Obedience trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Obedience trainer gender statistics
68.1% of obedience trainers are women and 31.9% of obedience trainers are men.
- Female, 68.1%
- Male, 31.9%
Obedience trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.1% |
| Male | 31.9% |
Obedience trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,532
Female income
$38,894
Obedience trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in obedience trainer positions over time. Currently, 68.1% of obedience trainers are female.
Obedience trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.51% | 50.49% |
| 2011 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2012 | 41.58% | 58.42% |
| 2013 | 32.34% | 67.66% |
| 2014 | 33.52% | 66.48% |
| 2015 | 32.43% | 67.57% |
| 2016 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2017 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2018 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2019 | 31.15% | 68.85% |
| 2020 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2021 | 31.88% | 68.12% |
Obedience trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared obedience 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% |
| Obedience Trainer | 32% | 68% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Obedience trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among obedience trainers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all obedience trainers. Comparatively, 14.6% of obedience trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of obedience trainers are Unknown.
- White, 72.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Obedience trainer race
| Obedience trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Obedience trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how obedience trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Obedience trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.93% | 4.58% | 1.31% | 11.16% |
| 2011 | 80.44% | 2.80% | 1.45% | 13.05% |
| 2012 | 78.13% | 3.56% | 0.40% | 13.41% |
| 2013 | 81.06% | 4.42% | 0.61% | 9.46% |
| 2014 | 82.68% | 3.17% | 0.59% | 10.00% |
| 2015 | 83.93% | 1.96% | 1.23% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 79.10% | 5.50% | 1.12% | 12.07% |
| 2017 | 82.31% | 3.00% | 0.55% | 11.50% |
| 2018 | 83.28% | 3.12% | 0.54% | 10.14% |
| 2019 | 84.12% | 3.36% | 0.62% | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 77.08% | 3.81% | 2.01% | 12.14% |
| 2021 | 71.96% | 4.43% | 1.66% | 14.64% |
Obedience trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white obedience trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american obedience trainers have the lowest average salary at $39,160.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,046 |
| White | $42,059 |
| Black or African American | $39,160 |
| Asian | $40,469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,983 |
Average obedience trainer age
See how the average age of obedience trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Obedience 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 |
Obedience trainer age breakdown
The average age of obedience trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the obedience trainer population.
Obedience trainer age breakdown
| Obedience Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Obedience trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for obedience trainers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of obedience trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Obedience trainers by degree level
| Obedience trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Obedience trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, obedience trainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,578 annually. With a Associate degree, obedience trainers earn a median annual income of $39,867 compared to $38,113 for obedience trainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,578 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,867 |
Obedience trainer turnover and employment statistics
Obedience trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for obedience trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Obedience trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Obedience 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 obedience trainer tenure
The average obedience trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 obedience trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Obedience trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Obedience trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of obedience 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 |
| Ringman | 10.47% | 5,776 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Obedience Trainer | 15.62% | - |
Similar obedience trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Ringman | 10.47% | 5,776 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by obedience trainers
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 40.0%
Obedience trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 40.0% |