Wildlife rehabilitator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wildlife rehabilitator demographics by:
Wildlife rehabilitator gender statistics
79.7% of wildlife rehabilitators are women and 20.3% of wildlife rehabilitators are men.
- Female, 79.7%
- Male, 20.3%
Wildlife rehabilitator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.7% |
| Male | 20.3% |
Wildlife rehabilitator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,465
Female income
$37,997
Wildlife rehabilitator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wildlife rehabilitator positions over time. Currently, 79.7% of wildlife rehabilitators are female.
Wildlife rehabilitator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.72% | 80.28% |
| 2011 | 22.08% | 77.92% |
| 2012 | 24.43% | 75.57% |
| 2013 | 21.12% | 78.88% |
| 2014 | 22.79% | 77.21% |
| 2015 | 22.92% | 77.08% |
| 2016 | 22.64% | 77.36% |
| 2017 | 18.36% | 81.64% |
| 2018 | 20.95% | 79.05% |
| 2019 | 19.39% | 80.61% |
| 2020 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2021 | 20.31% | 79.69% |
Wildlife rehabilitator related jobs gender ratio
We compared wildlife rehabilitators 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% |
| Wildlife Rehabilitator | 20% | 80% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Wildlife rehabilitator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wildlife rehabilitators is White, which makes up 67.7% of all wildlife rehabilitators. Comparatively, 18.3% of wildlife rehabilitators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of wildlife rehabilitators are Unknown.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Wildlife rehabilitator race
| Wildlife rehabilitator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Wildlife rehabilitator race and ethnicity over time
See how wildlife rehabilitator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wildlife rehabilitator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.53% | 4.11% | 1.51% | 14.68% |
| 2011 | 77.83% | 3.40% | 1.57% | 14.82% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 3.98% | 1.69% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 76.02% | 3.41% | 1.81% | 15.70% |
| 2014 | 74.67% | 4.61% | 2.28% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 74.42% | 4.10% | 1.65% | 15.95% |
| 2016 | 75.21% | 4.11% | 1.79% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 75.27% | 4.00% | 2.12% | 15.57% |
| 2018 | 73.27% | 3.93% | 2.76% | 16.20% |
| 2019 | 73.43% | 4.16% | 2.16% | 16.79% |
| 2020 | 69.83% | 3.84% | 2.55% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 67.70% | 4.39% | 2.66% | 18.29% |
Wildlife rehabilitator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino wildlife rehabilitators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wildlife rehabilitators have the lowest average salary at $36,940.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,892 |
| White | $39,173 |
| Black or African American | $36,940 |
| Asian | $39,163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,213 |
Average wildlife rehabilitator age
See how the average age of wildlife rehabilitators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wildlife rehabilitator 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 |
Wildlife rehabilitator age breakdown
The average age of wildlife rehabilitators is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the wildlife rehabilitator population.
Wildlife rehabilitator age breakdown
| Wildlife Rehabilitator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Wildlife rehabilitator educational attainment
The most common degree for wildlife rehabilitators is bachelor's degree, with 69% of wildlife rehabilitators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Wildlife rehabilitators by degree level
| Wildlife rehabilitator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Wildlife rehabilitator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wildlife rehabilitators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,475 annually. With a Associate degree, wildlife rehabilitators earn a median annual income of $38,697 compared to $36,810 for wildlife rehabilitators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,810 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,475 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,697 |
Wildlife rehabilitator employment statistics
Company size where wildlife rehabilitators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wildlife rehabilitators work.
Wildlife rehabilitator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 32% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
Wildlife rehabilitator turnover and employment statistics
Wildlife rehabilitator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wildlife rehabilitators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wildlife rehabilitator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wildlife rehabilitator 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 wildlife rehabilitator tenure
The average wildlife rehabilitator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 wildlife rehabilitators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wildlife rehabilitator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Wildlife rehabilitator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wildlife rehabilitators 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 |
| Dog Obedience Instructor | 10.68% | 29,840 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitator | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar wildlife rehabilitator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Obedience Instructor | 10.68% | 29,840 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by wildlife rehabilitators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wildlife rehabilitator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |