Animal keeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal keeper gender statistics
73.6% of animal keepers are women and 26.4% of animal keepers are men.
- Female, 73.6%
- Male, 26.4%
Animal keeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.6% |
| Male | 26.4% |
Animal keeper gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,324
Female income
$30,892
Animal keeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal keeper positions over time. Currently, 73.6% of animal keepers are female.
Animal keeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.71% | 74.29% |
| 2011 | 28.54% | 71.46% |
| 2012 | 31.31% | 68.69% |
| 2013 | 27.39% | 72.61% |
| 2014 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2015 | 29.54% | 70.46% |
| 2016 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2017 | 24.07% | 75.93% |
| 2018 | 27.19% | 72.81% |
| 2019 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2020 | 27.29% | 72.71% |
| 2021 | 26.43% | 73.57% |
Animal keeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal keepers 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 Keeper | 26% | 74% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Animal keeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal keepers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all animal keepers. Comparatively, 18.0% of animal keepers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of animal keepers are Unknown.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Animal keeper race
| Animal keeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Animal keeper race and ethnicity over time
See how animal keeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal keeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.71% | 4.18% | 1.53% | 14.34% |
| 2011 | 78.00% | 3.47% | 1.59% | 14.48% |
| 2012 | 75.49% | 4.05% | 1.71% | 15.52% |
| 2013 | 76.20% | 3.48% | 1.84% | 15.36% |
| 2014 | 74.84% | 4.68% | 2.30% | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 74.59% | 4.17% | 1.67% | 15.62% |
| 2016 | 75.38% | 4.18% | 1.81% | 15.18% |
| 2017 | 75.44% | 4.07% | 2.14% | 15.24% |
| 2018 | 73.44% | 4.00% | 2.78% | 15.86% |
| 2019 | 73.61% | 4.23% | 2.18% | 16.46% |
| 2020 | 70.00% | 3.91% | 2.57% | 17.15% |
| 2021 | 67.87% | 4.46% | 2.68% | 17.96% |
Animal keeper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino animal keepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animal keepers have the lowest average salary at $29,919.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,795 |
| White | $31,979 |
| Black or African American | $29,919 |
| Asian | $31,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,016 |
Average animal keeper age
See how the average age of animal keepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal keeper 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 keeper age breakdown
The average age of animal keepers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the animal keeper population.
Animal keeper age breakdown
| Animal Keeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Animal keeper educational attainment
The most common degree for animal keepers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of animal keepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Animal keepers by degree level
| Animal keeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Animal keeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal keepers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,186 annually. With a Associate degree, animal keepers earn a median annual income of $31,538 compared to $29,801 for animal keepers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,801 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,186 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,538 |
Animal keeper employment statistics
Most animal keepers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where animal keepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal keepers work.
Animal keeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 51% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Animal keeper jobs by company type
Employees with the animal keeper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animal keepers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Animal keeper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 16% |
Animal keeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal keepers are non profits, education and hospitality.
Animal keeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Education | 20% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
| Media | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Animal keeper turnover and employment statistics
Animal keeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal keepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal keeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal keeper 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 keeper tenure
The average animal keeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 559 animal keepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal keeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Animal keeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal keepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 76,324 |
| Animal Keeper | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar animal keeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 76,324 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal keepers
The most common foreign language among animal keepers is Spanish at 68.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 68.4%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Hungarian, 5.3%
- Japanese, 5.3%
- Other, 5.2%
Animal keeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.4% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Hungarian | 5.3% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
| Other | 5.2% |
