Aquarist demographics and statistics in the US
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Aquarist gender statistics
56.7% of aquarists are women and 43.3% of aquarists are men.
- Female, 56.7%
- Male, 43.3%
Aquarist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% |
| Male | 43.3% |
Aquarist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,132
Female income
$32,673
Aquarist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aquarist positions over time. Currently, 56.7% of aquarists are female.
Aquarist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2011 | 45.95% | 54.05% |
| 2012 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2013 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
| 2014 | 46.95% | 53.05% |
| 2015 | 47.14% | 52.86% |
| 2016 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
| 2017 | 40.28% | 59.72% |
| 2018 | 44.28% | 55.72% |
| 2019 | 41.91% | 58.09% |
| 2020 | 44.40% | 55.60% |
| 2021 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
Aquarist related jobs gender ratio
We compared aquarists 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% |
| Aquarist | 43% | 57% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Aquarist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aquarists is White, which makes up 68.5% of all aquarists. Comparatively, 17.3% of aquarists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of aquarists are Unknown.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aquarist race
| Aquarist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aquarist race and ethnicity over time
See how aquarist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aquarist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.36% | 4.02% | 1.49% | 13.73% |
| 2011 | 78.66% | 3.31% | 1.54% | 13.87% |
| 2012 | 76.15% | 3.89% | 1.66% | 14.90% |
| 2013 | 76.85% | 3.32% | 1.79% | 14.75% |
| 2014 | 75.50% | 4.52% | 2.25% | 14.08% |
| 2015 | 75.25% | 4.01% | 1.62% | 15.00% |
| 2016 | 76.04% | 4.02% | 1.76% | 14.56% |
| 2017 | 76.10% | 3.91% | 2.10% | 14.62% |
| 2018 | 74.10% | 3.84% | 2.73% | 15.25% |
| 2019 | 74.26% | 4.07% | 2.14% | 15.84% |
| 2020 | 70.66% | 3.75% | 2.53% | 16.54% |
| 2021 | 68.53% | 4.30% | 2.64% | 17.34% |
Aquarist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino aquarists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aquarists have the lowest average salary at $31,638.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,570 |
| White | $33,829 |
| Black or African American | $31,638 |
| Asian | $33,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,868 |
Average aquarist age
See how the average age of aquarists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aquarist 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 |
Aquarist age breakdown
The average age of aquarists is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the aquarist population.
Aquarist age breakdown
| Aquarist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Aquarist educational attainment
The most common degree for aquarists is bachelor's degree, with 84% of aquarists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Aquarists by degree level
| Aquarist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Aquarist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aquarists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,114 annually. With a Associate degree, aquarists earn a median annual income of $33,360 compared to $31,512 for aquarists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,512 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,114 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,360 |
Aquarist employment statistics
Most aquarists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where aquarists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aquarists work.
Aquarist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Aquarist jobs by company type
Employees with the aquarist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aquarists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Aquarist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 2% |
Aquarist jobs by industry
The most common industries for aquarists are education, hospitality and non profits.
Aquarist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Aquarist turnover and employment statistics
Aquarist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aquarists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aquarist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aquarist 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 aquarist tenure
The average aquarist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 603 aquarists resumes in Zippia's database.
Aquarist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Aquarist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aquarists 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 |
| Racehorse Trainer | 10.68% | 20,856 |
| Aquarist | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar aquarist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Racehorse Trainer | 10.68% | 20,856 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by aquarists
The most common foreign language among aquarists is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Russian, 13.3%
- Hawaiian, 6.7%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Other, 6.7%
Aquarist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Russian | 13.3% |
| Hawaiian | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.7% |