Coach demographics and statistics in the US
Coach demographics research summary. Zippia estimates coach demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our 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 coaches after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 110,451 coaches currently employed in the United States.
- 51.7% of all coaches are women, while 48.3% are men.
- The average coach age is 35 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of coaches is White (66.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), Black or African American (8.9%) and Unknown (5.9%).
- Coaches are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for coaches.
- Piscataway, NJ pays an annual average wage of $59,635, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women coaches earned 98% of what men earned.
- 8% of all coaches are LGBT.
- Hawaii is the best state for coaches to live.
- Coaches are 43% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Coach gender statistics
51.7% of coaches are women and 48.3% of coaches are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
Coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
Coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,806
Female income
$40,961
Coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in coach positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of coaches are female.
Coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.72% | 41.28% |
| 2011 | 56.10% | 43.90% |
| 2012 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2013 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2014 | 55.01% | 44.99% |
| 2015 | 55.60% | 44.40% |
| 2016 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2017 | 53.72% | 46.28% |
| 2018 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2019 | 45.61% | 54.39% |
| 2020 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2021 | 48.33% | 51.67% |
Coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Coach | 48% | 52% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among coaches is White, which makes up 66.4% of all coaches. Comparatively, 13.2% of coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Coach race
| Coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Coach race and ethnicity over time
See how coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.60% | 8.95% | 4.42% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 72.58% | 9.47% | 4.54% | 10.11% |
| 2012 | 73.01% | 7.88% | 5.15% | 10.31% |
| 2013 | 70.37% | 8.83% | 4.59% | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 71.35% | 9.23% | 4.34% | 11.49% |
| 2015 | 72.22% | 8.11% | 4.71% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 68.83% | 9.91% | 5.22% | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 69.97% | 9.16% | 4.58% | 11.88% |
| 2018 | 69.17% | 8.71% | 5.75% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 67.23% | 9.35% | 5.97% | 13.72% |
| 2020 | 64.25% | 10.10% | 6.05% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 8.85% | 5.43% | 13.19% |
Coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White coaches have the lowest average salary at $41,214.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,053 |
| White | $41,214 |
| Black or African American | $41,614 |
| Asian | $42,750 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,417 |
Average coach age
See how the average age of coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Coach age breakdown
The average age of coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the coach population.
Coach age breakdown
| Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Coach educational attainment
The most common degree for coaches is bachelor's degree, with 62% of coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Coaches by degree level
| Coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,352 annually. With a Master's degree, coaches earn a median annual income of $46,103 compared to $41,300 for coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,103 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,352 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,300 |
Coach employment statistics
Most coaches work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where coaches work.
Coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Coach jobs by company type
Employees with the coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most coaches prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 6% |
Coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for coaches are education, non profits and professional.
Coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Coach turnover and employment statistics
Coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 coach tenure
The average coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75,892 coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 531 |
| Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Technical Manager | 14.31% | 116,732 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Similar coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 531 |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Technical Manager | 14.31% | 116,732 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Foreign languages spoken by coaches
The most common foreign language among coaches is Spanish at 58.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and German is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 58.1%
- French, 11.9%
- German, 3.8%
- Italian, 3.4%
- Mandarin, 3.2%
- Other, 19.6%
Coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.1% |
| French | 11.9% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Italian | 3.4% |
| Mandarin | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.6% |
