Exercise science instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Exercise science instructor demographics by:
Exercise science instructor gender statistics
63.2% of exercise science instructors are women and 36.8% of exercise science instructors are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Exercise science instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Exercise science instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,766
Female income
$30,952
Exercise science instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exercise science instructor positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of exercise science instructors are female.
Exercise science instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2011 | 30.48% | 69.52% |
| 2012 | 32.69% | 67.31% |
| 2013 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2014 | 32.27% | 67.73% |
| 2015 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2016 | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 2017 | 34.81% | 65.19% |
| 2018 | 37.64% | 62.36% |
| 2019 | 37.96% | 62.04% |
| 2020 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2021 | 36.77% | 63.23% |
Exercise science instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared exercise science instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Exercise Science Instructor | 37% | 63% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Exercise science instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exercise science instructors is White, which makes up 71.3% of all exercise science instructors. Comparatively, 10.6% of exercise science instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of exercise science instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 71.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Exercise science instructor race
| Exercise science instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Exercise science instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how exercise science instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exercise science instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.59% | 8.67% | 2.92% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 78.42% | 8.96% | 2.75% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 75.96% | 9.53% | 2.76% | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 75.00% | 9.25% | 3.26% | 9.17% |
| 2014 | 75.48% | 9.18% | 3.14% | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 74.24% | 8.93% | 3.99% | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 74.47% | 8.48% | 3.57% | 9.91% |
| 2017 | 74.90% | 8.06% | 4.13% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 77.08% | 6.35% | 3.85% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 77.00% | 5.74% | 4.06% | 10.01% |
| 2020 | 73.94% | 5.79% | 5.33% | 10.62% |
| 2021 | 71.31% | 7.05% | 5.11% | 10.64% |
Exercise science instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white exercise science instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american exercise science instructors have the lowest average salary at $31,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,464 |
| White | $34,163 |
| Black or African American | $31,972 |
| Asian | $32,209 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,080 |
Average exercise science instructor age
See how the average age of exercise science instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exercise science instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 31 | 37 |
| Asian | 28 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31.5 |
Exercise science instructor age breakdown
The average age of exercise science instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the exercise science instructor population.
Exercise science instructor age breakdown
| Exercise Science Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Exercise science instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for exercise science instructors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of exercise science instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Exercise science instructors by degree level
| Exercise science instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Exercise science instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exercise science instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,595 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, exercise science instructors earn a median annual income of $33,650 compared to $31,297 for exercise science instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,595 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,368 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,297 |
Exercise science instructor employment statistics
Most exercise science instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where exercise science instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exercise science instructors work.
Exercise science instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Exercise science instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the exercise science instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exercise science instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Exercise science instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 6% |
Exercise science instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for exercise science instructors are education, health care and non profits.
Exercise science instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Health Care | 27% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Exercise science instructor turnover and employment statistics
Exercise science instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exercise science instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exercise science instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exercise science instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average exercise science instructor tenure
The average exercise science instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 453 exercise science instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Exercise science instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Exercise science instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exercise science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Governess | 4.43% | 1,590 |
| Escalator Operator | 5.80% | 25,633 |
| Personal Clothing Laundry Aide | 6.73% | 57,528 |
| Head Counselor | 8.12% | 35,991 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Exercise Science Instructor | 13.13% | - |
Similar exercise science instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Governess | 4.43% | 1,590 |
| Escalator Operator | 5.80% | 25,633 |
| Personal Clothing Laundry Aide | 6.73% | 57,528 |
| Head Counselor | 8.12% | 35,991 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
Foreign languages spoken by exercise science instructors
The most common foreign language among exercise science instructors is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Romani, 4.8%
- Hebrew, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Exercise science instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Romani | 4.8% |
| Hebrew | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
