Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for kennel workers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 40,257 kennel workers currently employed in the United States.
- 75.1% of all kennel workers are women, while 24.9% are men.
- The average age of an employed kennel worker is 31 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of kennel workers is White (69.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Unknown (6.2%) and Black or African American (5.4%).
- In 2021, women earned 99% of what men earned.
- 11% of all kennel workers are LGBT.
- Kennel workers are 62% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
Kennel Worker Statistics By Gender
75.1% of kennel workers are women and 24.9% of kennel workers are men.
- Female, 75.1%
- Male, 24.9%
Kennel Workers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.1% |
| Male | 24.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Kennel Worker
Women Earn 99¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Kennel Worker Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the kennel worker position over time.
Kennel Worker Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.20% | 75.80% |
| 2011 | 26.92% | 73.08% |
| 2012 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2013 | 25.82% | 74.18% |
| 2014 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2015 | 27.88% | 72.12% |
| 2016 | 27.56% | 72.44% |
| 2017 | 22.62% | 77.38% |
| 2018 | 25.62% | 74.38% |
| 2019 | 23.82% | 76.18% |
| 2020 | 25.71% | 74.29% |
| 2021 | 24.89% | 75.11% |
Kennel Worker Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, ringman and farrier have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Daycare Provider | 6% | 94% |
| Horse Show Judge | 6% | 94% |
| Pet Groomer | 14% | 86% |
| Kennel Worker | 25% | 75% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
Kennel Worker Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among kennel workers is White, which makes up 69.4% of all kennel workers. Comparatively, there are 15.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.2% of the Unknown ethnicity.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Kennel Worker Race
| Kennel Worker Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Kennel Worker Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among kennel workers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Kennel Worker Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.27% | 5.12% | 1.81% | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 79.57% | 4.42% | 1.87% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 77.06% | 5.00% | 1.99% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 77.76% | 4.43% | 2.11% | 12.92% |
| 2014 | 76.40% | 5.63% | 2.58% | 12.25% |
| 2015 | 76.15% | 5.12% | 1.95% | 13.17% |
| 2016 | 76.95% | 5.13% | 2.09% | 12.73% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 5.02% | 2.42% | 12.80% |
| 2018 | 75.01% | 4.94% | 3.06% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 75.17% | 5.18% | 2.46% | 14.02% |
| 2020 | 71.57% | 4.86% | 2.85% | 14.71% |
| 2021 | 69.43% | 5.41% | 2.96% | 15.51% |
Kennel Worker Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,995 |
| White | $26,719 |
| Black or African American | $25,454 |
| Asian | $26,713 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,742 |
Average Age of a Kennel Worker
We determined the average age of kennel workers based on ethnicity and gender.
Kennel Worker Age By Race
| 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 Worker Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of kennel worker employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of kennel workers is 20-30 years old, which represents 45% of the population.
Kennel Worker Age
| Kennel Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Types of Kennel Worker Degree Levels
The most common degree for kennel workers is high school diploma 41% of kennel workers earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 28% and rounding it off is associate degree with 19%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelors, 28%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Kennel Workers By Education
| Kennel Worker Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelors | 28% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Kennel Worker Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,381 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,450 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,450 |
Kennel Worker Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where kennel workers work. We found most kennel workers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most kennel workers is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire kennel workers.
Kennel Worker Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
The Types Of Companies Kennel Worker Work In
Employees with the kennel worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kennel workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Kennel Worker Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 19% |
Top Industries Hiring Kennel Workers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ kennel workers. Those industries include health care, non profits and government.
Kennel Worker Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Government | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Kennel Worker Turnover And Employment Statistics
Kennel Worker Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of kennel workers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Kennel Worker Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Kennel Worker 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Kennel Worker Stay in a Job
By looking over 2,824 kennel workers resumes, we figured out that the average kennel worker enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 42%.
Kennel Worker Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Kennel Workers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to kennel workers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Snake Charmer | 10.68% | - |
| Kennel Worker | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Kennel Worker LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Snake Charmer | 10.68% | |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Kennel Workers
The most common foreign language among kennel workers is Spanish at 58.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.3% and French is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 58.5%
- German, 11.3%
- French, 7.5%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Swedish, 1.9%
- Other, 17.0%
Kennel Worker Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.5% |
| German | 11.3% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Swedish | 1.9% |
| Other | 17.0% |
