Career coach demographics and statistics in the US
Career coach demographics research summary. Zippia estimates career coach demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our career 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 career coaches after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 11,502 career coaches currently employed in the United States.
- 70.5% of all career coaches are women, while 29.5% are men.
- The average career coach age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of career coaches is White (67.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Black or African American (10.6%) and Unknown (3.8%).
- Career coaches are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $54,145, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women career coaches earned 98% of what men earned.
- District of Columbia is the best state for career coaches to live.
- Career coaches are 54% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Career coach demographics by:
Career coach gender statistics
70.5% of career coaches are women and 29.5% of career coaches are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Career coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Career coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,230
Female income
$37,583
Career coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career coach positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of career coaches are female.
Career coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2011 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2012 | 37.53% | 62.47% |
| 2013 | 37.28% | 62.72% |
| 2014 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2015 | 36.28% | 63.72% |
| 2016 | 35.06% | 64.94% |
| 2017 | 34.26% | 65.74% |
| 2018 | 30.14% | 69.86% |
| 2019 | 31.56% | 68.44% |
| 2020 | 27.74% | 72.26% |
| 2021 | 29.52% | 70.48% |
Career coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared career coaches with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Career Coach | 30% | 70% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Career coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career coaches is White, which makes up 67.0% of all career coaches. Comparatively, 14.2% of career coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of career coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Career coach race
| Career coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Career coach race and ethnicity over time
See how career coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Career coach wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino career coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career coaches have the lowest average salary at $37,555.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,851 |
| White | $37,907 |
| Black or African American | $37,555 |
| Asian | $38,630 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,232 |
Average career coach age
See how the average age of career coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Career coach age breakdown
The average age of career coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the career coach population.
Career coach age breakdown
| Career Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Career coach educational attainment
The most common degree for career coaches is bachelor's degree, with 65% of career coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Career coaches by degree level
| Career coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Career coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career coaches with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $46,672 annually. With a Master's degree, career coaches earn a median annual income of $45,868 compared to $39,839 for career coaches with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,868 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,839 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,672 |
Career coach employment statistics
Most career coaches work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where career coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career coaches work.
Career coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Career coach jobs by company type
Employees with the career coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career coaches prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Career coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 8% |
Career coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for career coaches are education, non profits and professional.
Career coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Career coach turnover and employment statistics
Career coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career coach unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average career coach tenure
The average career coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,971 career coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Career coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Career coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Career Coach | 10.75% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Settlement Worker | 11.48% | 21,262 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
Similar career coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Settlement Worker | 11.48% | 21,262 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
Foreign languages spoken by career coaches
The most common foreign language among career coaches is Spanish at 53.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 53.9%
- French, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Russian, 4.5%
- Italian, 4.5%
- Other, 24.8%
Career coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.9% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Russian | 4.5% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
| Other | 24.8% |
