Hockey player demographics and statistics in the US
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Hockey player gender statistics
9.6% of hockey players are women and 90.4% of hockey players are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Hockey player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Hockey player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,230
Female income
$47,954
Hockey player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hockey player positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of hockey players are female.
Hockey player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2011 | 66.85% | 33.15% |
| 2012 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2013 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2014 | 65.87% | 34.13% |
| 2015 | 66.40% | 33.60% |
| 2016 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
| 2017 | 64.69% | 35.31% |
| 2018 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2019 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2020 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2021 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
Hockey player related jobs gender ratio
We compared hockey players 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% |
| Hockey Player | 90% | 10% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Hockey player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hockey players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all hockey players. Comparatively, 8.9% of hockey players are Black or African American and 7.5% of hockey players are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Hockey player race
| Hockey player race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Hockey player race and ethnicity over time
See how hockey player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hockey player race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 80.88% | 6.74% | 2.17% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 6.76% | 3.93% | 7.20% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 5.84% | 3.05% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 8.90% | 3.75% | 7.49% |
Hockey player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown hockey players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hockey players have the lowest average salary at $49,159.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,150 |
| White | $49,416 |
| Black or African American | $49,462 |
| Asian | $51,030 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,159 |
Hockey player age breakdown
The average age of hockey players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the hockey player population.
Hockey player age breakdown
| Hockey Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Hockey player educational attainment
The most common degree for hockey players is bachelor's degree, with 86% of hockey players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 6% and high school diploma degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Hockey players by degree level
| Hockey player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Hockey player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hockey players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,083 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hockey players earn a median annual income of $58,789 compared to $48,998 for hockey players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,083 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,460 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,789 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,998 |
Hockey player employment statistics
Most hockey players work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where hockey players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hockey players work.
Hockey player jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Hockey player jobs by company type
Employees with the hockey player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hockey players prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Hockey player jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 6% |
Hockey player jobs by industry
The most common industries for hockey players are education, hospitality and manufacturing.
Hockey player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Hospitality | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Hockey player turnover and employment statistics
Hockey player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hockey players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hockey player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hockey player 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 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 5.77% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 9.09% |
Average hockey player tenure
The average hockey player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 400 hockey players resumes in Zippia's database.
Hockey player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hockey player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hockey players 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Hockey Player | 6.54% | - |
| Field Scout | 7.62% | 45,125 |
| Chorus Master | 8.54% | 8,371 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Montessori Program Director | 14.31% | 65,554 |
| Orchestra Conductor | 30.45% | 497 |
Similar hockey player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Field Scout | 7.62% | 45,125 |
| Chorus Master | 8.54% | 8,371 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Montessori Program Director | 14.31% | 65,554 |
| Orchestra Conductor | 30.45% | 497 |
Foreign languages spoken by hockey players
The most common foreign language among hockey players is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.1% and German is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 23.1%
- German, 15.4%
- Cantonese, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Other, 7.6%
Hockey player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 23.1% |
| German | 15.4% |
| Cantonese | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.6% |