Animal warden demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal warden gender statistics
30.6% of animal wardens are women and 69.4% of animal wardens are men.
- Male, 69.4%
- Female, 30.6%
Animal warden gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.4% |
| Female | 30.6% |
Animal warden gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,657
Female income
$36,060
Animal warden gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal warden positions over time. Currently, 30.6% of animal wardens are female.
Animal warden gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.14% | 25.86% |
| 2011 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2012 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2013 | 73.23% | 26.77% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 2015 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2016 | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 2017 | 69.25% | 30.75% |
| 2018 | 68.34% | 31.66% |
| 2019 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2020 | 64.82% | 35.18% |
| 2021 | 69.44% | 30.56% |
Animal warden related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal wardens 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 Warden | 69% | 31% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Animal warden demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal wardens is White, which makes up 81.1% of all animal wardens. Comparatively, 5.7% of animal wardens are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of animal wardens are Black or African American.
- White, 81.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 0.8%
Animal warden race
| Animal warden race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Animal warden race and ethnicity over time
See how animal warden racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal warden race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.17% | 3.45% | 0.86% | 12.07% |
| 2011 | 86.13% | 3.65% | 1.46% | 6.57% |
| 2012 | 75.30% | 9.41% | 1.68% | 9.41% |
| 2013 | 80.77% | 7.69% | 1.92% | 5.77% |
| 2014 | 82.26% | 7.26% | 1.61% | 4.03% |
| 2015 | 84.21% | 4.39% | 0.88% | 7.89% |
| 2016 | 77.27% | 5.19% | 1.95% | 11.69% |
| 2017 | 82.24% | 2.63% | 1.32% | 8.55% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 4.84% | 1.68% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 79.69% | 3.91% | 2.34% | 10.16% |
| 2020 | 78.05% | 1.79% | 3.59% | 10.76% |
| 2021 | 81.15% | 4.92% | 0.82% | 5.74% |
Animal warden wage gap by race
According to our data, white animal wardens have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown animal wardens have the lowest average salary at $35,925.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,925 |
| White | $37,121 |
| Black or African American | $36,735 |
| Asian | $36,879 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,637 |
Animal warden age breakdown
The average age of animal wardens is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the animal warden population.
Animal warden age breakdown
| Animal Warden Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Animal warden educational attainment
The most common degree for animal wardens is high school diploma, with 38% of animal wardens earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Animal wardens by degree level
| Animal warden degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Animal warden wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal wardens with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,028 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, animal wardens earn a median annual income of $39,449 compared to $34,531 for animal wardens with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,028 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,634 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,449 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,531 |
Animal warden employment statistics
Company size where animal wardens work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal wardens work.
Animal warden jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
Animal warden turnover and employment statistics
Animal warden unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal wardens between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal warden unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal warden 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 warden tenure
The average animal warden stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 animal wardens resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal warden tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Animal warden LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal wardens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 16,018 |
| Surveillance Officer | 6.29% | 71,379 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Aquatics Specialist | 7.20% | 19,982 |
| Cash Shortage Investigator | 8.27% | 5,394 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
| Animal Warden | 25.16% | - |
Similar animal warden jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 16,018 |
| Surveillance Officer | 6.29% | 71,379 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Aquatics Specialist | 7.20% | 19,982 |
| Cash Shortage Investigator | 8.27% | 5,394 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |