investigators by degree level
| Animal cruelty investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Animal cruelty investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal cruelty investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,211 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, animal cruelty investigators earn a median annual income of $63,387 compared to $54,085 for animal cruelty investigators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,211 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,562 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,387 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,085 |
Animal cruelty investigator employment statistics
Company size where animal cruelty investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal cruelty investigators work.
Animal cruelty investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
Animal cruelty investigator turnover and employment statistics
Animal cruelty investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal cruelty investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal cruelty investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal cruelty investigator 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 cruelty investigator tenure
The average animal cruelty investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 animal cruelty investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal cruelty investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Animal cruelty investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal cruelty investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Gate Guard | 6.29% | 82,549 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 7.17% | 82,313 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 7.20% | 44,102 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Airport Security Screener | 15.51% | 46,117 |
| Animal Cruelty Investigator | 25.16% | - |
Similar animal cruelty investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Gate Guard | 6.29% | 82,549 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 7.17% | 82,313 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 7.20% | 44,102 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Airport Security Screener | 15.51% | 46,117 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal cruelty investigators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Animal cruelty investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |