Dog obedience instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Dog obedience instructor gender statistics
74.5% of dog obedience instructors are women and 25.5% of dog obedience instructors are men.
- Female, 74.5%
- Male, 25.5%
Dog obedience instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.5% |
| Male | 25.5% |
Dog obedience instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,173
Female income
$45,010
Dog obedience instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dog obedience instructor positions over time. Currently, 74.5% of dog obedience instructors are female.
Dog obedience instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.78% | 58.22% |
| 2011 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2012 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
| 2013 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2014 | 26.95% | 73.05% |
| 2015 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2016 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2017 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2018 | 24.06% | 75.94% |
| 2019 | 24.87% | 75.13% |
| 2020 | 32.70% | 67.30% |
| 2021 | 25.51% | 74.49% |
Dog obedience instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared dog obedience instructors 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% |
| Dog Obedience Instructor | 26% | 74% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Dog obedience instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dog obedience instructors is White, which makes up 72.1% of all dog obedience instructors. Comparatively, 14.7% of dog obedience instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of dog obedience instructors are Unknown.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Dog obedience instructor race
| Dog obedience instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Dog obedience instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how dog obedience instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dog obedience instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.11% | 4.59% | 1.31% | 11.18% |
| 2011 | 80.62% | 2.80% | 1.45% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 78.30% | 3.56% | 0.40% | 13.44% |
| 2013 | 81.23% | 4.43% | 0.61% | 9.49% |
| 2014 | 82.86% | 3.18% | 0.59% | 10.03% |
| 2015 | 84.10% | 1.96% | 1.23% | 10.10% |
| 2016 | 79.28% | 5.50% | 1.12% | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 82.49% | 3.01% | 0.55% | 11.53% |
| 2018 | 83.46% | 3.13% | 0.54% | 10.17% |
| 2019 | 84.29% | 3.37% | 0.62% | 9.70% |
| 2020 | 77.26% | 3.81% | 2.01% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 72.13% | 4.43% | 1.66% | 14.67% |
Dog obedience instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white dog obedience instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dog obedience instructors have the lowest average salary at $45,200.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,830 |
| White | $47,240 |
| Black or African American | $45,200 |
| Asian | $46,128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,490 |
Average dog obedience instructor age
See how the average age of dog obedience instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dog obedience instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 47 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Dog obedience instructor age breakdown
The average age of dog obedience instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the dog obedience instructor population.
Dog obedience instructor age breakdown
| Dog Obedience Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Dog obedience instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for dog obedience instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of dog obedience instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Dog obedience instructors by degree level
| Dog obedience instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Dog obedience instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dog obedience instructors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,906 annually. With a Associate degree, dog obedience instructors earn a median annual income of $45,703 compared to $44,450 for dog obedience instructors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,450 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,906 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,703 |
Dog obedience instructor turnover and employment statistics
Dog obedience instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dog obedience instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dog obedience instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dog obedience instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 3.81% |
| 2015 | 2.78% |
| 2016 | 3.55% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 2.17% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average dog obedience instructor tenure
The average dog obedience instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 dog obedience instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Dog obedience instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Dog obedience instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dog obedience instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Animal Attendant | 10.47% | 53,000 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Dog Obedience Instructor | 15.62% | - |
Similar dog obedience instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Animal Attendant | 10.47% | 53,000 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by dog obedience instructors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dog obedience instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |