Diving instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Diving instructor gender statistics
26.7% of diving instructors are women and 73.3% of diving instructors are men.
- Male, 73.3%
- Female, 26.7%
Diving instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.3% |
| Female | 26.7% |
Diving instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,293
Female income
$31,005
Diving instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diving instructor positions over time. Currently, 26.7% of diving instructors are female.
Diving instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.10% | 27.90% |
| 2011 | 71.66% | 28.34% |
| 2012 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2013 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2014 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2015 | 71.33% | 28.67% |
| 2016 | 73.26% | 26.74% |
| 2017 | 73.64% | 26.36% |
| 2018 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2019 | 73.26% | 26.74% |
| 2020 | 72.91% | 27.09% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
Diving instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared diving instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Diving Instructor | 73% | 27% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Diving instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diving instructors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all diving instructors. Comparatively, 15.7% of diving instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of diving instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Diving instructor race
| Diving instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Diving instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how diving instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diving instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.50% | 11.68% | 5.57% | 13.89% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 11.83% | 5.91% | 14.45% |
| 2012 | 64.57% | 11.10% | 6.30% | 14.88% |
| 2013 | 63.91% | 10.87% | 6.20% | 15.32% |
| 2014 | 63.46% | 10.83% | 7.46% | 14.76% |
| 2015 | 64.52% | 10.28% | 6.99% | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 63.37% | 10.87% | 6.35% | 15.61% |
| 2017 | 62.93% | 10.50% | 7.11% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 66.15% | 10.50% | 5.47% | 14.43% |
| 2019 | 67.00% | 9.90% | 5.18% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 63.63% | 10.44% | 5.16% | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 61.19% | 10.84% | 6.03% | 15.68% |
Diving instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diving instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american diving instructors have the lowest average salary at $31,725.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,361 |
| White | $33,632 |
| Black or African American | $31,725 |
| Asian | $34,547 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,263 |
Average diving instructor age
See how the average age of diving instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diving instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Diving instructor age breakdown
The average age of diving instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the diving instructor population.
Diving instructor age breakdown
| Diving Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Diving instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for diving instructors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of diving instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Diving instructors by degree level
| Diving instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Diving instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diving instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $42,288 annually. With a Master's degree, diving instructors earn a median annual income of $37,833 compared to $33,956 for diving instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,833 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,956 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,288 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,467 |
Diving instructor employment statistics
Most diving instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where diving instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diving instructors work.
Diving instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Diving instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the diving instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most diving instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Diving instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 11% |
Diving instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for diving instructors are education, hospitality and government.
Diving instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Diving instructor turnover and employment statistics
Diving instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diving instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diving instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diving instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average diving instructor tenure
The average diving instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 320 diving instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Diving instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Diving instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diving 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Tutor | 9.25% | 45,543 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Diving Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| English Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,779 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar diving instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Tutor | 9.25% | 45,543 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| English Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,779 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by diving instructors
The most common foreign language among diving instructors is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.5% and French is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- German, 10.5%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Irish, 5.3%
- Other, 26.3%
Diving instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| German | 10.5% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Irish | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.3% |