Health and fitness instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Health and fitness instructor demographics by:
Health and fitness instructor gender statistics
53.9% of health and fitness instructors are women and 46.1% of health and fitness instructors are men.
- Female, 53.9%
- Male, 46.1%
Health and fitness instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% |
| Male | 46.1% |
Health and fitness instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,308
Female income
$33,862
Health and fitness instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health and fitness instructor positions over time. Currently, 53.9% of health and fitness instructors are female.
Health and fitness instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.23% | 60.77% |
| 2011 | 39.21% | 60.79% |
| 2012 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2013 | 42.73% | 57.27% |
| 2014 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2015 | 43.71% | 56.29% |
| 2016 | 42.64% | 57.36% |
| 2017 | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 2018 | 47.03% | 52.97% |
| 2019 | 47.36% | 52.64% |
| 2020 | 42.07% | 57.93% |
| 2021 | 46.10% | 53.90% |
Health and fitness instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared health and fitness 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% |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 46% | 54% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Health and fitness instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health and fitness instructors is White, which makes up 71.3% of all health and fitness instructors. Comparatively, 10.6% of health and fitness instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of health and fitness 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%
Health and fitness instructor race
| Health and fitness 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% |
Health and fitness instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how health and fitness instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health and fitness 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% |
Health and fitness instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white health and fitness instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health and fitness instructors have the lowest average salary at $34,678.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,859 |
| White | $36,407 |
| Black or African American | $34,678 |
| Asian | $34,866 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,764 |
Average health and fitness instructor age
See how the average age of health and fitness instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health and fitness 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 |
Health and fitness instructor age breakdown
The average age of health and fitness instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the health and fitness instructor population.
Health and fitness instructor age breakdown
| Health And Fitness Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Health and fitness instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for health and fitness instructors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of health and fitness instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Health and fitness instructors by degree level
| Health and fitness instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Health and fitness instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health and fitness instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,745 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health and fitness instructors earn a median annual income of $36,005 compared to $34,139 for health and fitness instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,745 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,391 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,005 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,139 |
Health and fitness instructor employment statistics
Most health and fitness instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where health and fitness instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health and fitness instructors work.
Health and fitness instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Health and fitness instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the health and fitness instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health and fitness instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Health and fitness instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
Health and fitness instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for health and fitness instructors are education, health care and non profits.
Health and fitness instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Health Care | 24% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Health and fitness instructor turnover and employment statistics
Health and fitness instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health and fitness instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health and fitness instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health and fitness 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 health and fitness instructor tenure
The average health and fitness instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 309 health and fitness instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Health and fitness instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Health and fitness instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health and fitness 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 4.43% | 119,940 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Home Care Giver | 6.73% | 193,360 |
| Counseling Program Leader | 8.12% | 91,176 |
| Residential Instructor | 12.72% | 60,002 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | - |
Similar health and fitness instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 4.43% | 119,940 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Home Care Giver | 6.73% | 193,360 |
| Counseling Program Leader | 8.12% | 91,176 |
| Residential Instructor | 12.72% | 60,002 |
Foreign languages spoken by health and fitness instructors
The most common foreign language among health and fitness instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Polish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
- Hebrew, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Health and fitness instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |
| Hebrew | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
