Dog warden demographics and statistics in the US
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Dog warden gender statistics
51.3% of dog wardens are women and 48.7% of dog wardens are men.
- Female, 51.3%
- Male, 48.7%
Dog warden gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% |
| Male | 48.7% |
Dog warden gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,230
Female income
$39,416
Dog warden gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dog warden positions over time. Currently, 51.3% of dog wardens are female.
Dog warden gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.51% | 45.49% |
| 2011 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2012 | 58.00% | 42.00% |
| 2013 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2014 | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 2015 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2016 | 50.83% | 49.17% |
| 2017 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2018 | 47.43% | 52.57% |
| 2019 | 45.60% | 54.40% |
| 2020 | 43.51% | 56.49% |
| 2021 | 48.72% | 51.28% |
Dog warden related jobs gender ratio
We compared dog 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% |
| Dog Warden | 49% | 51% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Dog warden demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dog wardens is White, which makes up 77.3% of all dog wardens. Comparatively, 7.5% of dog wardens are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of dog wardens are Black or African American.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
- Asian, 1.1%
Dog warden race
| Dog warden race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Dog warden race and ethnicity over time
See how dog warden racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dog warden race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.37% | 5.33% | 1.15% | 13.85% |
| 2011 | 82.33% | 5.53% | 1.74% | 8.35% |
| 2012 | 71.49% | 11.29% | 1.97% | 11.19% |
| 2013 | 76.97% | 9.57% | 2.21% | 7.55% |
| 2014 | 78.46% | 9.14% | 1.90% | 5.81% |
| 2015 | 80.41% | 6.26% | 1.16% | 9.67% |
| 2016 | 73.47% | 7.07% | 2.23% | 13.47% |
| 2017 | 78.44% | 4.51% | 1.60% | 10.33% |
| 2018 | 70.89% | 6.72% | 1.97% | 14.92% |
| 2019 | 75.89% | 5.78% | 2.63% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 74.24% | 3.67% | 3.87% | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 77.35% | 6.80% | 1.10% | 7.52% |
Dog warden wage gap by race
According to our data, white dog wardens have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown dog wardens have the lowest average salary at $39,233.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,233 |
| White | $40,864 |
| Black or African American | $40,336 |
| Asian | $40,533 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,202 |
Dog warden age breakdown
The average age of dog wardens is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the dog warden population.
Dog warden age breakdown
| Dog Warden Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Dog warden educational attainment
The most common degree for dog wardens is associate degree, with 35% of dog wardens earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Dog wardens by degree level
| Dog warden degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Dog warden wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dog wardens with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,951 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dog wardens earn a median annual income of $44,074 compared to $37,350 for dog wardens with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,951 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,816 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,074 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,350 |
Dog warden employment statistics
Company size where dog wardens work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dog wardens work.
Dog warden jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Dog warden turnover and employment statistics
Dog warden unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dog wardens between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dog warden unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dog 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 dog warden tenure
The average dog warden stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 dog wardens resumes in Zippia's database.
Dog warden tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Dog warden LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dog 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Security Monitor | 6.29% | 107,954 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 7.17% | 106,512 |
| Ocean Rescue Lieutenant | 7.20% | 426 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
| Dog Warden | 25.16% | - |
Similar dog warden jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Security Monitor | 6.29% | 107,954 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 7.17% | 106,512 |
| Ocean Rescue Lieutenant | 7.20% | 426 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |