Marine mammal trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine mammal trainer gender statistics
69.7% of marine mammal trainers are women and 30.3% of marine mammal trainers are men.
- Female, 69.7%
- Male, 30.3%
Marine mammal trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.7% |
| Male | 30.3% |
Marine mammal trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,082
Female income
$35,038
Marine mammal trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine mammal trainer positions over time. Currently, 69.7% of marine mammal trainers are female.
Marine mammal trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2011 | 47.25% | 52.75% |
| 2012 | 39.76% | 60.24% |
| 2013 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2014 | 31.87% | 68.13% |
| 2015 | 30.80% | 69.20% |
| 2016 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2017 | 38.35% | 61.65% |
| 2018 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2019 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2020 | 38.12% | 61.88% |
| 2021 | 30.28% | 69.72% |
Marine mammal trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine mammal 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 Mammal Trainer | 30% | 70% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Marine mammal trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine mammal trainers is White, which makes up 71.7% of all marine mammal trainers. Comparatively, 14.3% of marine mammal trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of marine mammal trainers are Unknown.
- White, 71.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Unknown, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Marine mammal trainer race
| Marine mammal trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Marine mammal trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how marine mammal trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine mammal trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.70% | 4.52% | 1.30% | 10.79% |
| 2011 | 80.21% | 2.74% | 1.45% | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 77.89% | 3.50% | 0.40% | 13.04% |
| 2013 | 80.82% | 4.36% | 0.60% | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 82.45% | 3.11% | 0.58% | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 83.69% | 1.90% | 1.23% | 9.71% |
| 2016 | 78.87% | 5.44% | 1.12% | 11.70% |
| 2017 | 82.08% | 2.94% | 0.55% | 11.14% |
| 2018 | 83.05% | 3.06% | 0.54% | 9.77% |
| 2019 | 83.88% | 3.31% | 0.61% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 76.85% | 3.75% | 2.01% | 11.77% |
| 2021 | 71.72% | 4.37% | 1.66% | 14.27% |
Marine mammal trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white marine mammal trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine mammal trainers have the lowest average salary at $35,209.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,774 |
| White | $37,043 |
| Black or African American | $35,209 |
| Asian | $36,042 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,367 |
Average marine mammal trainer age
See how the average age of marine mammal trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marine mammal 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 mammal trainer age breakdown
The average age of marine mammal trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the marine mammal trainer population.
Marine mammal trainer age breakdown
| Marine Mammal Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Marine mammal trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for marine mammal trainers is bachelor's degree, with 85% of marine mammal trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 6% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Marine mammal trainers by degree level
| Marine mammal trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Marine mammal trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine mammal trainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,741 annually. With a Associate degree, marine mammal trainers earn a median annual income of $35,660 compared to $34,537 for marine mammal trainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,741 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,660 |
Marine mammal trainer employment statistics
Most marine mammal trainers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where marine mammal trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine mammal trainers work.
Marine mammal trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Marine mammal trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the marine mammal trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine mammal trainers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Marine mammal trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 10% |
Marine mammal trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine mammal trainers are education, hospitality and professional.
Marine mammal trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Marine mammal trainer turnover and employment statistics
Marine mammal trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine mammal trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine mammal trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine mammal 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 mammal trainer tenure
The average marine mammal trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 389 marine mammal trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine mammal trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Marine mammal trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine mammal 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 |
| Cat, Dog, Or Other Pet Groomer | 10.47% | 22,653 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Marine Mammal Trainer | 15.62% | - |
Similar marine mammal trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Cat, Dog, Or Other Pet Groomer | 10.47% | 22,653 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine mammal trainers
The most common foreign language among marine mammal trainers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Italian, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Czech, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Other, 16.5%
Marine mammal trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Czech | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.5% |