Horse wrangler demographics and statistics in the US
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Horse wrangler demographics by:
Horse wrangler gender statistics
70.3% of horse wranglers are women and 29.7% of horse wranglers are men.
- Female, 70.3%
- Male, 29.7%
Horse wrangler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.3% |
| Male | 29.7% |
Horse wrangler gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,800
Female income
$37,383
Horse wrangler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in horse wrangler positions over time. Currently, 70.3% of horse wranglers are female.
Horse wrangler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.63% | 63.37% |
| 2011 | 38.81% | 61.19% |
| 2012 | 38.17% | 61.83% |
| 2013 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2014 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2015 | 32.74% | 67.26% |
| 2016 | 32.76% | 67.24% |
| 2017 | 31.62% | 68.38% |
| 2018 | 29.71% | 70.29% |
| 2019 | 31.30% | 68.70% |
| 2020 | 32.78% | 67.22% |
| 2021 | 29.74% | 70.26% |
Horse wrangler related jobs gender ratio
We compared horse wranglers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Horse Wrangler | 30% | 70% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Horse wrangler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among horse wranglers is White, which makes up 64.6% of all horse wranglers. Comparatively, 24.5% of horse wranglers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of horse wranglers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.5%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Horse wrangler race
| Horse wrangler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Horse wrangler race and ethnicity over time
See how horse wrangler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Horse wrangler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.97% | 5.32% | 1.37% | 26.36% |
| 2011 | 65.52% | 5.76% | 1.31% | 25.24% |
| 2012 | 65.12% | 5.83% | 1.33% | 25.26% |
| 2013 | 64.86% | 5.55% | 1.33% | 25.71% |
| 2014 | 66.12% | 5.13% | 1.40% | 24.85% |
| 2015 | 67.93% | 5.22% | 1.54% | 22.83% |
| 2016 | 67.43% | 4.76% | 1.41% | 24.11% |
| 2017 | 69.57% | 4.38% | 1.41% | 22.22% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 4.78% | 1.36% | 20.93% |
| 2019 | 69.36% | 4.54% | 1.31% | 22.19% |
| 2020 | 71.30% | 4.68% | 1.45% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 64.61% | 4.72% | 1.86% | 24.50% |
Horse wrangler wage gap by race
According to our data, white horse wranglers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino horse wranglers have the lowest average salary at $43,497.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,179 |
| White | $49,793 |
| Black or African American | $45,970 |
| Asian | $44,803 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,497 |
Average horse wrangler age
See how the average age of horse wranglers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Horse wrangler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Horse wrangler age breakdown
The average age of horse wranglers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the horse wrangler population.
Horse wrangler age breakdown
| Horse Wrangler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Horse wrangler educational attainment
The most common degree for horse wranglers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of horse wranglers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Horse wranglers by degree level
| Horse wrangler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Horse wrangler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, horse wranglers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,111 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, horse wranglers earn a median annual income of $47,743 compared to $42,767 for horse wranglers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,767 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,743 |
| No Education | $40,253 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,111 |
Horse wrangler employment statistics
Most horse wranglers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where horse wranglers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where horse wranglers work.
Horse wrangler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Horse wrangler jobs by company type
Employees with the horse wrangler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most horse wranglers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Horse wrangler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 7% |
Horse wrangler jobs by industry
The most common industries for horse wranglers are hospitality, non profits and education.
Horse wrangler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Education | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Horse wrangler turnover and employment statistics
Horse wrangler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for horse wranglers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Horse wrangler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Horse wrangler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average horse wrangler tenure
The average horse wrangler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 228 horse wranglers resumes in Zippia's database.
Horse wrangler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Foreign languages spoken by horse wranglers
The most common foreign language among horse wranglers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Horse wrangler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |