Service dog trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Service dog trainer demographics by:
Service dog trainer gender statistics
64.3% of service dog trainers are women and 35.7% of service dog trainers are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Service dog trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Service dog trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,585
Female income
$33,758
Service dog trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service dog trainer positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of service dog trainers are female.
Service dog trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2011 | 53.42% | 46.58% |
| 2012 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2013 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2014 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2015 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2016 | 48.04% | 51.96% |
| 2017 | 44.33% | 55.67% |
| 2018 | 33.95% | 66.05% |
| 2019 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
| 2020 | 44.09% | 55.91% |
| 2021 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
Service dog trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared service dog trainers 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% |
| Service Dog Trainer | 36% | 64% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Service dog trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service dog trainers is White, which makes up 72.2% of all service dog trainers. Comparatively, 14.6% of service dog trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of service dog trainers are Unknown.
- White, 72.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Service dog trainer race
| Service dog trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Service dog trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how service dog trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service dog trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.20% | 4.57% | 1.31% | 11.10% |
| 2011 | 80.71% | 2.79% | 1.45% | 13.00% |
| 2012 | 78.39% | 3.55% | 0.40% | 13.35% |
| 2013 | 81.32% | 4.41% | 0.61% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 82.95% | 3.16% | 0.59% | 9.95% |
| 2015 | 84.19% | 1.95% | 1.23% | 10.02% |
| 2016 | 79.37% | 5.49% | 1.12% | 12.02% |
| 2017 | 82.58% | 2.99% | 0.55% | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 83.55% | 3.11% | 0.54% | 10.09% |
| 2019 | 84.38% | 3.36% | 0.62% | 9.62% |
| 2020 | 77.35% | 3.80% | 2.01% | 12.08% |
| 2021 | 72.22% | 4.42% | 1.66% | 14.59% |
Service dog trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white service dog trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american service dog trainers have the lowest average salary at $33,893.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,341 |
| White | $35,343 |
| Black or African American | $33,893 |
| Asian | $34,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,810 |
Average service dog trainer age
See how the average age of service dog trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service dog trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 47 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Service dog trainer age breakdown
The average age of service dog trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the service dog trainer population.
Service dog trainer age breakdown
| Service Dog Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Service dog trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for service dog trainers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of service dog trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Service dog trainers by degree level
| Service dog trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Service dog trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service dog trainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,106 annually. With a Associate degree, service dog trainers earn a median annual income of $34,251 compared to $33,359 for service dog trainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,359 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,251 |
Service dog trainer employment statistics
Most service dog trainers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where service dog trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service dog trainers work.
Service dog trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Service dog trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the service dog trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service dog trainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Service dog trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 3% |
Service dog trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for service dog trainers are hospitality, health care and retail.
Service dog trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Service dog trainer turnover and employment statistics
Service dog trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service dog trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service dog trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service dog trainer 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 service dog trainer tenure
The average service dog trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,886 service dog trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Service dog trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Service dog trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service dog trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Animal Keeper | 10.47% | 5,971 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 15.62% | - |
Similar service dog trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Animal Keeper | 10.47% | 5,971 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by service dog trainers
The most common foreign language among service dog trainers is Spanish at 56.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.9% and German is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 56.8%
- French, 18.9%
- German, 8.1%
- Portuguese, 2.7%
- Kannada, 2.7%
- Other, 10.8%
Service dog trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.8% |
| French | 18.9% |
| German | 8.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.7% |
| Kannada | 2.7% |
| Other | 10.8% |
