Stable hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Stable hand demographics by:
Stable hand gender statistics
79.7% of stable hands are women and 20.3% of stable hands are men.
- Female, 79.7%
- Male, 20.3%
Stable hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.7% |
| Male | 20.3% |
Stable hand gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,148
Female income
$26,946
Stable hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stable hand positions over time. Currently, 79.7% of stable hands are female.
Stable hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.81% | 74.19% |
| 2011 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
| 2012 | 27.09% | 72.91% |
| 2013 | 25.66% | 74.34% |
| 2014 | 23.40% | 76.60% |
| 2015 | 22.66% | 77.34% |
| 2016 | 22.68% | 77.32% |
| 2017 | 21.77% | 78.23% |
| 2018 | 20.28% | 79.72% |
| 2019 | 21.52% | 78.48% |
| 2020 | 22.69% | 77.31% |
| 2021 | 20.31% | 79.69% |
Stable hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared stable hands with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Stable hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stable hands is White, which makes up 68.5% of all stable hands. Comparatively, 21.8% of stable hands are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of stable hands are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Stable hand race
| Stable hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Stable hand race and ethnicity over time
See how stable hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stable hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.85% | 4.45% | 1.26% | 23.63% |
| 2011 | 69.41% | 4.89% | 1.21% | 22.51% |
| 2012 | 69.01% | 4.96% | 1.22% | 22.53% |
| 2013 | 68.75% | 4.68% | 1.22% | 22.98% |
| 2014 | 70.00% | 4.26% | 1.29% | 22.12% |
| 2015 | 71.81% | 4.35% | 1.43% | 20.10% |
| 2016 | 71.32% | 3.88% | 1.30% | 21.38% |
| 2017 | 73.45% | 3.51% | 1.30% | 19.49% |
| 2018 | 74.26% | 3.91% | 1.25% | 18.20% |
| 2019 | 73.25% | 3.67% | 1.21% | 19.46% |
| 2020 | 75.18% | 3.80% | 1.34% | 15.08% |
| 2021 | 68.49% | 3.85% | 1.75% | 21.77% |
Stable hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white stable hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino stable hands have the lowest average salary at $28,572.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,994 |
| White | $30,105 |
| Black or African American | $29,189 |
| Asian | $28,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,572 |
Average stable hand age
See how the average age of stable hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Stable hand age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Stable hand age breakdown
The average age of stable hands is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the stable hand population.
Stable hand age breakdown
| Stable Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Stable hand educational attainment
The most common degree for stable hands is bachelor's degree, with 42% of stable hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Stable hands by degree level
| Stable hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Stable hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stable hands with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,708 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stable hands earn a median annual income of $29,620 compared to $28,385 for stable hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,385 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,620 |
| No Education | $27,728 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,708 |
Stable hand employment statistics
Most stable hands work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where stable hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stable hands work.
Stable hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Stable hand jobs by company type
Employees with the stable hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stable hands prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Stable hand jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
Stable hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for stable hands are education, health care and retail.
Stable hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Stable hand turnover and employment statistics
Stable hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stable hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stable hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stable hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average stable hand tenure
The average stable hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,338 stable hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Stable hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Foreign languages spoken by stable hands
The most common foreign language among stable hands is Spanish at 62.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.9% and French is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 62.2%
- German, 8.9%
- French, 8.9%
- Chinese, 4.4%
- Carrier, 4.4%
- Other, 11.2%
Stable hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.2% |
| German | 8.9% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Carrier | 4.4% |
| Other | 11.2% |
