Marine animal trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine animal trainer gender statistics
53.3% of marine animal trainers are women and 46.7% of marine animal trainers are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Marine animal trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Marine animal trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,160
Female income
$33,291
Marine animal trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine animal trainer positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of marine animal trainers are female.
Marine animal trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.74% | 35.26% |
| 2011 | 64.39% | 35.61% |
| 2012 | 57.13% | 42.87% |
| 2013 | 47.23% | 52.77% |
| 2014 | 48.56% | 51.44% |
| 2015 | 47.33% | 52.67% |
| 2016 | 59.32% | 40.68% |
| 2017 | 55.67% | 44.33% |
| 2018 | 44.77% | 55.23% |
| 2019 | 45.86% | 54.14% |
| 2020 | 55.43% | 44.57% |
| 2021 | 46.71% | 53.29% |
Marine animal trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine animal trainers 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% |
| Marine Animal Trainer | 47% | 53% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Marine animal trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine animal trainers is White, which makes up 71.4% of all marine animal trainers. Comparatively, 14.9% of marine animal trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of marine animal trainers are Unknown.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Marine animal trainer race
| Marine animal trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Marine animal trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how marine animal trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine animal trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.40% | 4.62% | 1.31% | 11.40% |
| 2011 | 79.91% | 2.84% | 1.46% | 13.30% |
| 2012 | 77.60% | 3.60% | 0.40% | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 80.53% | 4.46% | 0.61% | 9.71% |
| 2014 | 82.15% | 3.21% | 0.59% | 10.25% |
| 2015 | 83.40% | 2.00% | 1.23% | 10.32% |
| 2016 | 78.57% | 5.54% | 1.13% | 12.32% |
| 2017 | 81.78% | 3.04% | 0.55% | 11.75% |
| 2018 | 82.75% | 3.16% | 0.54% | 10.39% |
| 2019 | 83.58% | 3.40% | 0.62% | 9.92% |
| 2020 | 76.55% | 3.85% | 2.01% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 71.43% | 4.47% | 1.67% | 14.89% |
Marine animal trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white marine animal trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine animal trainers have the lowest average salary at $33,433.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,904 |
| White | $34,957 |
| Black or African American | $33,433 |
| Asian | $34,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,397 |
Average marine animal trainer age
See how the average age of marine animal trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marine animal trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 47 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Marine animal trainer age breakdown
The average age of marine animal trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the marine animal trainer population.
Marine animal trainer age breakdown
| Marine Animal Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Marine animal trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for marine animal trainers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of marine animal trainers 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, 59%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Marine animal trainers by degree level
| Marine animal trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Marine animal trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine animal trainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,707 annually. With a Associate degree, marine animal trainers earn a median annual income of $33,809 compared to $32,873 for marine animal trainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,873 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,707 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,809 |
Marine animal trainer employment statistics
Most marine animal trainers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where marine animal trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine animal trainers work.
Marine animal trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Marine animal trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the marine animal trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine animal trainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Marine animal trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 13% |
Marine animal trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine animal trainers are non profits, professional and hospitality.
Marine animal trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Marine animal trainer turnover and employment statistics
Marine animal trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine animal trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine animal trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine animal trainer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 3.81% |
| 2015 | 2.78% |
| 2016 | 3.55% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 2.17% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average marine animal trainer tenure
The average marine animal trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 357 marine animal trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine animal trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Marine animal trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine animal trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Dog Hair Clipper | 10.47% | 39,194 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Marine Animal Trainer | 15.62% | - |
Similar marine animal trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Dog Hair Clipper | 10.47% | 39,194 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine animal trainers
The most common foreign language among marine animal trainers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Indonesian, 7.1%
- Other, 28.6%
Marine animal trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Indonesian | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.6% |
