Outlook for animal behaviorists depends to a great extent on what branch of the field one pursues. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022 there were 19,100 people working as zoologists and wildlife biologists. Employment was projected to grow 3 percent through 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
The BLS also states that in 2023 there were approximately 2,460 individuals working as animal scientists. O*NET indicated that there were 54,100 animal trainers working in various capacities in 2022, with much faster than average growth expected through 2032.
There is a growing interest in animal behavior by the public as it relates to their pets. This may increase jobs and openings and opportunities in the field of applied animal behavior.
- Agricultural Scientists
- Animal Breeders and Technicians
- Animal Caretakers
- Animal Handlers
- Animal Physical Therapists
- Animal Trainers
- Aquaculturists
- Aquarists
- Arborists
- Astrobiologists
- Biochemical Engineers
- Biochemists
- Bioinformatics Specialists
- Biologists
- Biomedical Engineers
- Biomedical Equipment Technicians
- Biophysicists
- Biosecurity Monitors
- Biotechnology Production Workers
- Biotechnology Research Assistants
- Botanists
- Climate Scientists
- CRISPR Scientists
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Cytotechnologists
- Drug Developers
- Environmental Scientists
- Epidemiologists
- Epigenetics Researchers
- Genetic Counselors
- Genetic Engineers
- Genetic Genealogists
- Genetic Scientists
- Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
- Laboratory Testing Technicians
- Marine Biologists
- Medical Scientists
- Microbiologists
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Naturalists
- Neuroscientists
- Nuclear Medicine Physicians
- Pathologists
- Pet Shop Workers
- Pet Sitters
- Physicians
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Rewilders
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Technicians
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors
- Zookeepers
- Zoologists