Animal rehabilitator demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal rehabilitator gender statistics
68.4% of animal rehabilitators are women and 31.6% of animal rehabilitators are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Animal rehabilitator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Animal rehabilitator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,450
Female income
$31,050
Animal rehabilitator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal rehabilitator positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of animal rehabilitators are female.
Animal rehabilitator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2011 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2012 | 36.93% | 63.07% |
| 2013 | 32.65% | 67.35% |
| 2014 | 34.83% | 65.17% |
| 2015 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2016 | 34.64% | 65.36% |
| 2017 | 28.93% | 71.07% |
| 2018 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 2019 | 30.34% | 69.66% |
| 2020 | 32.53% | 67.47% |
| 2021 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
Animal rehabilitator related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal rehabilitators 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 Rehabilitator | 32% | 68% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Animal rehabilitator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal rehabilitators is White, which makes up 74.6% of all animal rehabilitators. Comparatively, 12.8% of animal rehabilitators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of animal rehabilitators are Unknown.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Animal rehabilitator race
| Animal rehabilitator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Animal rehabilitator race and ethnicity over time
See how animal rehabilitator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal rehabilitator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.40% | 3.19% | 1.24% | 9.17% |
| 2011 | 84.70% | 2.48% | 1.30% | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 82.19% | 3.06% | 1.42% | 10.34% |
| 2013 | 82.89% | 2.49% | 1.55% | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 81.54% | 3.70% | 2.01% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 81.29% | 3.18% | 1.38% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 82.08% | 3.20% | 1.52% | 10.00% |
| 2017 | 82.14% | 3.09% | 1.85% | 10.06% |
| 2018 | 80.14% | 3.01% | 2.49% | 10.69% |
| 2019 | 80.30% | 3.25% | 1.89% | 11.28% |
| 2020 | 76.70% | 2.93% | 2.29% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 74.57% | 3.48% | 2.39% | 12.78% |
Animal rehabilitator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,960 |
| White | $32,056 |
| Black or African American | $30,147 |
| Asian | $32,047 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,090 |
Average animal rehabilitator age
See how the average age of animal rehabilitators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal rehabilitator 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 rehabilitator age breakdown
The average age of animal rehabilitators is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the animal rehabilitator population.
Animal rehabilitator age breakdown
| Animal Rehabilitator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Animal rehabilitator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 38%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Animal rehabilitators by degree level
| Animal rehabilitator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Animal rehabilitator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,037 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,171 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,648 |
Animal rehabilitator turnover and employment statistics
Animal rehabilitator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal rehabilitators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal rehabilitator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal rehabilitator 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 rehabilitator tenure
The average animal rehabilitator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 animal rehabilitators resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal rehabilitator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Animal rehabilitator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal rehabilitators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Trick Rodeo Rider | 10.68% | 3,091 |
| Animal Rehabilitator | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar animal rehabilitator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Trick Rodeo Rider | 10.68% | 3,091 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |