Executive coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Executive coach gender statistics
49.6% of executive coaches are women and 50.4% of executive coaches are men.
- Male, 50.4%
- Female, 49.6%
Executive coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Executive coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,643
Female income
$47,553
Executive coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in executive coach positions over time. Currently, 49.6% of executive coaches are female.
Executive coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
| 2011 | 58.09% | 41.91% |
| 2012 | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 2013 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2014 | 57.02% | 42.98% |
| 2015 | 57.59% | 42.41% |
| 2016 | 54.99% | 45.01% |
| 2017 | 55.73% | 44.27% |
| 2018 | 50.23% | 49.77% |
| 2019 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2020 | 47.94% | 52.06% |
| 2021 | 50.37% | 49.63% |
Executive coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared executive 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% |
| Executive Coach | 50% | 50% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Executive coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among executive coaches is White, which makes up 66.0% of all executive coaches. Comparatively, 13.3% of executive coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of executive coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Executive coach race
| Executive coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Executive coach race and ethnicity over time
See how executive coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Executive coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.18% | 9.06% | 4.45% | 10.32% |
| 2011 | 72.15% | 9.58% | 4.57% | 10.26% |
| 2012 | 72.58% | 7.99% | 5.18% | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 69.94% | 8.93% | 4.62% | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 70.93% | 9.33% | 4.37% | 11.64% |
| 2015 | 71.80% | 8.22% | 4.74% | 12.06% |
| 2016 | 68.41% | 10.01% | 5.25% | 12.25% |
| 2017 | 69.54% | 9.26% | 4.62% | 12.03% |
| 2018 | 68.75% | 8.81% | 5.78% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 66.81% | 9.45% | 6.00% | 13.86% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 10.21% | 6.08% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 65.98% | 8.96% | 5.46% | 13.34% |
Executive coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian executive coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White executive coaches have the lowest average salary at $47,880.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,962 |
| White | $47,880 |
| Black or African American | $48,396 |
| Asian | $49,863 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,141 |
Average executive coach age
See how the average age of executive coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Executive 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 |
Executive coach age breakdown
The average age of executive coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the executive coach population.
Executive coach age breakdown
| Executive Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Executive coach educational attainment
The most common degree for executive coaches is bachelor's degree, with 62% of executive coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Executive coaches by degree level
| Executive coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Executive coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, executive coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,545 annually. With a Master's degree, executive coaches earn a median annual income of $54,220 compared to $47,990 for executive coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,220 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,545 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,990 |
Executive coach employment statistics
Most executive coaches work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where executive coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where executive coaches work.
Executive coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Executive coach jobs by company type
Employees with the executive coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most executive coaches prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Executive coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 4% |
Executive coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for executive coaches are professional, health care and technology.
Executive coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Executive coach turnover and employment statistics
Executive coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for executive coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Executive coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Executive 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 executive coach tenure
The average executive coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 934 executive coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Executive coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Executive coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of executive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Hockey Player | 6.54% | 174 |
| Executive Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Teenage Program Director | 14.31% | 65,442 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Similar executive coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Hockey Player | 6.54% | 174 |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Teenage Program Director | 14.31% | 65,442 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Foreign languages spoken by executive coaches
The most common foreign language among executive coaches is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Italian, 4.8%
- French, 4.8%
- Other, 28.5%
Executive coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Other | 28.5% |
