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Rover demographics and statistics in the US

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Rover gender statistics

35.8% of rovers are women and 64.2% of rovers are men.
  • Male, 64.2%
  • Female, 35.8%

Rover gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male64.2%
Female35.8%

Rover gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$36,750
female-income
Female income
$36,368

Rover gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rover positions over time. Currently, 35.8% of rovers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Rover gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201067.28%32.72%
201165.76%34.24%
201267.24%32.76%
201367.38%32.62%
201466.36%33.64%
201567.23%32.77%
201666.76%33.24%
201765.25%34.75%
201866.28%33.72%
201965.69%34.31%
202063.12%36.88%
202164.15%35.85%

Rover related jobs gender ratio

We compared rovers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Playground Monitor18%82%
School Crossing Guard21%79%
Crossing Guard23%77%
Rover64%36%
Bouncer94%6%
Bodyguard96%4%
Rescue Boat Operator98%2%

Rover demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among rovers is White, which makes up 55.2% of all rovers. Comparatively, 19.7% of rovers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of rovers are Black or African American.
  • White, 55.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
  • Black or African American, 12.4%
  • Asian, 5.8%
  • Unknown, 5.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%

Rover race

Rover racePercentages
White55.2%
Hispanic or Latino19.7%
Black or African American12.4%
Asian5.8%
Unknown5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.6%

Rover race and ethnicity over time

See how rover racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Rover race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.68%12.78%4.57%14.60%
201162.62%12.72%4.54%16.18%
201262.29%13.00%4.47%16.29%
201362.62%12.56%4.73%16.39%
201461.30%13.40%4.43%16.72%
201560.94%12.83%4.92%17.17%
201660.57%12.60%4.70%18.04%
201760.46%13.52%4.37%17.85%
201860.71%12.40%4.57%17.86%
201959.70%13.11%5.39%17.72%
202055.04%13.68%5.44%19.11%
202155.15%12.45%5.77%19.74%

Rover wage gap by race

According to our data, white rovers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown rovers have the lowest average salary at $36,279.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$36,279
White$37,002
Black or African American$36,837
Asian$36,977
Hispanic or Latino$36,658

Average rover age

See how the average age of rovers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Rover age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4541
Unknown37.539
Asian4544
Hispanic or Latino3636.5
White4547
American Indian and Alaska Native38.537

Rover age breakdown

The average age of rovers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the rover population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Rover age breakdown

Rover YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years22%

Rover educational attainment

The most common degree for rovers is high school diploma, with 35% of rovers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
  • High School Diploma, 35%
  • Bachelor's, 26%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Diploma, 12%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Rovers by degree level

Rover degreePercentages
High School Diploma35%
Bachelor's26%
Associate19%
Diploma12%
Other Degrees8%

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Rover wage gap by degree level

According to the data, rovers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,135 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rovers earn a median annual income of $38,254 compared to $36,190 for rovers with an Associate degree.
$44,000
$42,000
$40,000
$38,000
$36,000
$34,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$41,135
High School Diploma or Less$35,004
Bachelor's Degree$38,254
Some College/ Associate Degree$36,190

Rover employment statistics

Most rovers work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where rovers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where rovers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Rover jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees23%

Rover jobs by company type

Employees with the rover job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rovers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Rover jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education11%
Public18%
Private69%
Government2%

Rover jobs by industry

The most common industries for rovers are professional, utilities and education.

Professional

Utilities

Education

Manufacturing

Retail

Rover turnover and employment statistics

Rover unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for rovers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Rover unemployment rate by year

YearRover unemployment rate
201012.24%
201111.62%
201210.40%
20139.08%
20148.18%
20157.21%
20166.47%
20175.77%
20185.47%
20194.75%
20206.85%
20217.46%

Average rover tenure

The average rover stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,081 rovers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Rover tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year38%
1-2 years27%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years3%
11+ years5%

Rover LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of rovers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Subway Guard3.84%16,038
Rover6.29%-
Loss Prevention Associate7.17%82,313
Beach Lifeguard7.20%3,304
Missing Persons Investigator8.27%4,427
Transportation Security Screener15.51%52,947

Similar rover jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Subway Guard3.84%16,038
Loss Prevention Associate7.17%82,313
Beach Lifeguard7.20%3,304
Missing Persons Investigator8.27%4,427
Transportation Security Screener15.51%52,947

Foreign languages spoken by rovers

The most common foreign language among rovers is Spanish at 59.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and German is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
  • Spanish, 59.3%
  • French, 5.6%
  • German, 3.7%
  • Mandarin, 3.7%
  • Italian, 3.7%
  • Other, 24.0%

Rover languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish59.3%
French5.6%
German3.7%
Mandarin3.7%
Italian3.7%
Other24.0%

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Rover location demographics

The amount you can make as a rover can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of rovers is $44,990. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do rovers earn the most?

Rovers earn the most in Alaska, where the average rover salary is $52,224. The map here shows where rovers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Rovers?

By looking through more than 1,081 resumes, we found that the most popular places for rovers are Miami, FL and Houston, TX.
Number of Rovers

Rover jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,590$38,283
2Florida1,267$30,982
3Pennsylvania1,005$34,141
4New York963$35,317
5Texas915$35,721
6Illinois901$37,486
7Massachusetts798$43,888
8New Jersey645$36,224
9North Carolina594$36,668
10Georgia579$29,460
11Ohio563$33,040
12Virginia523$39,164
13Minnesota514$44,865
14Indiana427$32,314
15Michigan386$31,548
16Tennessee351$32,096
17Wisconsin349$35,033
18Colorado336$38,104
19Maryland328$36,162
20Washington325$45,200
21Missouri317$38,506
22Arizona301$37,529
23Utah269$36,694
24Alabama267$32,913
25South Carolina220$32,148
26Connecticut194$35,653
27Mississippi186$27,908
28Kentucky184$31,870
29Oklahoma183$36,571
30Iowa165$36,289
31Louisiana161$31,768
32Arkansas136$34,832
33Nevada127$35,516
34Kansas114$34,143
35Nebraska100$36,075
36Oregon97$41,054
37New Hampshire94$37,607
38Hawaii80$43,899
39Rhode Island80$36,438
40New Mexico78$33,242
41Delaware77$32,812
42West Virginia59$28,763
43Maine56$39,298
44District of Columbia45$42,309
45Alaska41$52,224
46Idaho41$35,747
47Montana38$32,954
48Vermont28$37,758
49North Dakota26$47,004
50Wyoming19$39,037
51South Dakota13$36,743

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