Health and wellness instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Health and wellness instructor demographics by:
Health and wellness instructor gender statistics
66.3% of health and wellness instructors are women and 33.7% of health and wellness instructors are men.
- Female, 66.3%
- Male, 33.7%
Health and wellness instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.3% |
| Male | 33.7% |
Health and wellness instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,566
Female income
$38,701
Health and wellness instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health and wellness instructor positions over time. Currently, 66.3% of health and wellness instructors are female.
Health and wellness instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2011 | 27.67% | 72.33% |
| 2012 | 29.76% | 70.24% |
| 2013 | 30.69% | 69.31% |
| 2014 | 29.36% | 70.64% |
| 2015 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2016 | 30.61% | 69.39% |
| 2017 | 31.78% | 68.22% |
| 2018 | 34.50% | 65.50% |
| 2019 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2020 | 30.11% | 69.89% |
| 2021 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
Health and wellness instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared health and wellness 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 Wellness Instructor | 34% | 66% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Health and wellness instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health and wellness instructors is White, which makes up 71.3% of all health and wellness instructors. Comparatively, 10.6% of health and wellness instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of health and wellness 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 wellness instructor race
| Health and wellness 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 wellness instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how health and wellness instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health and wellness 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 wellness instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white health and wellness instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health and wellness instructors have the lowest average salary at $39,753.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,279 |
| White | $41,989 |
| Black or African American | $39,753 |
| Asian | $39,995 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,863 |
Average health and wellness instructor age
See how the average age of health and wellness instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health and wellness 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 wellness instructor age breakdown
The average age of health and wellness instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the health and wellness instructor population.
Health and wellness instructor age breakdown
| Health And Wellness Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Health and wellness instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for health and wellness instructors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of health and wellness 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%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Health and wellness instructors by degree level
| Health and wellness instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Health and wellness instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health and wellness instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,428 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health and wellness instructors earn a median annual income of $41,468 compared to $39,058 for health and wellness instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,428 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,097 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,468 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,058 |
Health and wellness instructor employment statistics
Most health and wellness instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where health and wellness instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health and wellness instructors work.
Health and wellness instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Health and wellness instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the health and wellness instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health and wellness instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Health and wellness instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 8% |
Health and wellness instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for health and wellness instructors are education, health care and non profits.
Health and wellness instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Health and wellness instructor turnover and employment statistics
Health and wellness instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health and wellness instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health and wellness instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health and wellness 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 wellness instructor tenure
The average health and wellness instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 565 health and wellness instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Health and wellness instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Health and wellness instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health and wellness 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 |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Nanny | 4.43% | 109,035 |
| House Servant | 5.80% | 22,846 |
| Attending, Ambulatory Care | 6.73% | 169,412 |
| Recreation Supervisor | 8.12% | 4,698 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Health And Wellness Instructor | 13.13% | - |
Similar health and wellness instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Nanny | 4.43% | 109,035 |
| House Servant | 5.80% | 22,846 |
| Attending, Ambulatory Care | 6.73% | 169,412 |
| Recreation Supervisor | 8.12% | 4,698 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
Foreign languages spoken by health and wellness instructors
The most common foreign language among health and wellness instructors is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- French, 21.1%
- Russian, 10.5%
- Georgian, 5.3%
- Hebrew, 5.3%
- Other, 5.2%
Health and wellness instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| French | 21.1% |
| Russian | 10.5% |
| Georgian | 5.3% |
| Hebrew | 5.3% |
| Other | 5.2% |
