Pet counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Pet counselor gender statistics
73.2% of pet counselors are women and 26.8% of pet counselors are men.
- Female, 73.2%
- Male, 26.8%
Pet counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.2% |
| Male | 26.8% |
Pet counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,850
Female income
$31,461
Pet counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pet counselor positions over time. Currently, 73.2% of pet counselors are female.
Pet counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2011 | 28.92% | 71.08% |
| 2012 | 31.70% | 68.30% |
| 2013 | 27.76% | 72.24% |
| 2014 | 29.76% | 70.24% |
| 2015 | 29.92% | 70.08% |
| 2016 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2017 | 24.40% | 75.60% |
| 2018 | 27.56% | 72.44% |
| 2019 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2020 | 27.65% | 72.35% |
| 2021 | 26.79% | 73.21% |
Pet counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared pet counselors 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 Counselor | 27% | 73% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Pet counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pet counselors is White, which makes up 68.8% of all pet counselors. Comparatively, 17.0% of pet counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of pet counselors are Unknown.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Pet counselor race
| Pet counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Pet counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how pet counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pet counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.69% | 4.48% | 1.62% | 13.34% |
| 2011 | 78.98% | 3.77% | 1.68% | 13.48% |
| 2012 | 76.47% | 4.35% | 1.80% | 14.51% |
| 2013 | 77.18% | 3.78% | 1.92% | 14.36% |
| 2014 | 75.82% | 4.98% | 2.39% | 13.69% |
| 2015 | 75.57% | 4.47% | 1.76% | 14.61% |
| 2016 | 76.36% | 4.48% | 1.90% | 14.17% |
| 2017 | 76.42% | 4.37% | 2.23% | 14.23% |
| 2018 | 74.42% | 4.30% | 2.87% | 14.86% |
| 2019 | 74.58% | 4.53% | 2.27% | 15.45% |
| 2020 | 70.98% | 4.21% | 2.66% | 16.15% |
| 2021 | 68.85% | 4.76% | 2.77% | 16.95% |
Pet counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino pet counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pet counselors have the lowest average salary at $30,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,374 |
| White | $32,436 |
| Black or African American | $30,585 |
| Asian | $32,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,470 |
Average pet counselor age
See how the average age of pet counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pet counselor 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 counselor age breakdown
The average age of pet counselors is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the pet counselor population.
Pet counselor age breakdown
| Pet Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Pet counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for pet counselors is bachelor's degree, with 37% of pet counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Pet counselors by degree level
| Pet counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Pet counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pet counselors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,515 annually. With a Associate degree, pet counselors earn a median annual income of $32,042 compared to $30,478 for pet counselors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,478 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,515 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,042 |
Pet counselor employment statistics
Company size where pet counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pet counselors work.
Pet counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 3% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Pet counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for pet counselors are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Pet counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
Pet counselor turnover and employment statistics
Pet counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pet counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pet counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pet counselor 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 counselor tenure
The average pet counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 488 pet counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Pet counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Pet counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pet counselors 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 |
| Obedience Trainer | 10.68% | 20,857 |
| Pet Counselor | 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 pet counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Obedience Trainer | 10.68% | 20,857 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by pet counselors
The most common foreign language among pet counselors is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 18.2% and Thai is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- German, 18.2%
- Thai, 9.1%
Pet counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| German | 18.2% |
| Thai | 9.1% |