Groomer assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Groomer assistant gender statistics
83.4% of groomer assistants are women and 16.6% of groomer assistants are men.
- Female, 83.4%
- Male, 16.6%
Groomer assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.4% |
| Male | 16.6% |
Groomer assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,164
Female income
$30,781
Groomer assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in groomer assistant positions over time. Currently, 83.4% of groomer assistants are female.
Groomer assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.11% | 83.89% |
| 2011 | 18.15% | 81.85% |
| 2012 | 20.19% | 79.81% |
| 2013 | 17.31% | 82.69% |
| 2014 | 18.76% | 81.24% |
| 2015 | 18.87% | 81.13% |
| 2016 | 18.63% | 81.37% |
| 2017 | 14.96% | 85.04% |
| 2018 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2019 | 15.84% | 84.16% |
| 2020 | 17.24% | 82.76% |
| 2021 | 16.62% | 83.38% |
Groomer assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared groomer assistants 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% |
| Groomer Assistant | 17% | 83% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Groomer assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among groomer assistants is White, which makes up 68.0% of all groomer assistants. Comparatively, 18.3% of groomer assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of groomer assistants are Unknown.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Groomer assistant race
| Groomer assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Groomer assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how groomer assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Groomer assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.86% | 4.03% | 1.49% | 14.69% |
| 2011 | 78.15% | 3.32% | 1.55% | 14.83% |
| 2012 | 75.64% | 3.90% | 1.66% | 15.86% |
| 2013 | 76.34% | 3.33% | 1.79% | 15.71% |
| 2014 | 74.99% | 4.53% | 2.25% | 15.04% |
| 2015 | 74.74% | 4.02% | 1.62% | 15.96% |
| 2016 | 75.53% | 4.03% | 1.77% | 15.52% |
| 2017 | 75.59% | 3.92% | 2.10% | 15.58% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 3.85% | 2.73% | 16.21% |
| 2019 | 73.75% | 4.08% | 2.14% | 16.80% |
| 2020 | 70.15% | 3.76% | 2.53% | 17.49% |
| 2021 | 68.02% | 4.31% | 2.64% | 18.30% |
Groomer assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino groomer assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american groomer assistants have the lowest average salary at $29,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,696 |
| White | $31,742 |
| Black or African American | $29,918 |
| Asian | $31,734 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,775 |
Average groomer assistant age
See how the average age of groomer assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Groomer assistant 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 |
Groomer assistant age breakdown
The average age of groomer assistants is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the groomer assistant population.
Groomer assistant age breakdown
| Groomer Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Groomer assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for groomer assistants is high school diploma, with 39% of groomer assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Groomer assistants by degree level
| Groomer assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Groomer assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, groomer assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,806 annually. With a Associate degree, groomer assistants earn a median annual income of $31,353 compared to $29,813 for groomer assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,813 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,806 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,353 |
Groomer assistant employment statistics
Company size where groomer assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where groomer assistants work.
Groomer assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Groomer assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for groomer assistants are retail, health care and non profits.
Groomer assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Groomer assistant turnover and employment statistics
Groomer assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for groomer assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Groomer assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Groomer assistant 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 groomer assistant tenure
The average groomer assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,877 groomer assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Groomer assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Groomer assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of groomer assistants 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 |
| Snake Charmer | 10.68% | - |
| Groomer Assistant | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar groomer assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Snake Charmer | 10.68% | |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by groomer assistants
The most common foreign language among groomer assistants is Spanish at 70.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.9% and French is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 70.7%
- German, 4.9%
- French, 4.9%
- Polish, 4.9%
- Japanese, 3.7%
- Other, 10.9%
Groomer assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.7% |
| German | 4.9% |
| French | 4.9% |
| Polish | 4.9% |
| Japanese | 3.7% |
| Other | 10.9% |
