Shelter manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Shelter manager gender statistics
78.4% of shelter managers are women and 21.6% of shelter managers are men.
- Female, 78.4%
- Male, 21.6%
Shelter manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.4% |
| Male | 21.6% |
Shelter manager gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,913
Female income
$36,118
Shelter manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shelter manager positions over time. Currently, 78.4% of shelter managers are female.
Shelter manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.53% | 72.47% |
| 2011 | 25.70% | 74.30% |
| 2012 | 26.37% | 73.63% |
| 2013 | 26.28% | 73.72% |
| 2014 | 26.16% | 73.84% |
| 2015 | 23.93% | 76.07% |
| 2016 | 22.99% | 77.01% |
| 2017 | 23.59% | 76.41% |
| 2018 | 23.29% | 76.71% |
| 2019 | 23.59% | 76.41% |
| 2020 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2021 | 21.61% | 78.39% |
Shelter manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared shelter managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Shelter Manager | 22% | 78% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Shelter manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shelter managers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all shelter managers. Comparatively, 14.2% of shelter managers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of shelter managers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Shelter manager race
| Shelter manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Shelter manager race and ethnicity over time
See how shelter manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shelter manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.75% | 11.65% | 3.59% | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 70.68% | 11.66% | 3.67% | 10.97% |
| 2012 | 71.75% | 10.95% | 3.21% | 11.02% |
| 2013 | 71.46% | 11.44% | 3.57% | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 69.30% | 12.02% | 3.88% | 11.49% |
| 2015 | 70.26% | 11.32% | 3.98% | 11.31% |
| 2016 | 70.41% | 10.25% | 4.61% | 11.24% |
| 2017 | 69.95% | 10.51% | 4.14% | 11.57% |
| 2018 | 70.32% | 10.31% | 4.23% | 11.95% |
| 2019 | 66.74% | 11.14% | 4.71% | 14.29% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 11.47% | 3.84% | 14.20% |
| 2021 | 62.41% | 11.99% | 5.12% | 14.23% |
Shelter manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shelter managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shelter managers have the lowest average salary at $36,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,360 |
| White | $37,004 |
| Black or African American | $36,735 |
| Asian | $37,646 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,834 |
Average shelter manager age
See how the average age of shelter managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shelter manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Shelter manager age breakdown
The average age of shelter managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the shelter manager population.
Shelter manager age breakdown
| Shelter Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Shelter manager educational attainment
The most common degree for shelter managers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of shelter managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Shelter managers by degree level
| Shelter manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Shelter manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shelter managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $40,568 annually. With a Master's degree, shelter managers earn a median annual income of $39,448 compared to $36,843 for shelter managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,448 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,843 |
| Doctorate Degree | $40,568 |
Shelter manager employment statistics
Most shelter managers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where shelter managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shelter managers work.
Shelter manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Shelter manager jobs by company type
Employees with the shelter manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shelter managers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Shelter manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 31% |
Shelter manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for shelter managers are non profits, health care and government.
Shelter manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 28% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Government | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Shelter manager turnover and employment statistics
Shelter manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shelter managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shelter manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shelter manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average shelter manager tenure
The average shelter manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,237 shelter managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shelter manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Shelter manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shelter managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Chief Resident | 11.66% | 18,403 |
| Shelter Manager | 14.16% | - |
| Assistant Center Director | 16.20% | 41,569 |
Similar shelter manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Chief Resident | 11.66% | 18,403 |
| Assistant Center Director | 16.20% | 41,569 |
Foreign languages spoken by shelter managers
The most common foreign language among shelter managers is Spanish at 65.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 65.6%
- French, 12.5%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Braille, 3.1%
- Japanese, 3.1%
- Other, 12.6%
Shelter manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.6% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Braille | 3.1% |
| Japanese | 3.1% |
| Other | 12.6% |
