Athlete manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Athlete manager gender statistics
32.4% of athlete managers are women and 67.6% of athlete managers are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Athlete manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Athlete manager gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,109
Female income
$41,037
Athlete manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in athlete manager positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of athlete managers are female.
Athlete manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.04% | 23.96% |
| 2011 | 74.03% | 25.97% |
| 2012 | 75.48% | 24.52% |
| 2013 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2014 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2015 | 73.64% | 26.36% |
| 2016 | 71.53% | 28.47% |
| 2017 | 72.14% | 27.86% |
| 2018 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2019 | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 2020 | 65.44% | 34.56% |
| 2021 | 67.61% | 32.39% |
Athlete manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared athlete managers 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% |
| Athlete Manager | 68% | 32% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Athlete manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among athlete managers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all athlete managers. Comparatively, 13.4% of athlete managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of athlete managers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Athlete manager race
| Athlete manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Athlete manager race and ethnicity over time
See how athlete manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Athlete manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.40% | 9.12% | 4.46% | 10.40% |
| 2011 | 72.38% | 9.64% | 4.58% | 10.34% |
| 2012 | 72.80% | 8.04% | 5.20% | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 70.17% | 8.99% | 4.63% | 12.15% |
| 2014 | 71.15% | 9.39% | 4.39% | 11.72% |
| 2015 | 72.02% | 8.27% | 4.76% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 68.63% | 10.07% | 5.26% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 69.77% | 9.32% | 4.63% | 12.11% |
| 2018 | 68.97% | 8.87% | 5.80% | 12.35% |
| 2019 | 67.03% | 9.51% | 6.01% | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 64.05% | 10.26% | 6.09% | 14.01% |
| 2021 | 66.20% | 9.01% | 5.48% | 13.42% |
Athlete manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian athlete managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White athlete managers have the lowest average salary at $41,358.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,423 |
| White | $41,358 |
| Black or African American | $41,866 |
| Asian | $43,313 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,615 |
Average athlete manager age
See how the average age of athlete managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Athlete manager 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 |
Athlete manager age breakdown
The average age of athlete managers is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the athlete manager population.
Athlete manager age breakdown
| Athlete Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Athlete manager educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Athlete managers by degree level
| Athlete manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Athlete manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, athlete managers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,972 annually. With a Master's degree, athlete managers earn a median annual income of $47,647 compared to $41,466 for athlete managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,647 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,972 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,466 |
Athlete manager employment statistics
Most athlete managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where athlete managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where athlete managers work.
Athlete manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Athlete manager jobs by company type
Employees with the athlete manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most athlete managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Athlete manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 5% |
Athlete manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for athlete managers are education, retail and professional.
Athlete manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Athlete manager turnover and employment statistics
Athlete manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for athlete managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Athlete manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Athlete manager 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 athlete manager tenure
The average athlete manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 254 athlete managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Athlete manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Athlete manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of athlete managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Prize Fighter | 6.54% | 39 |
| Athlete Manager | 7.62% | - |
| Double Bass Player | 8.54% | 254 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Director | 14.31% | 230,711 |
| Music Writer | 30.45% | 12,779 |
Similar athlete manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Prize Fighter | 6.54% | 39 |
| Double Bass Player | 8.54% | 254 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Director | 14.31% | 230,711 |
| Music Writer | 30.45% | 12,779 |
Foreign languages spoken by athlete managers
The most common foreign language among athlete managers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Athlete manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
