Activity specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Activity specialist gender statistics
61.3% of activity specialists are women and 38.7% of activity specialists are men.
- Female, 61.3%
- Male, 38.7%
Activity specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.3% |
| Male | 38.7% |
Activity specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,734
Female income
$35,228
Activity specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in activity specialist positions over time. Currently, 61.3% of activity specialists are female.
Activity specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 2011 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2012 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
| 2013 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2014 | 32.92% | 67.08% |
| 2015 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2016 | 35.57% | 64.43% |
| 2017 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2018 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2019 | 35.57% | 64.43% |
| 2020 | 35.87% | 64.13% |
| 2021 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
Activity specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared activity specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Activity Specialist | 39% | 61% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Activity specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among activity specialists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all activity specialists. Comparatively, 10.2% of activity specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of activity specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Activity specialist race
| Activity specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Activity specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how activity specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Activity specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.88% | 11.18% | 2.48% | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 10.56% | 2.82% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 7.94% | 3.17% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 81.56% | 7.84% | 2.35% | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 9.14% | 5.88% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 10.00% | 1.67% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 79.08% | 11.11% | 4.58% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 79.01% | 7.41% | 4.32% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 13.01% | 4.79% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 74.94% | 10.85% | 5.17% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 72.97% | 6.49% | 9.19% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 74.73% | 6.53% | 3.27% | 10.21% |
Activity specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white activity specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino activity specialists have the lowest average salary at $33,188.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,186 |
| White | $37,074 |
| Black or African American | $35,673 |
| Asian | $36,686 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,188 |
Activity specialist age breakdown
The average age of activity specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the activity specialist population.
Activity specialist age breakdown
| Activity Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Activity specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for activity specialists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of activity specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Activity specialists by degree level
| Activity specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Activity specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, activity specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,184 annually. With a Associate degree, activity specialists earn a median annual income of $30,709 compared to $27,772 for activity specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,772 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,184 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,709 |
Activity specialist employment statistics
Most activity specialists work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where activity specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where activity specialists work.
Activity specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Activity specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the activity specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most activity specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Activity specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 14% |
Activity specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for activity specialists are non profits, health care and professional.
Activity specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Activity specialist turnover and employment statistics
Activity specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for activity specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Activity specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Activity specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 3.70% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average activity specialist tenure
The average activity specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,092 activity specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Activity specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Activity specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of activity specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Specialist | 9.40% | - |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Professor Of Family Medicine | 13.05% | 57,697 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar activity specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Professor Of Family Medicine | 13.05% | 57,697 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by activity specialists
The most common foreign language among activity specialists is Spanish at 67.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 67.8%
- French, 7.8%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Italian, 3.4%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Other, 14.2%
Activity specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.8% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Italian | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Other | 14.2% |
