Fitness worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Fitness worker gender statistics
46.4% of fitness workers are women and 53.6% of fitness workers are men.
- Male, 53.6%
- Female, 46.4%
Fitness worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.6% |
| Female | 46.4% |
Fitness worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,230
Female income
$35,101
Fitness worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fitness worker positions over time. Currently, 46.4% of fitness workers are female.
Fitness worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.42% | 42.58% |
| 2011 | 57.39% | 42.61% |
| 2012 | 59.86% | 40.14% |
| 2013 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2014 | 59.40% | 40.60% |
| 2015 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2016 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2017 | 62.12% | 37.88% |
| 2018 | 57.13% | 42.87% |
| 2019 | 53.89% | 46.11% |
| 2020 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
| 2021 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
Fitness worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared fitness workers 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% |
| Fitness Worker | 54% | 46% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Fitness worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fitness workers is White, which makes up 61.0% of all fitness workers. Comparatively, 15.8% of fitness workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of fitness workers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Fitness worker race
| Fitness worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Fitness worker race and ethnicity over time
See how fitness worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fitness worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.69% | 10.59% | 3.69% | 13.18% |
| 2011 | 70.52% | 10.88% | 3.52% | 12.57% |
| 2012 | 68.06% | 11.45% | 3.53% | 13.67% |
| 2013 | 67.10% | 11.17% | 4.03% | 14.48% |
| 2014 | 67.58% | 11.10% | 3.91% | 14.00% |
| 2015 | 66.34% | 10.85% | 4.76% | 14.49% |
| 2016 | 66.57% | 10.41% | 4.33% | 15.22% |
| 2017 | 67.00% | 9.98% | 4.90% | 14.50% |
| 2018 | 63.96% | 12.38% | 4.46% | 15.13% |
| 2019 | 63.98% | 12.44% | 4.68% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 58.54% | 13.07% | 6.12% | 15.57% |
| 2021 | 61.02% | 11.73% | 5.23% | 15.79% |
Fitness worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fitness workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fitness workers have the lowest average salary at $34,848.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,678 |
| White | $36,468 |
| Black or African American | $34,848 |
| Asian | $36,715 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,499 |
Average fitness worker age
See how the average age of fitness workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fitness worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Fitness worker age breakdown
The average age of fitness workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the fitness worker population.
Fitness worker age breakdown
| Fitness Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Fitness worker educational attainment
The most common degree for fitness workers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of fitness workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Fitness workers by degree level
| Fitness worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fitness worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fitness workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,787 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fitness workers earn a median annual income of $38,999 compared to $36,792 for fitness workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,787 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,216 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,999 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,792 |
Fitness worker employment statistics
Company size where fitness workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fitness workers work.
Fitness worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Fitness worker turnover and employment statistics
Fitness worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fitness workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fitness worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fitness worker 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 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average fitness worker tenure
The average fitness worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 fitness workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fitness worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Fitness worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fitness workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Private Household Worker | 4.43% | 25,363 |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Personal Care Worker | 6.73% | 129,522 |
| Fitness Worker | 8.12% | - |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Zumba Instructor | 13.13% | 25,214 |
Similar fitness worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Private Household Worker | 4.43% | 25,363 |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Personal Care Worker | 6.73% | 129,522 |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Zumba Instructor | 13.13% | 25,214 |
Foreign languages spoken by fitness workers
- Amharic, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Fitness worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Amharic | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |