Hot walker demographics and statistics in the US
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Hot walker demographics by:
Hot walker gender statistics
60.6% of hot walkers are women and 39.4% of hot walkers are men.
- Female, 60.6%
- Male, 39.4%
Hot walker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.6% |
| Male | 39.4% |
Hot walker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,011
Female income
$41,060
Hot walker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hot walker positions over time. Currently, 60.6% of hot walkers are female.
Hot walker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.48% | 61.52% |
| 2011 | 41.93% | 58.07% |
| 2012 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2013 | 40.55% | 59.45% |
| 2014 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2015 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2016 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
| 2017 | 36.42% | 63.58% |
| 2018 | 40.30% | 59.70% |
| 2019 | 37.99% | 62.01% |
| 2020 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2021 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
Hot walker related jobs gender ratio
We compared hot walkers 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% |
| Hot Walker | 39% | 61% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Hot walker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hot walkers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all hot walkers. Comparatively, 18.5% of hot walkers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of hot walkers are Unknown.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Hot walker race
| Hot walker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Hot walker race and ethnicity over time
See how hot walker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hot walker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.75% | 4.05% | 1.50% | 14.84% |
| 2011 | 78.05% | 3.34% | 1.55% | 14.98% |
| 2012 | 75.54% | 3.92% | 1.67% | 16.02% |
| 2013 | 76.24% | 3.35% | 1.80% | 15.86% |
| 2014 | 74.88% | 4.56% | 2.26% | 15.19% |
| 2015 | 74.63% | 4.04% | 1.63% | 16.12% |
| 2016 | 75.43% | 4.06% | 1.77% | 15.68% |
| 2017 | 75.49% | 3.95% | 2.11% | 15.74% |
| 2018 | 73.49% | 3.87% | 2.74% | 16.36% |
| 2019 | 73.65% | 4.11% | 2.15% | 16.96% |
| 2020 | 70.04% | 3.79% | 2.54% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 4.34% | 2.65% | 18.46% |
Hot walker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hot walkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hot walkers have the lowest average salary at $38,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,847 |
| White | $43,468 |
| Black or African American | $38,949 |
| Asian | $43,447 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,552 |
Average hot walker age
See how the average age of hot walkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hot walker 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 |
Hot walker age breakdown
The average age of hot walkers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the hot walker population.
Hot walker age breakdown
| Hot Walker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Hot walker educational attainment
The most common degree for hot walkers is bachelor's degree, with 28% of hot walkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hot walkers by degree level
| Hot walker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hot walker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hot walkers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,208 annually. With a Associate degree, hot walkers earn a median annual income of $42,485 compared to $38,695 for hot walkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,695 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,485 |
Hot walker employment statistics
Company size where hot walkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hot walkers work.
Hot walker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Hot walker turnover and employment statistics
Hot walker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hot walkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hot walker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hot walker 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 hot walker tenure
The average hot walker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 hot walkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hot walker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hot walker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hot walkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Seeing Eye Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,791 |
| Hot Walker | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar hot walker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Seeing Eye Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,791 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by hot walkers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hot walker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
