Animal shelter worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal shelter worker gender statistics
69.3% of animal shelter workers are women and 30.7% of animal shelter workers are men.
- Female, 69.3%
- Male, 30.7%
Animal shelter worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.3% |
| Male | 30.7% |
Animal shelter worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,550
Female income
$33,081
Animal shelter worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal shelter worker positions over time. Currently, 69.3% of animal shelter workers are female.
Animal shelter worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.91% | 70.09% |
| 2011 | 33.00% | 67.00% |
| 2012 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2013 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
| 2014 | 33.90% | 66.10% |
| 2015 | 34.07% | 65.93% |
| 2016 | 33.72% | 66.28% |
| 2017 | 28.10% | 71.90% |
| 2018 | 31.53% | 68.47% |
| 2019 | 29.48% | 70.52% |
| 2020 | 31.64% | 68.36% |
| 2021 | 30.70% | 69.30% |
Animal shelter worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal shelter workers 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 Shelter Worker | 31% | 69% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Animal shelter worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal shelter workers is White, which makes up 68.4% of all animal shelter workers. Comparatively, 18.0% of animal shelter workers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of animal shelter workers are Unknown.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Animal shelter worker race
| Animal shelter worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Animal shelter worker race and ethnicity over time
See how animal shelter worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal shelter worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.20% | 3.98% | 1.48% | 14.37% |
| 2011 | 78.49% | 3.27% | 1.53% | 14.51% |
| 2012 | 75.98% | 3.85% | 1.65% | 15.54% |
| 2013 | 76.68% | 3.28% | 1.78% | 15.39% |
| 2014 | 75.33% | 4.49% | 2.24% | 14.71% |
| 2015 | 75.08% | 3.97% | 1.61% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 3.99% | 1.75% | 15.20% |
| 2017 | 75.93% | 3.88% | 2.09% | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 73.93% | 3.80% | 2.72% | 15.89% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 4.04% | 2.12% | 16.48% |
| 2020 | 70.49% | 3.72% | 2.52% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 68.36% | 4.27% | 2.63% | 17.98% |
Animal shelter worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino animal shelter workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animal shelter workers have the lowest average salary at $32,024.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,975 |
| White | $34,261 |
| Black or African American | $32,024 |
| Asian | $34,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,302 |
Average animal shelter worker age
See how the average age of animal shelter workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal shelter worker 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 shelter worker age breakdown
The average age of animal shelter workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the animal shelter worker population.
Animal shelter worker age breakdown
| Animal Shelter Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Animal shelter worker educational attainment
The most common degree for animal shelter workers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of animal shelter workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Animal shelter workers by degree level
| Animal shelter worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Animal shelter worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal shelter workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,574 annually. With a Associate degree, animal shelter workers earn a median annual income of $33,783 compared to $31,895 for animal shelter workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,895 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,574 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,783 |
Animal shelter worker employment statistics
Most animal shelter workers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where animal shelter workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal shelter workers work.
Animal shelter worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Animal shelter worker jobs by company type
Employees with the animal shelter worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animal shelter workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Animal shelter worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 32% |
Animal shelter worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal shelter workers are non profits, government and health care.
Animal shelter worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 32% |
| Government | 19% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Animal shelter worker turnover and employment statistics
Animal shelter worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal shelter workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal shelter worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal shelter worker 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 shelter worker tenure
The average animal shelter worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,043 animal shelter workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal shelter worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Animal shelter worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal shelter workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Whale Trainer | 10.68% | 20,856 |
| Animal Shelter Worker | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar animal shelter worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Whale Trainer | 10.68% | 20,856 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal shelter workers
The most common foreign language among animal shelter workers is Spanish at 58.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.1% and French is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 58.0%
- German, 10.1%
- French, 8.7%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Ilocano, 2.9%
- Other, 17.4%
Animal shelter worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.0% |
| German | 10.1% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Ilocano | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.4% |
