Kennel aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Kennel aide gender statistics
76.3% of kennel aides are women and 23.7% of kennel aides are men.
- Female, 76.3%
- Male, 23.7%
Kennel aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.3% |
| Male | 23.7% |
Kennel aide gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,716
Female income
$27,477
Kennel aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kennel aide positions over time. Currently, 76.3% of kennel aides are female.
Kennel aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.00% | 77.00% |
| 2011 | 25.63% | 74.37% |
| 2012 | 28.22% | 71.78% |
| 2013 | 24.56% | 75.44% |
| 2014 | 26.41% | 73.59% |
| 2015 | 26.56% | 73.44% |
| 2016 | 26.25% | 73.75% |
| 2017 | 21.47% | 78.53% |
| 2018 | 24.37% | 75.63% |
| 2019 | 22.63% | 77.37% |
| 2020 | 24.46% | 75.54% |
| 2021 | 23.66% | 76.34% |
Kennel aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared kennel aides 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% |
| Kennel Aide | 24% | 76% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Kennel aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kennel aides is White, which makes up 68.2% of all kennel aides. Comparatively, 17.8% of kennel aides are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of kennel aides are Unknown.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Kennel aide race
| Kennel aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Kennel aide race and ethnicity over time
See how kennel aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kennel aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.99% | 3.96% | 1.47% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 78.29% | 3.25% | 1.53% | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 75.78% | 3.83% | 1.64% | 15.39% |
| 2013 | 76.48% | 3.26% | 1.77% | 15.24% |
| 2014 | 75.12% | 4.46% | 2.23% | 14.56% |
| 2015 | 74.88% | 3.95% | 1.60% | 15.49% |
| 2016 | 75.67% | 3.96% | 1.75% | 15.05% |
| 2017 | 75.73% | 3.85% | 2.08% | 15.11% |
| 2018 | 73.73% | 3.78% | 2.71% | 15.74% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 4.01% | 2.12% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 70.29% | 3.69% | 2.51% | 17.02% |
| 2021 | 68.15% | 4.24% | 2.62% | 17.83% |
Kennel aide wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino kennel aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kennel aides have the lowest average salary at $26,934.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,423 |
| White | $28,077 |
| Black or African American | $26,934 |
| Asian | $28,072 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,097 |
Average kennel aide age
See how the average age of kennel aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Kennel aide 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 |
Kennel aide age breakdown
The average age of kennel aides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the kennel aide population.
Kennel aide age breakdown
| Kennel Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Kennel aide educational attainment
The most common degree for kennel aides is high school diploma, with 35% of kennel aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Kennel aides by degree level
| Kennel aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Kennel aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kennel aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,734 annually. With a Associate degree, kennel aides earn a median annual income of $27,835 compared to $26,867 for kennel aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,867 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,734 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,835 |
Kennel aide employment statistics
Company size where kennel aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kennel aides work.
Kennel aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 30% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
Kennel aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for kennel aides are health care, government and non profits.
Kennel aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Government | 18% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
Kennel aide turnover and employment statistics
Kennel aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kennel aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kennel aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kennel aide 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 kennel aide tenure
The average kennel aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 kennel aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Kennel aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Kennel aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kennel aides 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 |
| Marine Animal Trainer | 10.68% | 33,630 |
| Kennel Aide | 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 kennel aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Marine Animal Trainer | 10.68% | 33,630 |
| 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 kennel aides
- Spanish, 100.0%
Kennel aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |