Health coach demographics and statistics in the US
Health coach demographics research summary. Zippia estimates health coach demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our health coach estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about health coaches after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 23,121 health coaches currently employed in the United States.
- 79.1% of all health coaches are women, while 20.9% are men.
- The average health coach age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of health coaches is White (60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.2%), Black or African American (8.6%) and Unknown (6.4%).
- Health coaches are most in-demand in Omaha, NE.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for health coaches.
- Eureka, CA pays an annual average wage of $52,028, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women health coaches earned 100% of what men earned.
- 21% of all health coaches are LGBT.
- Indiana is the best state for health coaches to live.
- Health coaches are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Health coach demographics by:
Health coach gender statistics
79.1% of health coaches are women and 20.9% of health coaches are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Health coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Health coach gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,512
Female income
$38,391
Health coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health coach positions over time. Currently, 79.1% of health coaches are female.
Health coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.56% | 74.44% |
| 2011 | 22.31% | 77.69% |
| 2012 | 23.73% | 76.27% |
| 2013 | 25.45% | 74.55% |
| 2014 | 24.78% | 75.22% |
| 2015 | 20.78% | 79.22% |
| 2016 | 23.07% | 76.93% |
| 2017 | 27.18% | 72.82% |
| 2018 | 25.89% | 74.11% |
| 2019 | 25.48% | 74.52% |
| 2020 | 21.04% | 78.96% |
| 2021 | 20.87% | 79.13% |
Health coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared health coaches with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Health Coach | 21% | 79% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Health coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health coaches is White, which makes up 60.4% of all health coaches. Comparatively, 17.2% of health coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of health coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Health coach race
| Health coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Health coach race and ethnicity over time
See how health coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.00% | 10.04% | 4.71% | 12.32% |
| 2011 | 67.42% | 11.30% | 5.08% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 64.97% | 10.74% | 5.35% | 13.64% |
| 2013 | 65.57% | 9.15% | 5.03% | 15.29% |
| 2014 | 63.83% | 10.62% | 5.67% | 15.26% |
| 2015 | 65.93% | 9.87% | 6.44% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 64.56% | 8.56% | 6.63% | 15.39% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 9.60% | 5.45% | 16.60% |
| 2018 | 67.74% | 9.70% | 4.90% | 12.97% |
| 2019 | 65.69% | 7.34% | 6.14% | 16.16% |
| 2020 | 62.19% | 5.99% | 6.76% | 17.41% |
| 2021 | 60.41% | 8.59% | 6.24% | 17.17% |
Health coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health coaches have the lowest average salary at $36,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,643 |
| White | $39,081 |
| Black or African American | $36,756 |
| Asian | $41,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,990 |
Average health coach age
See how the average age of health coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Health coach age breakdown
The average age of health coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the health coach population.
Health coach age breakdown
| Health Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Health coach educational attainment
The most common degree for health coaches is bachelor's degree, with 64% of health coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Health coaches by degree level
| Health coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Health coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health coaches with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,508 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health coaches earn a median annual income of $39,288 compared to $34,434 for health coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,508 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,550 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,288 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,434 |
Health coach employment statistics
Most health coaches work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where health coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health coaches work.
Health coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Health coach jobs by company type
Employees with the health coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health coaches prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Health coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Health coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for health coaches are health care, insurance and professional.
Health coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 52% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Health coach turnover and employment statistics
Health coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health coach unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average health coach tenure
The average health coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,753 health coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Health coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Health coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health coaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Welfare Visitor | 11.48% | 552 |
| Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 81,287 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
| Health Coach | 20.79% | - |
Similar health coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Welfare Visitor | 11.48% | 552 |
| Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 81,287 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by health coaches
The most common foreign language among health coaches is Spanish at 64.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 64.8%
- French, 7.0%
- Italian, 4.0%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Russian, 2.6%
- Other, 18.5%
Health coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.8% |
| French | 7.0% |
| Italian | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Russian | 2.6% |
| Other | 18.5% |
