Hitting coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Hitting coach gender statistics
19.3% of hitting coaches are women and 80.7% of hitting coaches are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Hitting coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Hitting coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,030
Female income
$45,039
Hitting coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hitting coach positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of hitting coaches are female.
Hitting coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2011 | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| 2012 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2013 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2014 | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| 2015 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2017 | 83.82% | 16.18% |
| 2018 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2019 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2020 | 79.12% | 20.88% |
| 2021 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
Hitting coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared hitting coaches 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% |
| Hitting Coach | 81% | 19% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Hitting coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hitting coaches is White, which makes up 66.9% of all hitting coaches. Comparatively, 13.1% of hitting coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of hitting coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Hitting coach race
| Hitting coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Hitting coach race and ethnicity over time
See how hitting coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hitting coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.07% | 8.88% | 4.39% | 10.07% |
| 2011 | 73.05% | 9.40% | 4.51% | 10.01% |
| 2012 | 73.48% | 7.81% | 5.13% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 70.84% | 8.76% | 4.57% | 11.82% |
| 2014 | 71.82% | 9.16% | 4.32% | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 72.69% | 8.04% | 4.69% | 11.81% |
| 2016 | 69.30% | 9.83% | 5.20% | 12.00% |
| 2017 | 70.44% | 9.09% | 4.56% | 11.78% |
| 2018 | 69.64% | 8.64% | 5.73% | 12.03% |
| 2019 | 67.70% | 9.27% | 5.94% | 13.62% |
| 2020 | 64.72% | 10.03% | 6.02% | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 66.87% | 8.78% | 5.41% | 13.09% |
Hitting coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hitting coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White hitting coaches have the lowest average salary at $45,336.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,320 |
| White | $45,336 |
| Black or African American | $45,805 |
| Asian | $47,138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,574 |
Average hitting coach age
See how the average age of hitting coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hitting coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Hitting coach age breakdown
The average age of hitting coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the hitting coach population.
Hitting coach age breakdown
| Hitting Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Hitting coach educational attainment
The most common degree for hitting coaches is bachelor's degree, with 73% of hitting coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
Hitting coaches by degree level
| Hitting coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
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Hitting coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hitting coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,384 annually. With a Master's degree, hitting coaches earn a median annual income of $51,089 compared to $45,436 for hitting coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,089 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,384 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,436 |
Hitting coach employment statistics
Most hitting coaches work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where hitting coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hitting coaches work.
Hitting coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Hitting coach jobs by company type
Employees with the hitting coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hitting coaches prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Hitting coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 4% |
Hitting coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for hitting coaches are education, hospitality and retail.
Hitting coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Hitting coach turnover and employment statistics
Hitting coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hitting coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hitting coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hitting coach 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 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average hitting coach tenure
The average hitting coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 hitting coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Hitting coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hitting coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hitting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Sumo Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| Hitting Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Special Programs Director | 14.31% | 28,058 |
| Orchestra Leader | 30.45% | 30,861 |
Similar hitting coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Sumo Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Special Programs Director | 14.31% | 28,058 |
| Orchestra Leader | 30.45% | 30,861 |
Foreign languages spoken by hitting coaches
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hitting coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |