Cheerleading coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Cheerleading coach demographics by:
Cheerleading coach gender statistics
87.9% of cheerleading coaches are women and 12.1% of cheerleading coaches are men.
- Female, 87.9%
- Male, 12.1%
Cheerleading coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.9% |
| Male | 12.1% |
Cheerleading coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,130
Female income
$41,220
Cheerleading coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cheerleading coach positions over time. Currently, 87.9% of cheerleading coaches are female.
Cheerleading coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2011 | 15.86% | 84.14% |
| 2012 | 16.91% | 83.09% |
| 2013 | 15.19% | 84.81% |
| 2014 | 15.29% | 84.71% |
| 2015 | 15.59% | 84.41% |
| 2016 | 14.25% | 85.75% |
| 2017 | 14.62% | 85.38% |
| 2018 | 12.07% | 87.93% |
| 2019 | 11.01% | 88.99% |
| 2020 | 11.13% | 88.87% |
| 2021 | 12.13% | 87.87% |
Cheerleading coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared cheerleading 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% |
| Cheerleading Coach | 12% | 88% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Cheerleading coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cheerleading coaches is White, which makes up 66.5% of all cheerleading coaches. Comparatively, 13.3% of cheerleading coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of cheerleading coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Cheerleading coach race
| Cheerleading coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Cheerleading coach race and ethnicity over time
See how cheerleading coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cheerleading coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 9.02% | 4.44% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 72.67% | 9.54% | 4.56% | 10.21% |
| 2012 | 73.10% | 7.95% | 5.17% | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 70.46% | 8.90% | 4.61% | 12.02% |
| 2014 | 71.44% | 9.30% | 4.36% | 11.59% |
| 2015 | 72.31% | 8.18% | 4.73% | 12.01% |
| 2016 | 68.93% | 9.98% | 5.24% | 12.20% |
| 2017 | 70.06% | 9.23% | 4.61% | 11.98% |
| 2018 | 69.26% | 8.78% | 5.77% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 67.33% | 9.42% | 5.99% | 13.82% |
| 2020 | 64.35% | 10.17% | 6.07% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 66.50% | 8.92% | 5.45% | 13.29% |
Cheerleading coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cheerleading coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cheerleading coaches have the lowest average salary at $41,492.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,396 |
| White | $41,492 |
| Black or African American | $41,923 |
| Asian | $43,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,711 |
Average cheerleading coach age
See how the average age of cheerleading coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cheerleading 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 |
Cheerleading coach age breakdown
The average age of cheerleading coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the cheerleading coach population.
Cheerleading coach age breakdown
| Cheerleading Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Cheerleading coach educational attainment
The most common degree for cheerleading coaches is bachelor's degree, with 64% of cheerleading coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cheerleading coaches by degree level
| Cheerleading coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cheerleading coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cheerleading coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,045 annually. With a Master's degree, cheerleading coaches earn a median annual income of $46,775 compared to $41,585 for cheerleading coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,775 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,603 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,045 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,585 |
Cheerleading coach employment statistics
Most cheerleading coaches work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cheerleading coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cheerleading coaches work.
Cheerleading coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Cheerleading coach jobs by company type
Employees with the cheerleading coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cheerleading coaches prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cheerleading coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 4% |
Cheerleading coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for cheerleading coaches are education, hospitality and government.
Cheerleading coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Cheerleading coach turnover and employment statistics
Cheerleading coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cheerleading coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cheerleading coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cheerleading 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 cheerleading coach tenure
The average cheerleading coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,992 cheerleading coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Cheerleading coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Cheerleading coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cheerleading 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | 130 |
| Show Horse Driver | 6.54% | 35,997 |
| Cheerleading Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Drama Director | 14.31% | 9,793 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Similar cheerleading coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | 130 |
| Show Horse Driver | 6.54% | 35,997 |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Drama Director | 14.31% | 9,793 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Foreign languages spoken by cheerleading coaches
The most common foreign language among cheerleading coaches is Spanish at 70.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 70.3%
- French, 7.8%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- German, 2.3%
- Greek, 2.3%
- Other, 12.6%
Cheerleading coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.3% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| German | 2.3% |
| Greek | 2.3% |
| Other | 12.6% |
