Pet handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Pet handler gender statistics
75.0% of pet handlers are women and 25.0% of pet handlers are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Pet handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Pet handler gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,788
Female income
$31,082
Pet handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pet handler positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of pet handlers are female.
Pet handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.12% | 58.88% |
| 2011 | 40.75% | 59.25% |
| 2012 | 33.63% | 66.37% |
| 2013 | 25.39% | 74.61% |
| 2014 | 26.42% | 73.58% |
| 2015 | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 2016 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2017 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2018 | 23.57% | 76.43% |
| 2019 | 24.37% | 75.63% |
| 2020 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Pet handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared pet handlers 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 Handler | 25% | 75% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Pet handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pet handlers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all pet handlers. Comparatively, 14.7% of pet handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of pet handlers are Unknown.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Pet handler race
| Pet handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Pet handler race and ethnicity over time
See how pet handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pet handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.12% | 4.59% | 1.31% | 11.17% |
| 2011 | 80.63% | 2.80% | 1.45% | 13.07% |
| 2012 | 78.32% | 3.56% | 0.40% | 13.42% |
| 2013 | 81.25% | 4.43% | 0.61% | 9.48% |
| 2014 | 82.87% | 3.17% | 0.59% | 10.02% |
| 2015 | 84.12% | 1.96% | 1.23% | 10.09% |
| 2016 | 79.29% | 5.50% | 1.12% | 12.09% |
| 2017 | 82.50% | 3.00% | 0.55% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 83.47% | 3.13% | 0.54% | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 84.31% | 3.37% | 0.62% | 9.69% |
| 2020 | 77.27% | 3.81% | 2.01% | 12.15% |
| 2021 | 72.15% | 4.43% | 1.66% | 14.66% |
Pet handler wage gap by race
According to our data, white pet handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pet handlers have the lowest average salary at $31,198.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,580 |
| White | $32,435 |
| Black or African American | $31,198 |
| Asian | $31,761 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,981 |
Average pet handler age
See how the average age of pet handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pet handler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 47 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Pet handler age breakdown
The average age of pet handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the pet handler population.
Pet handler age breakdown
| Pet Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Pet handler educational attainment
The most common degree for pet handlers is high school diploma, with 41% of pet handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 6%
Pet handlers by degree level
| Pet handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Pet handler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pet handlers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,233 annually. With a Associate degree, pet handlers earn a median annual income of $31,503 compared to $30,741 for pet handlers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,741 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,233 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,503 |
Pet handler employment statistics
Company size where pet handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pet handlers work.
Pet handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Pet handler turnover and employment statistics
Pet handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pet handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pet handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pet handler 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 pet handler tenure
The average pet handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 pet handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pet handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Pet handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pet handlers 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 |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Pet Handler | 15.62% | - |
Similar pet handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by pet handlers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 33.3%
Pet handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 33.3% |