Nonfarm animal caretaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Nonfarm animal caretaker demographics by:
Nonfarm animal caretaker gender statistics
83.0% of nonfarm animal caretakers are women and 17.0% of nonfarm animal caretakers are men.
- Female, 83.0%
- Male, 17.0%
Nonfarm animal caretaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.0% |
| Male | 17.0% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,437
Female income
$30,002
Nonfarm animal caretaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nonfarm animal caretaker positions over time. Currently, 83.0% of nonfarm animal caretakers are female.
Nonfarm animal caretaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.50% | 83.50% |
| 2011 | 18.57% | 81.43% |
| 2012 | 20.65% | 79.35% |
| 2013 | 17.72% | 82.28% |
| 2014 | 19.19% | 80.81% |
| 2015 | 19.31% | 80.69% |
| 2016 | 19.06% | 80.94% |
| 2017 | 15.32% | 84.68% |
| 2018 | 17.58% | 82.42% |
| 2019 | 16.22% | 83.78% |
| 2020 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2021 | 17.02% | 82.98% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared nonfarm animal caretakers 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% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretaker | 17% | 83% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Nonfarm animal caretaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nonfarm animal caretakers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all nonfarm animal caretakers. Comparatively, 12.8% of nonfarm animal caretakers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of nonfarm animal caretakers are Unknown.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Nonfarm animal caretaker race
| Nonfarm animal caretaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker race and ethnicity over time
See how nonfarm animal caretaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nonfarm animal caretaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.40% | 3.19% | 1.24% | 9.17% |
| 2011 | 84.70% | 2.48% | 1.30% | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 82.19% | 3.06% | 1.42% | 10.34% |
| 2013 | 82.89% | 2.49% | 1.55% | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 81.54% | 3.70% | 2.01% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 81.29% | 3.18% | 1.38% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 82.08% | 3.20% | 1.52% | 10.00% |
| 2017 | 82.14% | 3.09% | 1.85% | 10.06% |
| 2018 | 80.14% | 3.01% | 2.49% | 10.69% |
| 2019 | 80.30% | 3.25% | 1.89% | 11.28% |
| 2020 | 76.70% | 2.93% | 2.29% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 74.57% | 3.48% | 2.39% | 12.78% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino nonfarm animal caretakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nonfarm animal caretakers have the lowest average salary at $29,025.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,905 |
| White | $31,095 |
| Black or African American | $29,025 |
| Asian | $31,086 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,133 |
Average nonfarm animal caretaker age
See how the average age of nonfarm animal caretakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nonfarm animal caretaker 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 |
Nonfarm animal caretaker age breakdown
The average age of nonfarm animal caretakers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the nonfarm animal caretaker population.
Nonfarm animal caretaker age breakdown
| Nonfarm Animal Caretaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker educational attainment
The most common degree for nonfarm animal caretakers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of nonfarm animal caretakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Nonfarm animal caretakers by degree level
| Nonfarm animal caretaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Nonfarm animal caretaker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nonfarm animal caretakers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,311 annually. With a Associate degree, nonfarm animal caretakers earn a median annual income of $30,652 compared to $28,906 for nonfarm animal caretakers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,311 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,652 |
Nonfarm animal caretaker employment statistics
Most nonfarm animal caretakers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where nonfarm animal caretakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nonfarm animal caretakers work.
Nonfarm animal caretaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker jobs by company type
Employees with the nonfarm animal caretaker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nonfarm animal caretakers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nonfarm animal caretaker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for nonfarm animal caretakers are education, media and health care.
Nonfarm animal caretaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Media | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker turnover and employment statistics
Nonfarm animal caretaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nonfarm animal caretakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nonfarm animal caretaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nonfarm animal caretaker 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 nonfarm animal caretaker tenure
The average nonfarm animal caretaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 nonfarm animal caretakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nonfarm animal caretaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Nonfarm animal caretaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nonfarm animal caretakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Agility Instructor | 10.68% | 24,419 |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretaker | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar nonfarm animal caretaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Agility Instructor | 10.68% | 24,419 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
