Farrier demographics and statistics in the US
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Farrier gender statistics
26.6% of farriers are women and 73.4% of farriers are men.
- Male, 73.4%
- Female, 26.6%
Farrier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.4% |
| Female | 26.6% |
Farrier gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,128
Female income
$36,410
Farrier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farrier positions over time. Currently, 26.6% of farriers are female.
Farrier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2011 | 75.40% | 24.60% |
| 2012 | 77.76% | 22.24% |
| 2013 | 74.33% | 25.67% |
| 2014 | 76.15% | 23.85% |
| 2015 | 76.28% | 23.72% |
| 2016 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
| 2017 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2018 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2019 | 72.23% | 27.77% |
| 2020 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2021 | 73.38% | 26.62% |
Farrier related jobs gender ratio
We compared farriers 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% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Farrier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farriers is White, which makes up 69.3% of all farriers. Comparatively, 14.8% of farriers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of farriers are Unknown.
- White, 69.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Farrier race
| Farrier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Farrier race and ethnicity over time
See how farrier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farrier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.13% | 4.99% | 1.77% | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 79.42% | 4.28% | 1.83% | 11.37% |
| 2012 | 76.91% | 4.86% | 1.95% | 12.40% |
| 2013 | 77.62% | 4.29% | 2.07% | 12.25% |
| 2014 | 76.26% | 5.49% | 2.54% | 11.58% |
| 2015 | 76.01% | 4.98% | 1.91% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | 76.80% | 4.99% | 2.05% | 12.06% |
| 2017 | 76.87% | 4.88% | 2.38% | 12.12% |
| 2018 | 74.87% | 4.81% | 3.02% | 12.75% |
| 2019 | 75.03% | 5.04% | 2.42% | 13.34% |
| 2020 | 71.42% | 4.72% | 2.81% | 14.03% |
| 2021 | 69.29% | 5.27% | 2.92% | 14.84% |
Farrier wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino farriers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american farriers have the lowest average salary at $34,809.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,250 |
| White | $38,223 |
| Black or African American | $34,809 |
| Asian | $38,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,286 |
Average farrier age
See how the average age of farriers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farrier 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 |
Farrier age breakdown
The average age of farriers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the farrier population.
Farrier age breakdown
| Farrier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Farrier educational attainment
The most common degree for farriers is high school diploma, with 33% of farriers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Farriers by degree level
| Farrier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Farrier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farriers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,267 annually. With a Associate degree, farriers earn a median annual income of $37,485 compared to $34,615 for farriers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,615 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,267 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,485 |
Farrier employment statistics
Company size where farriers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farriers work.
Farrier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Farrier jobs by company type
Employees with the farrier job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farriers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Farrier jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
Farrier turnover and employment statistics
Farrier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farriers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farrier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farrier 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 farrier tenure
The average farrier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 farriers resumes in Zippia's database.
Farrier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 39% |
Farrier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farriers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Agility Instructor | 10.68% | 24,419 |
| Farrier | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar farrier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Agility Instructor | 10.68% | 24,419 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by farriers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Farrier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |