Humane officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Humane officer gender statistics
51.3% of humane officers are women and 48.7% of humane officers are men.
- Female, 51.3%
- Male, 48.7%
Humane officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% |
| Male | 48.7% |
Humane officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,590
Female income
$51,159
Humane officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in humane officer positions over time. Currently, 51.3% of humane officers are female.
Humane officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2011 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2012 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2013 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2014 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
| 2015 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2016 | 50.81% | 49.19% |
| 2017 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2018 | 47.41% | 52.59% |
| 2019 | 45.58% | 54.42% |
| 2020 | 43.49% | 56.51% |
| 2021 | 48.69% | 51.31% |
Humane officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared humane officers 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 Officer | 49% | 51% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Humane officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among humane officers is White, which makes up 76.2% of all humane officers. Comparatively, 8.7% of humane officers are Black or African American and 6.9% of humane officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.2%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.0%
Humane officer race
| Humane officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Humane officer race and ethnicity over time
See how humane officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Humane officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.23% | 7.21% | 1.05% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 81.19% | 7.42% | 1.65% | 7.74% |
| 2012 | 70.35% | 13.18% | 1.87% | 10.59% |
| 2013 | 75.83% | 11.46% | 2.11% | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 77.31% | 11.02% | 1.80% | 5.21% |
| 2015 | 79.27% | 8.15% | 1.06% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 72.33% | 8.96% | 2.14% | 12.86% |
| 2017 | 77.29% | 6.40% | 1.50% | 9.73% |
| 2018 | 69.75% | 8.61% | 1.87% | 14.31% |
| 2019 | 74.74% | 7.67% | 2.53% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 73.10% | 5.56% | 3.78% | 11.94% |
| 2021 | 76.20% | 8.68% | 1.01% | 6.91% |
Humane officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white humane officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown humane officers have the lowest average salary at $50,838.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,838 |
| White | $53,712 |
| Black or African American | $52,777 |
| Asian | $53,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,541 |
Humane officer age breakdown
The average age of humane officers is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the humane officer population.
Humane officer age breakdown
| Humane Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Humane officer educational attainment
The most common degree for humane officers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of humane officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Humane officers by degree level
| Humane officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Humane officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, humane officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,284 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, humane officers earn a median annual income of $59,489 compared to $47,570 for humane officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,284 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,264 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,489 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,570 |
Humane officer employment statistics
Most humane officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where humane officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where humane officers work.
Humane officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Humane officer jobs by company type
Employees with the humane officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most humane officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Humane officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 48% |
Humane officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for humane officers are government, non profits and professional.
Humane officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Humane officer turnover and employment statistics
Humane officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for humane officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Humane officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Humane officer 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 officer tenure
The average humane officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 357 humane officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Humane officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Humane officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of humane officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Gaming Surveillance Observer | 6.29% | 1,305 |
| Tipstaff | 7.17% | 137 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Security Screener | 15.51% | 45,041 |
| Humane Officer | 25.16% | - |
Similar humane officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Gaming Surveillance Observer | 6.29% | 1,305 |
| Tipstaff | 7.17% | 137 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Security Screener | 15.51% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by humane officers
The most common foreign language among humane officers is Spanish at 47.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 47.6%
- French, 14.3%
- Arabic, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Humane officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.6% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
