Horse trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Horse trainer gender statistics
67.0% of horse trainers are women and 33.0% of horse trainers are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Horse trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Horse trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,488
Female income
$33,336
Horse trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in horse trainer positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of horse trainers are female.
Horse trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.82% | 49.18% |
| 2011 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2012 | 42.85% | 57.15% |
| 2013 | 33.49% | 66.51% |
| 2014 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2015 | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 2016 | 45.06% | 54.94% |
| 2017 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2018 | 31.32% | 68.68% |
| 2019 | 32.28% | 67.72% |
| 2020 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2021 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
Horse trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared horse 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% |
| Horse Trainer | 33% | 67% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Horse trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among horse trainers is White, which makes up 72.2% of all horse trainers. Comparatively, 14.5% of horse trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of horse trainers are Unknown.
- White, 72.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Horse trainer race
| Horse trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Horse trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how horse trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Horse trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.20% | 4.56% | 1.31% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 80.71% | 2.77% | 1.45% | 12.89% |
| 2012 | 78.39% | 3.53% | 0.40% | 13.24% |
| 2013 | 81.32% | 4.40% | 0.60% | 9.30% |
| 2014 | 82.94% | 3.14% | 0.58% | 9.84% |
| 2015 | 84.19% | 1.93% | 1.23% | 9.91% |
| 2016 | 79.37% | 5.47% | 1.12% | 11.91% |
| 2017 | 82.58% | 2.98% | 0.55% | 11.34% |
| 2018 | 83.54% | 3.10% | 0.54% | 9.98% |
| 2019 | 84.38% | 3.34% | 0.62% | 9.51% |
| 2020 | 77.35% | 3.78% | 2.01% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 72.22% | 4.40% | 1.66% | 14.48% |
Horse trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white horse trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american horse trainers have the lowest average salary at $33,523.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,147 |
| White | $35,554 |
| Black or African American | $33,523 |
| Asian | $34,443 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,803 |
Average horse trainer age
See how the average age of horse trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Horse 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 |
Horse trainer age breakdown
The average age of horse trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the horse trainer population.
Horse trainer age breakdown
| Horse Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Horse trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for horse trainers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of horse trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Horse trainers by degree level
| Horse trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Horse trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, horse trainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,219 annually. With a Associate degree, horse trainers earn a median annual income of $34,021 compared to $32,784 for horse trainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,784 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,219 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,021 |
Horse trainer employment statistics
Most horse trainers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where horse trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where horse trainers work.
Horse trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Horse trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the horse trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most horse trainers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Horse trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 6% |
Horse trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for horse trainers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Horse trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Horse trainer turnover and employment statistics
Horse trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for horse trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Horse trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Horse 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 horse trainer tenure
The average horse trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,499 horse trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Horse trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Horse trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of horse 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 Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Horse Trainer | 15.62% | - |
Similar horse trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Kennel Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by horse trainers
The most common foreign language among horse trainers is Spanish at 48.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 48.0%
- French, 12.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Swedish, 4.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 24.0%
Horse trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Swedish | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 24.0% |
