Coach/instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Coach/instructor gender statistics
58.2% of coach/instructors are women and 41.8% of coach/instructors are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Coach/instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Coach/instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,367
Female income
$50,606
Coach/instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in coach/instructor positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of coach/instructors are female.
Coach/instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2011 | 49.56% | 50.44% |
| 2012 | 51.47% | 48.53% |
| 2013 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2014 | 48.46% | 51.54% |
| 2015 | 49.05% | 50.95% |
| 2016 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2017 | 47.15% | 52.85% |
| 2018 | 41.70% | 58.30% |
| 2019 | 39.20% | 60.80% |
| 2020 | 39.49% | 60.51% |
| 2021 | 41.83% | 58.17% |
Coach/instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared coach/instructors 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% |
| Coach/Instructor | 42% | 58% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Coach/instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among coach/instructors is White, which makes up 66.5% of all coach/instructors. Comparatively, 13.3% of coach/instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of coach/instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Coach/instructor race
| Coach/instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Coach/instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how coach/instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Coach/instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.69% | 9.00% | 4.43% | 10.24% |
| 2011 | 72.66% | 9.52% | 4.55% | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 73.09% | 7.93% | 5.17% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 70.45% | 8.88% | 4.60% | 11.99% |
| 2014 | 71.43% | 9.28% | 4.35% | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 72.30% | 8.16% | 4.73% | 11.99% |
| 2016 | 68.91% | 9.96% | 5.23% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 70.05% | 9.21% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2018 | 69.25% | 8.76% | 5.77% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 67.31% | 9.40% | 5.98% | 13.79% |
| 2020 | 64.34% | 10.15% | 6.06% | 13.86% |
| 2021 | 66.49% | 8.90% | 5.45% | 13.26% |
Coach/instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian coach/instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White coach/instructors have the lowest average salary at $50,834.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,589 |
| White | $50,834 |
| Black or African American | $51,195 |
| Asian | $52,213 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,017 |
Average coach/instructor age
See how the average age of coach/instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Coach/instructor 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 |
Coach/instructor age breakdown
The average age of coach/instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the coach/instructor population.
Coach/instructor age breakdown
| Coach/Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Coach/instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for coach/instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of coach/instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Coach/instructors by degree level
| Coach/instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Coach/instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, coach/instructors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,395 annually. With a Master's degree, coach/instructors earn a median annual income of $55,177 compared to $50,912 for coach/instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,177 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,239 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,395 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,912 |
Coach/instructor employment statistics
Most coach/instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where coach/instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where coach/instructors work.
Coach/instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Coach/instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the coach/instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most coach/instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Coach/instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 7% |
Coach/instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for coach/instructors are education, government and non profits.
Coach/instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Coach/instructor turnover and employment statistics
Coach/instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for coach/instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Coach/instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Coach/instructor 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 coach/instructor tenure
The average coach/instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,217 coach/instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Coach/instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Coach/instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of coach/instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Coach/Instructor | 7.62% | - |
| Church Musician | 8.54% | 93 |
| Rodeo Clown | 13.74% | 2 |
| Pharmacist Technician Program Director | 14.31% | 115,969 |
| Assistant Music Director | 30.45% | 7,409 |
Similar coach/instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Church Musician | 8.54% | 93 |
| Rodeo Clown | 13.74% | 2 |
| Pharmacist Technician Program Director | 14.31% | 115,969 |
| Assistant Music Director | 30.45% | 7,409 |
Foreign languages spoken by coach/instructors
The most common foreign language among coach/instructors is Spanish at 63.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 63.7%
- French, 8.9%
- Italian, 4.1%
- Russian, 3.4%
- German, 2.7%
- Other, 17.2%
Coach/instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.7% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Italian | 4.1% |
| Russian | 3.4% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Other | 17.2% |
