Research animal attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Research animal attendant demographics by:
Research animal attendant gender statistics
71.6% of research animal attendants are women and 28.4% of research animal attendants are men.
- Female, 71.6%
- Male, 28.4%
Research animal attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.6% |
| Male | 28.4% |
Research animal attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,738
Female income
$29,883
Research animal attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research animal attendant positions over time. Currently, 71.6% of research animal attendants are female.
Research animal attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.42% | 70.58% |
| 2011 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2012 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2013 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2014 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2015 | 28.19% | 71.81% |
| 2016 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2017 | 33.13% | 66.87% |
| 2018 | 26.80% | 73.20% |
| 2019 | 29.89% | 70.11% |
| 2020 | 30.82% | 69.18% |
| 2021 | 28.38% | 71.62% |
Research animal attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared research animal attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Research Animal Attendant | 28% | 72% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Research animal attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research animal attendants is White, which makes up 68.9% of all research animal attendants. Comparatively, 18.1% of research animal attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of research animal attendants are Unknown.
- White, 68.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research animal attendant race
| Research animal attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research animal attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how research animal attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research animal attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 1.92% | 1.17% | 14.31% |
| 2011 | 77.91% | 3.57% | 2.10% | 13.42% |
| 2012 | 78.19% | 3.33% | 1.61% | 13.96% |
| 2013 | 79.49% | 3.94% | 1.06% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 81.20% | 2.40% | 1.32% | 12.36% |
| 2015 | 75.29% | 3.97% | 3.93% | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 76.43% | 3.59% | 2.07% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 75.17% | 3.39% | 2.20% | 15.73% |
| 2018 | 74.31% | 2.69% | 2.47% | 16.69% |
| 2019 | 72.96% | 3.04% | 3.92% | 16.26% |
| 2020 | 71.48% | 2.71% | 3.38% | 16.48% |
| 2021 | 68.95% | 2.72% | 3.22% | 18.11% |
Research animal attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american research animal attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown research animal attendants have the lowest average salary at $30,189.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,189 |
| White | $30,406 |
| Black or African American | $31,257 |
| Asian | $31,029 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,823 |
Average research animal attendant age
See how the average age of research animal attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research animal attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26 | |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Asian | 24 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 25 |
Research animal attendant age breakdown
The average age of research animal attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 61% of the research animal attendant population.
Research animal attendant age breakdown
| Research Animal Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 61% |
Research animal attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for research animal attendants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of research animal attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Research animal attendants by degree level
| Research animal attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Research animal attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research animal attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,157 annually. With a Associate degree, research animal attendants earn a median annual income of $30,813 compared to $30,069 for research animal attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,069 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,157 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,813 |
Research animal attendant employment statistics
Company size where research animal attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research animal attendants work.
Research animal attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Research animal attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the research animal attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research animal attendants prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Research animal attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 18% |
Research animal attendant turnover and employment statistics
Research animal attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research animal attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research animal attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research animal attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 7.13% |
| 2014 | 4.87% |
| 2015 | 6.22% |
| 2016 | 3.35% |
| 2017 | 4.27% |
| 2018 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 4.00% |
| 2020 | 2.95% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average research animal attendant tenure
The average research animal attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 research animal attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Research animal attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Research animal attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research animal attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Duty Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 23,594 |
| Clinical Assistant | 5.81% | 101,926 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 270 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Research Animal Attendant | 9.55% | - |
| Registered Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 31,389 |
Similar research animal attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Duty Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 23,594 |
| Clinical Assistant | 5.81% | 101,926 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 270 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Registered Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 31,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by research animal attendants
The most common foreign language among research animal attendants is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Urdu, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
Research animal attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Urdu | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |