Karate black belt demographics and statistics in the US
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Karate black belt gender statistics
29.8% of karate black belts are women and 70.2% of karate black belts are men.
- Male, 70.2%
- Female, 29.8%
Karate black belt gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.2% |
| Female | 29.8% |
Karate black belt gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,299
Female income
$80,315
Karate black belt gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in karate black belt positions over time. Currently, 29.8% of karate black belts are female.
Karate black belt gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.83% | 64.17% |
| 2011 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2012 | 35.13% | 64.87% |
| 2013 | 32.28% | 67.72% |
| 2014 | 32.44% | 67.56% |
| 2015 | 32.96% | 67.04% |
| 2016 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2017 | 31.30% | 68.70% |
| 2018 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2019 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2020 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2021 | 70.19% | 29.81% |
Karate black belt related jobs gender ratio
We compared karate black belts 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% |
| Karate Black Belt | 70% | 30% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Karate black belt demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among karate black belts is White, which makes up 72.8% of all karate black belts. Comparatively, 8.9% of karate black belts are Black or African American and 7.5% of karate black belts 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%
Karate black belt race
| Karate black belt 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% |
Karate black belt race and ethnicity over time
See how karate black belt racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Karate black belt 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% |
Karate black belt wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown karate black belts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino karate black belts have the lowest average salary at $81,371.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,940 |
| White | $81,594 |
| Black or African American | $81,634 |
| Asian | $82,986 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,371 |
Karate black belt age breakdown
The average age of karate black belts is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the karate black belt population.
Karate black belt age breakdown
| Karate Black Belt Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Karate black belt educational attainment
The most common degree for karate black belts is bachelor's degree, with 69% of karate black belts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Karate black belts by degree level
| Karate black belt degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Karate black belt wage gap by degree level
According to the data, karate black belts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $89,638 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, karate black belts earn a median annual income of $89,404 compared to $81,231 for karate black belts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,638 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,989 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,404 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,231 |
Karate black belt employment statistics
Most karate black belts work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where karate black belts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where karate black belts work.
Karate black belt jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 51% |
Karate black belt jobs by company type
Employees with the karate black belt job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most karate black belts prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Karate black belt jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 53% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 3% |
Karate black belt jobs by industry
The most common industries for karate black belts are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Karate black belt industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Karate black belt turnover and employment statistics
Karate black belt unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for karate black belts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Karate black belt unemployment rate by year
| Year | Karate black belt 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 karate black belt tenure
The average karate black belt stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 279 karate black belts resumes in Zippia's database.
Karate black belt tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Karate black belt LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of karate black belts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | - |
| Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,517 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Mascot | 13.74% | 320 |
| Talent Coordinator | 14.31% | 23,926 |
| Music Writer | 30.45% | 12,779 |
Similar karate black belt jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,517 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Mascot | 13.74% | 320 |
| Talent Coordinator | 14.31% | 23,926 |
| Music Writer | 30.45% | 12,779 |
Foreign languages spoken by karate black belts
The most common foreign language among karate black belts is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 16.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Karate black belt languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
