Pet caretaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Pet caretaker gender statistics
70.6% of pet caretakers are women and 29.4% of pet caretakers are men.
- Female, 70.6%
- Male, 29.4%
Pet caretaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% |
| Male | 29.4% |
Pet caretaker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,029
Female income
$30,549
Pet caretaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pet caretaker positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of pet caretakers are female.
Pet caretaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2011 | 31.68% | 68.32% |
| 2012 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2013 | 30.46% | 69.54% |
| 2014 | 32.56% | 67.44% |
| 2015 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
| 2016 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2017 | 26.89% | 73.11% |
| 2018 | 30.24% | 69.76% |
| 2019 | 28.24% | 71.76% |
| 2020 | 30.35% | 69.65% |
| 2021 | 29.43% | 70.57% |
Pet caretaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared pet 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% |
| Pet Caretaker | 29% | 71% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Pet caretaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pet caretakers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all pet caretakers. Comparatively, 18.1% of pet caretakers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of pet caretakers are Unknown.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Pet caretaker race
| Pet caretaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Pet caretaker race and ethnicity over time
See how pet caretaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pet caretaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.70% | 4.16% | 1.53% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 78.00% | 3.45% | 1.59% | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 75.49% | 4.03% | 1.70% | 15.64% |
| 2013 | 76.19% | 3.46% | 1.83% | 15.48% |
| 2014 | 74.83% | 4.67% | 2.29% | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 74.58% | 4.15% | 1.66% | 15.73% |
| 2016 | 75.38% | 4.17% | 1.81% | 15.29% |
| 2017 | 75.44% | 4.06% | 2.14% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 73.44% | 3.98% | 2.77% | 15.98% |
| 2019 | 73.60% | 4.22% | 2.18% | 16.58% |
| 2020 | 69.99% | 3.90% | 2.57% | 17.27% |
| 2021 | 67.86% | 4.45% | 2.68% | 18.07% |
Pet caretaker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino pet caretakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pet caretakers have the lowest average salary at $29,469.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,441 |
| White | $31,759 |
| Black or African American | $29,469 |
| Asian | $31,749 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,801 |
Average pet caretaker age
See how the average age of pet caretakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pet 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 |
Pet caretaker age breakdown
The average age of pet caretakers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the pet caretaker population.
Pet caretaker age breakdown
| Pet Caretaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Pet caretaker educational attainment
The most common degree for pet caretakers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of pet caretakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pet caretakers by degree level
| Pet caretaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pet caretaker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pet caretakers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,110 annually. With a Associate degree, pet caretakers earn a median annual income of $31,268 compared to $29,338 for pet caretakers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,338 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,110 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,268 |
Pet caretaker employment statistics
Most pet caretakers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where pet caretakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pet caretakers work.
Pet caretaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Pet caretaker jobs by company type
Employees with the pet caretaker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pet caretakers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pet caretaker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 80% |
Pet caretaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for pet caretakers are professional, non profits and transportation.
Pet caretaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Pet caretaker turnover and employment statistics
Pet caretaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pet caretakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pet caretaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pet 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 pet caretaker tenure
The average pet caretaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 386 pet caretakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pet caretaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Pet caretaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Seeing Eye Dog Teacher | 10.68% | 57,519 |
| Pet Caretaker | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar pet caretaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Seeing Eye Dog Teacher | 10.68% | 57,519 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by pet caretakers
The most common foreign language among pet caretakers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 12.5% and Thai is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Thai, 12.5%
- Swedish, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Pet caretaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Thai | 12.5% |
| Swedish | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |
