Football player demographics and statistics in the US
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Football player gender statistics
2.5% of football players are women and 97.5% of football players are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Football player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Football player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,269
Female income
$47,991
Football player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in football player positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of football players are female.
Football player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 2012 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2013 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2014 | 88.63% | 11.37% |
| 2015 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2016 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2017 | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| 2018 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2020 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
Football player related jobs gender ratio
We compared football players 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% |
| Football Player | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Football player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among football players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all football players. Comparatively, 8.9% of football players are Black or African American and 7.5% of football players are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Football player race
| Football player race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Football player race and ethnicity over time
See how football player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Football player race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 80.88% | 6.74% | 2.17% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 6.76% | 3.93% | 7.20% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 5.84% | 3.05% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 8.90% | 3.75% | 7.49% |
Football player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown football players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino football players have the lowest average salary at $49,196.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,190 |
| White | $49,453 |
| Black or African American | $49,500 |
| Asian | $51,069 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,196 |
Football player age breakdown
The average age of football players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the football player population.
Football player age breakdown
| Football Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Football player educational attainment
The most common degree for football players is bachelor's degree, with 79% of football players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Football players by degree level
| Football player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Football player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, football players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,130 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, football players earn a median annual income of $58,836 compared to $49,036 for football players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,130 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,495 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,836 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,036 |
Football player employment statistics
Most football players work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where football players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where football players work.
Football player jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Football player jobs by company type
Employees with the football player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most football players prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Football player jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 5% |
Football player jobs by industry
The most common industries for football players are education, hospitality and government.
Football player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Football player turnover and employment statistics
Football player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for football players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Football player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Football player 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 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 5.77% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 9.09% |
Average football player tenure
The average football player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,501 football players resumes in Zippia's database.
Football player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Football player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of football players 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scorekeeper | 5.42% | 674 |
| Football Player | 6.54% | - |
| Youth Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 17,198 |
| Bass Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Assistant Producer | 14.31% | 10,256 |
| High School Music Director | 30.45% | 29,139 |
Similar football player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scorekeeper | 5.42% | 674 |
| Youth Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 17,198 |
| Bass Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Assistant Producer | 14.31% | 10,256 |
| High School Music Director | 30.45% | 29,139 |
Foreign languages spoken by football players
The most common foreign language among football players is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- French, 14.7%
- Portuguese, 8.8%
- German, 8.8%
- Italian, 5.9%
- Other, 20.6%
Football player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.8% |
| German | 8.8% |
| Italian | 5.9% |
| Other | 20.6% |
