Show dog trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Show dog trainer gender statistics
80.6% of show dog trainers are women and 19.4% of show dog trainers are men.
- Female, 80.6%
- Male, 19.4%
Show dog trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.6% |
| Male | 19.4% |
Show dog trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,993
Female income
$39,190
Show dog trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in show dog trainer positions over time. Currently, 80.6% of show dog trainers are female.
Show dog trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.59% | 66.41% |
| 2011 | 33.25% | 66.75% |
| 2012 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2013 | 19.77% | 80.23% |
| 2014 | 20.64% | 79.36% |
| 2015 | 19.84% | 80.16% |
| 2016 | 28.65% | 71.35% |
| 2017 | 25.70% | 74.30% |
| 2018 | 18.25% | 81.75% |
| 2019 | 18.92% | 81.08% |
| 2020 | 25.51% | 74.49% |
| 2021 | 19.44% | 80.56% |
Show dog trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared show 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% |
| Show Dog Trainer | 19% | 81% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Show dog trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among show dog trainers is White, which makes up 76.0% of all show dog trainers. Comparatively, 11.2% of show dog trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of show dog trainers are Unknown.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Show dog trainer race
| Show dog trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Show dog trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how show dog trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Show dog trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.98% | 4.03% | 1.28% | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 84.49% | 2.24% | 1.43% | 9.59% |
| 2012 | 82.18% | 3.00% | 0.38% | 9.94% |
| 2013 | 85.11% | 3.87% | 0.58% | 6.00% |
| 2014 | 86.73% | 2.62% | 0.56% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 87.98% | 1.40% | 1.20% | 6.61% |
| 2016 | 83.15% | 4.95% | 1.10% | 8.61% |
| 2017 | 86.36% | 2.45% | 0.52% | 8.04% |
| 2018 | 87.33% | 2.57% | 0.51% | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 88.17% | 2.81% | 0.59% | 6.21% |
| 2020 | 81.13% | 3.25% | 1.99% | 8.67% |
| 2021 | 76.01% | 3.87% | 1.64% | 11.18% |
Show dog trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white show dog trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american show dog trainers have the lowest average salary at $39,483.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,458 |
| White | $42,678 |
| Black or African American | $39,483 |
| Asian | $40,923 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,490 |
Average show dog trainer age
See how the average age of show dog trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Show 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 |
Show dog trainer age breakdown
The average age of show dog trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the show dog trainer population.
Show dog trainer age breakdown
| Show Dog Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Show dog trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for show dog trainers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of show dog trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 11%
Show dog trainers by degree level
| Show dog trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
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Show dog trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, show dog trainers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,147 annually. With a Associate degree, show dog trainers earn a median annual income of $40,261 compared to $38,335 for show dog trainers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,335 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,147 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,261 |
Show dog trainer turnover and employment statistics
Show dog trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for show dog trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Show dog trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Show 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 show dog trainer tenure
The average show dog trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 show dog trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Show dog trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Show dog trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of show 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Animal Rehabilitator | 10.47% | 2,088 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Show Dog Trainer | 15.62% | - |
Similar show dog trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Animal Rehabilitator | 10.47% | 2,088 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by show dog trainers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Swedish, 33.3%
Show dog trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Swedish | 33.3% |