Humane agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Humane agent gender statistics
71.2% of humane agents are women and 28.8% of humane agents are men.
- Female, 71.2%
- Male, 28.8%
Humane agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.2% |
| Male | 28.8% |
Humane agent gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,296
Female income
$34,744
Humane agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in humane agent positions over time. Currently, 71.2% of humane agents are female.
Humane agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.81% | 66.19% |
| 2011 | 21.78% | 78.22% |
| 2012 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2013 | 32.78% | 67.22% |
| 2014 | 25.74% | 74.26% |
| 2015 | 30.63% | 69.37% |
| 2016 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
| 2017 | 28.64% | 71.36% |
| 2018 | 27.78% | 72.22% |
| 2019 | 26.33% | 73.67% |
| 2020 | 24.72% | 75.28% |
| 2021 | 28.82% | 71.18% |
Humane agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared humane agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Humane Agent | 29% | 71% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Humane agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among humane agents is White, which makes up 76.1% of all humane agents. Comparatively, 8.6% of humane agents are Black or African American and 7.1% of humane agents are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.0%
Humane agent race
| Humane agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Humane agent race and ethnicity over time
See how humane agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Humane agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.16% | 7.12% | 1.07% | 13.39% |
| 2011 | 81.11% | 7.32% | 1.67% | 7.89% |
| 2012 | 70.28% | 13.08% | 1.89% | 10.73% |
| 2013 | 75.75% | 11.36% | 2.13% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 77.24% | 10.93% | 1.82% | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 79.19% | 8.06% | 1.09% | 9.22% |
| 2016 | 72.26% | 8.86% | 2.16% | 13.01% |
| 2017 | 77.22% | 6.30% | 1.53% | 9.87% |
| 2018 | 69.68% | 8.51% | 1.89% | 14.46% |
| 2019 | 74.67% | 7.58% | 2.56% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 73.03% | 5.46% | 3.80% | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 76.13% | 8.59% | 1.03% | 7.06% |
Humane agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white humane agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown humane agents have the lowest average salary at $34,620.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,620 |
| White | $35,724 |
| Black or African American | $35,368 |
| Asian | $35,501 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,277 |
Humane agent age breakdown
The average age of humane agents is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the humane agent population.
Humane agent age breakdown
| Humane Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Humane agent educational attainment
The most common degree for humane agents is bachelor's degree, with 56% of humane agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Humane agents by degree level
| Humane agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Humane agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, humane agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,991 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, humane agents earn a median annual income of $37,870 compared to $33,331 for humane agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,991 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,573 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,870 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,331 |
Humane agent employment statistics
Most humane agents work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where humane agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where humane agents work.
Humane agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Humane agent jobs by company type
Employees with the humane agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most humane agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Humane agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 12% |
Humane agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for humane agents are professional, health care and government.
Humane agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Humane agent turnover and employment statistics
Humane agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for humane agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Humane agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Humane agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.72% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 4.00% |
| 2014 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 5.95% |
| 2021 | 4.95% |
Average humane agent tenure
The average humane agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 humane agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Humane agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Humane agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of humane agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Internal Security Manager | 6.29% | 95,309 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Boating Safety Officer | 7.20% | 67,924 |
| Alarm Investigator | 8.27% | 5,311 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |
| Humane Agent | 25.16% | - |
Similar humane agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Internal Security Manager | 6.29% | 95,309 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Boating Safety Officer | 7.20% | 67,924 |
| Alarm Investigator | 8.27% | 5,311 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by humane agents
The most common foreign language among humane agents is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Humane agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |