Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for health coaches in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- 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 age of an employed health coach 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 2021, women 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.
Health Coach Statistics By Gender
79.1% of health coaches are women and 20.9% of health coaches are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Health Coaches By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Health Coach
Women Earn 100ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Health Coach Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the health coach position over time.
Health Coach Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Health Coach Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among health coaches is White, which makes up 60.4% of all health coaches. Comparatively, there are 17.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 8.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among health coaches.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Health Coach Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,643 |
| White | $39,081 |
| Black or African American | $36,756 |
| Asian | $41,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,990 |
Average Age of a Health Coach
We determined the average age of health coaches based on ethnicity and gender.
Health Coach Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of health coach employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of health coaches is 40+ years old, which represents 55% of the population.
Health Coach Age
| Health Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Types of Health Coach Degree Levels
The most common degree for health coaches is bachelor's degree 64% of health coaches earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 16% and rounding it off is associate degree with 11%.
- Bachelors, 64%
- Masters, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Health Coaches By Education
| Health Coach Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 64% |
| Masters | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Health Coach Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,550 |
| Master's Degree | $45,508 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,288 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,434 |
Health Coach Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where health coaches work. We found most health coaches work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most health coaches is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire health coaches.
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% |
The Types Of Companies Health Coach Work In
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Health Coaches
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ health coaches. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of health coaches changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Health Coach Stay in a Job
By looking over 5,753 health coaches resumes, we figured out that the average health coach enjoys staying at their job for 5-7 years for a percentage of 26%.
Health Coach Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Health Coachs with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to health coaches.
| 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% | - |
Health Coach 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 Coachs
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% |
