Assistant coach demographics and statistics in the US
Assistant coach demographics research summary. Zippia estimates assistant coach demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our assistant coach estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about assistant coaches after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 134,717 assistant coaches currently employed in the United States.
- 37.5% of all assistant coaches are women, while 62.5% are men.
- The average assistant coach age is 35 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of assistant coaches is White (66.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.1%), Black or African American (8.8%) and Unknown (5.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 8% of all assistant coaches are LGBT.
- Assistant coaches are 91% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Assistant coach gender statistics
37.5% of assistant coaches are women and 62.5% of assistant coaches are men.
- Male, 62.5%
- Female, 37.5%
Assistant coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.5% |
| Female | 37.5% |
Assistant coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,071
Female income
$42,357
Assistant coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant coach positions over time. Currently, 37.5% of assistant coaches are female.
Assistant coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.70% | 28.30% |
| 2011 | 69.48% | 30.52% |
| 2012 | 71.08% | 28.92% |
| 2013 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2014 | 68.54% | 31.46% |
| 2015 | 69.04% | 30.96% |
| 2016 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2017 | 67.40% | 32.60% |
| 2018 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2019 | 59.90% | 40.10% |
| 2020 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2021 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
Assistant coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant coaches with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Assistant Coach | 62% | 38% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Assistant coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant coaches is White, which makes up 66.7% of all assistant coaches. Comparatively, 13.1% of assistant coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of assistant coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Assistant coach race
| Assistant coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Assistant coach race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.94% | 8.88% | 4.40% | 10.07% |
| 2011 | 72.91% | 9.40% | 4.52% | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 73.34% | 7.81% | 5.13% | 10.21% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 8.76% | 4.57% | 11.82% |
| 2014 | 71.68% | 9.16% | 4.32% | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 72.55% | 8.04% | 4.69% | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 69.16% | 9.84% | 5.20% | 12.00% |
| 2017 | 70.30% | 9.09% | 4.56% | 11.78% |
| 2018 | 69.50% | 8.64% | 5.73% | 12.03% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 9.28% | 5.95% | 13.62% |
| 2020 | 64.59% | 10.03% | 6.03% | 13.69% |
| 2021 | 66.73% | 8.78% | 5.41% | 13.10% |
Assistant coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistant coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White assistant coaches have the lowest average salary at $42,571.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,279 |
| White | $42,571 |
| Black or African American | $42,910 |
| Asian | $43,866 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,743 |
Average assistant coach age
See how the average age of assistant coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Assistant coach age breakdown
The average age of assistant coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the assistant coach population.
Assistant coach age breakdown
| Assistant Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Assistant coach educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant coaches is bachelor's degree, with 73% of assistant coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Assistant coaches by degree level
| Assistant coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Assistant coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,873 annually. With a Master's degree, assistant coaches earn a median annual income of $46,666 compared to $42,644 for assistant coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,666 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,077 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,873 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,644 |
Assistant coach employment statistics
Most assistant coaches work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where assistant coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant coaches work.
Assistant coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Assistant coach jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant coaches prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Assistant coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 91% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 0% |
Assistant coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant coaches are education, retail and hospitality.
Assistant coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Assistant coach turnover and employment statistics
Assistant coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant coach unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average assistant coach tenure
The average assistant coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23,979 assistant coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Assistant coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant coaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Assistant Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Rock Star | 8.54% | 36 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Deputy Program Director | 14.31% | 77,910 |
| Music Critic | 30.45% | 2,595 |
Similar assistant coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Rock Star | 8.54% | 36 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Deputy Program Director | 14.31% | 77,910 |
| Music Critic | 30.45% | 2,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant coaches
The most common foreign language among assistant coaches is Spanish at 57.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.3% and German is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 57.6%
- French, 11.3%
- German, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Italian, 3.0%
- Other, 19.5%
Assistant coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.6% |
| French | 11.3% |
| German | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Italian | 3.0% |
| Other | 19.5% |
