Small animal caretaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Small animal caretaker gender statistics
69.6% of small animal caretakers are women and 30.4% of small animal caretakers are men.
- Female, 69.6%
- Male, 30.4%
Small animal caretaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.6% |
| Male | 30.4% |
Small animal caretaker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,188
Female income
$29,752
Small animal caretaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in small animal caretaker positions over time. Currently, 69.6% of small animal caretakers are female.
Small animal caretaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.60% | 70.40% |
| 2011 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2012 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2013 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2014 | 33.57% | 66.43% |
| 2015 | 33.73% | 66.27% |
| 2016 | 33.38% | 66.62% |
| 2017 | 27.79% | 72.21% |
| 2018 | 31.21% | 68.79% |
| 2019 | 29.17% | 70.83% |
| 2020 | 31.31% | 68.69% |
| 2021 | 30.38% | 69.62% |
Small animal caretaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared small animal caretakers 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% |
| Small Animal Caretaker | 30% | 70% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Small animal caretaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among small animal caretakers is White, which makes up 68.1% of all small animal caretakers. Comparatively, 16.9% of small animal caretakers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of small animal caretakers are Unknown.
- White, 68.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Small animal caretaker race
| Small animal caretaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Small animal caretaker race and ethnicity over time
See how small animal caretaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Small animal caretaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.93% | 4.52% | 1.64% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 78.23% | 3.82% | 1.69% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 75.72% | 4.40% | 1.81% | 14.43% |
| 2013 | 76.42% | 3.82% | 1.94% | 14.27% |
| 2014 | 75.06% | 5.03% | 2.40% | 13.60% |
| 2015 | 74.81% | 4.52% | 1.77% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 75.61% | 4.53% | 1.91% | 14.09% |
| 2017 | 75.67% | 4.42% | 2.25% | 14.15% |
| 2018 | 73.67% | 4.34% | 2.88% | 14.78% |
| 2019 | 73.83% | 4.58% | 2.29% | 15.37% |
| 2020 | 70.23% | 4.26% | 2.68% | 16.06% |
| 2021 | 68.09% | 4.81% | 2.79% | 16.87% |
Small animal caretaker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,654 |
| White | $30,848 |
| Black or African American | $28,772 |
| Asian | $30,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,886 |
Average small animal caretaker age
See how the average age of small animal caretakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Small animal caretaker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 29.5 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 25.5 |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 27 |
Small animal caretaker age breakdown
The average age of small animal caretakers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the small animal caretaker population.
Small animal caretaker age breakdown
| Small Animal Caretaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Small animal caretaker educational attainment
The most common degree for small animal caretakers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of small animal caretakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Small animal caretakers by degree level
| Small animal caretaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Small animal caretaker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,652 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,069 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,404 |
Small animal caretaker employment statistics
Most small animal caretakers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where small animal caretakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where small animal caretakers work.
Small animal caretaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Small animal caretaker jobs by company type
Employees with the small animal caretaker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most small animal caretakers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Small animal caretaker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 11% |
Small animal caretaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for small animal caretakers are education, non profits and professional.
Small animal caretaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Small animal caretaker turnover and employment statistics
Small animal caretaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for small animal caretakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Small animal caretaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Small animal caretaker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 8.97% |
| 2013 | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 5.67% |
| 2018 | 6.03% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average small animal caretaker tenure
The average small animal caretaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 small animal caretakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Small animal caretaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Small animal caretaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of small animal caretakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Guide Dog Instructor | 10.68% | 30,691 |
| Small Animal Caretaker | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar small animal caretaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Guide Dog Instructor | 10.68% | 30,691 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by small animal caretakers
- Swedish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Small animal caretaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |