Reptile keeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Reptile keeper gender statistics
51.2% of reptile keepers are women and 48.8% of reptile keepers are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Reptile keeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Reptile keeper gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,182
Female income
$34,688
Reptile keeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reptile keeper positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of reptile keepers are female.
Reptile keeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.85% | 52.15% |
| 2011 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
| 2012 | 54.71% | 45.29% |
| 2013 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| 2014 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2015 | 52.63% | 47.37% |
| 2016 | 52.24% | 47.76% |
| 2017 | 45.66% | 54.34% |
| 2018 | 49.75% | 50.25% |
| 2019 | 47.33% | 52.67% |
| 2020 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2021 | 48.78% | 51.22% |
Reptile keeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared reptile keepers 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% |
| Reptile Keeper | 49% | 51% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Reptile keeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reptile keepers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all reptile keepers. Comparatively, 12.8% of reptile keepers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of reptile keepers 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%
Reptile keeper race
| Reptile keeper 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% |
Reptile keeper race and ethnicity over time
See how reptile keeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reptile keeper 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% |
Reptile keeper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino reptile keepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american reptile keepers have the lowest average salary at $33,577.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,577 |
| White | $35,930 |
| Black or African American | $33,577 |
| Asian | $35,919 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,972 |
Average reptile keeper age
See how the average age of reptile keepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reptile keeper 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 |
Reptile keeper age breakdown
The average age of reptile keepers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the reptile keeper population.
Reptile keeper age breakdown
| Reptile Keeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Reptile keeper educational attainment
The most common degree for reptile keepers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of reptile keepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Reptile keepers by degree level
| Reptile keeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Reptile keeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reptile keepers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,310 annually. With a Associate degree, reptile keepers earn a median annual income of $35,426 compared to $33,442 for reptile keepers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,310 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,426 |
Reptile keeper employment statistics
Company size where reptile keepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reptile keepers work.
Reptile keeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Reptile keeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for reptile keepers are education, hospitality and non profits.
Reptile keeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Media | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
Reptile keeper turnover and employment statistics
Reptile keeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reptile keepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reptile keeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reptile keeper 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 reptile keeper tenure
The average reptile keeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 reptile keepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Reptile keeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Reptile keeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reptile keepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Show Judge | 10.68% | 6,145 |
| Reptile Keeper | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar reptile keeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Show Judge | 10.68% | 6,145 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by reptile keepers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Reptile keeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |