Dolphin trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Dolphin trainer gender statistics
70.8% of dolphin trainers are women and 29.2% of dolphin trainers are men.
- Female, 70.8%
- Male, 29.2%
Dolphin trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.8% |
| Male | 29.2% |
Dolphin trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,966
Female income
$37,467
Dolphin trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dolphin trainer positions over time. Currently, 70.8% of dolphin trainers are female.
Dolphin trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.32% | 53.68% |
| 2011 | 45.93% | 54.07% |
| 2012 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
| 2013 | 29.60% | 70.40% |
| 2014 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2015 | 29.68% | 70.32% |
| 2016 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2017 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2018 | 27.58% | 72.42% |
| 2019 | 28.47% | 71.53% |
| 2020 | 36.88% | 63.12% |
| 2021 | 29.17% | 70.83% |
Dolphin trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared dolphin trainers 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% |
| Dolphin Trainer | 29% | 71% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Dolphin trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dolphin trainers is White, which makes up 76.0% of all dolphin trainers. Comparatively, 11.2% of dolphin trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of dolphin trainers are Unknown.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Dolphin trainer race
| Dolphin trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Dolphin trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how dolphin trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dolphin trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.98% | 4.03% | 1.28% | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 84.49% | 2.24% | 1.43% | 9.59% |
| 2012 | 82.18% | 3.00% | 0.38% | 9.94% |
| 2013 | 85.11% | 3.87% | 0.58% | 6.00% |
| 2014 | 86.73% | 2.62% | 0.56% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 87.98% | 1.40% | 1.20% | 6.61% |
| 2016 | 83.15% | 4.95% | 1.10% | 8.61% |
| 2017 | 86.36% | 2.45% | 0.52% | 8.04% |
| 2018 | 87.33% | 2.57% | 0.51% | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 88.17% | 2.81% | 0.59% | 6.21% |
| 2020 | 81.13% | 3.25% | 1.99% | 8.67% |
| 2021 | 76.01% | 3.87% | 1.64% | 11.18% |
Dolphin trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white dolphin trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dolphin trainers have the lowest average salary at $37,710.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,522 |
| White | $40,361 |
| Black or African American | $37,710 |
| Asian | $38,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,378 |
Average dolphin trainer age
See how the average age of dolphin trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dolphin trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 47 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Dolphin trainer age breakdown
The average age of dolphin trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the dolphin trainer population.
Dolphin trainer age breakdown
| Dolphin Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Dolphin trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for dolphin trainers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of dolphin trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Dolphin trainers by degree level
| Dolphin trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Dolphin trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dolphin trainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,922 annually. With a Associate degree, dolphin trainers earn a median annual income of $38,358 compared to $36,751 for dolphin trainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,922 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,358 |
Dolphin trainer employment statistics
Company size where dolphin trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dolphin trainers work.
Dolphin trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 46% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Dolphin trainer turnover and employment statistics
Dolphin trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dolphin trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dolphin trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dolphin trainer 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 dolphin trainer tenure
The average dolphin trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 dolphin trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dolphin trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Dolphin trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dolphin trainers 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 |
| Kennel Helper | 10.47% | 13,823 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Dolphin Trainer | 15.62% | - |
Similar dolphin trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Kennel Helper | 10.47% | 13,823 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by dolphin trainers
The most common foreign language among dolphin trainers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- French, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Dutch, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Dolphin trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Dutch | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |