Jockey demographics and statistics in the US
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Jockey gender statistics
27.2% of jockeys are women and 72.8% of jockeys are men.
- Male, 72.8%
- Female, 27.2%
Jockey gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.8% |
| Female | 27.2% |
Jockey gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,801
Female income
$50,562
Jockey gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jockey positions over time. Currently, 27.2% of jockeys are female.
Jockey gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2011 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2012 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
| 2013 | 35.12% | 64.88% |
| 2014 | 35.28% | 64.72% |
| 2015 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2016 | 33.43% | 66.57% |
| 2017 | 34.10% | 65.90% |
| 2018 | 69.15% | 30.85% |
| 2019 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
| 2020 | 73.51% | 26.49% |
| 2021 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
Jockey related jobs gender ratio
We compared jockeys 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% |
| Jockey | 73% | 27% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Jockey demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jockeys is White, which makes up 72.8% of all jockeys. Comparatively, 8.9% of jockeys are Black or African American and 7.5% of jockeys 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%
Jockey race
| Jockey 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% |
Jockey race and ethnicity over time
See how jockey racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jockey 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% |
Jockey wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown jockeys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino jockeys have the lowest average salary at $51,221.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,826 |
| White | $51,361 |
| Black or African American | $51,386 |
| Asian | $52,231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,221 |
Jockey age breakdown
The average age of jockeys is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the jockey population.
Jockey age breakdown
| Jockey Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Jockey educational attainment
The most common degree for jockeys is bachelor's degree, with 34% of jockeys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Jockeys by degree level
| Jockey degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Jockey wage gap by degree level
According to the data, jockeys with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,385 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, jockeys earn a median annual income of $56,239 compared to $51,134 for jockeys with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,385 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,733 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,239 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,134 |
Jockey employment statistics
Most jockeys work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where jockeys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where jockeys work.
Jockey jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Jockey jobs by company type
Employees with the jockey job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most jockeys prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Jockey jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 2% |
Jockey jobs by industry
The most common industries for jockeys are retail, professional and hospitality.
Jockey industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Jockey turnover and employment statistics
Jockey unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jockeys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jockey unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jockey 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 jockey tenure
The average jockey stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,094 jockeys resumes in Zippia's database.
Jockey tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Jockey LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jockeys 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 |
| Jockey | 6.54% | - |
| Voice Coach | 7.62% | 14,618 |
| Recording Artist | 8.54% | 3,745 |
| Orator | 13.74% | 111 |
| Creative Services Producer | 14.31% | 64,096 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Similar jockey jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Voice Coach | 7.62% | 14,618 |
| Recording Artist | 8.54% | 3,745 |
| Orator | 13.74% | 111 |
| Creative Services Producer | 14.31% | 64,096 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Foreign languages spoken by jockeys
The most common foreign language among jockeys is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Filipino, 5.6%
- Dutch, 5.6%
- Other, 22.1%
Jockey languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Filipino | 5.6% |
| Dutch | 5.6% |
| Other | 22.1% |
