Karate instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Karate instructor gender statistics
33.0% of karate instructors are women and 67.0% of karate instructors are men.
- Male, 67.0%
- Female, 33.0%
Karate instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.0% |
| Female | 33.0% |
Karate instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,057
Female income
$32,042
Karate instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in karate instructor positions over time. Currently, 33.0% of karate instructors are female.
Karate instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.63% | 34.37% |
| 2011 | 65.14% | 34.86% |
| 2012 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2013 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2014 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
| 2015 | 64.77% | 35.23% |
| 2016 | 66.93% | 33.07% |
| 2017 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2018 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2019 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2020 | 66.54% | 33.46% |
| 2021 | 67.02% | 32.98% |
Karate instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared karate instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Karate Instructor | 67% | 33% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Karate instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among karate instructors is White, which makes up 60.7% of all karate instructors. Comparatively, 15.9% of karate instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of karate instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Karate instructor race
| Karate instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Karate instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how karate instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Karate instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.00% | 11.86% | 5.66% | 14.10% |
| 2011 | 64.04% | 12.00% | 6.00% | 14.66% |
| 2012 | 64.07% | 11.28% | 6.39% | 15.09% |
| 2013 | 63.41% | 11.04% | 6.30% | 15.54% |
| 2014 | 62.97% | 11.01% | 7.55% | 14.97% |
| 2015 | 64.02% | 10.46% | 7.08% | 14.78% |
| 2016 | 62.88% | 11.05% | 6.44% | 15.83% |
| 2017 | 62.43% | 10.67% | 7.20% | 15.96% |
| 2018 | 65.66% | 10.68% | 5.56% | 14.64% |
| 2019 | 66.51% | 10.08% | 5.27% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 63.14% | 10.62% | 5.25% | 15.16% |
| 2021 | 60.69% | 11.02% | 6.12% | 15.89% |
Karate instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian karate instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american karate instructors have the lowest average salary at $32,678.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,117 |
| White | $34,355 |
| Black or African American | $32,678 |
| Asian | $35,154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,031 |
Average karate instructor age
See how the average age of karate instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Karate instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Karate instructor age breakdown
The average age of karate instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the karate instructor population.
Karate instructor age breakdown
| Karate Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Karate instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for karate instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of karate instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Karate instructors by degree level
| Karate instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Karate instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, karate instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $41,803 annually. With a Master's degree, karate instructors earn a median annual income of $38,000 compared to $34,638 for karate instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,000 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,463 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,638 |
| Doctorate Degree | $41,803 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,332 |
Karate instructor employment statistics
Most karate instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where karate instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where karate instructors work.
Karate instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Karate instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the karate instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most karate instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Karate instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 8% |
Karate instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for karate instructors are education, health care and non profits.
Karate instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Karate instructor turnover and employment statistics
Karate instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for karate instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Karate instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Karate instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average karate instructor tenure
The average karate instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,006 karate instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Karate instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Karate instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of karate instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 12,598 |
| Test Preparation Tutor | 9.25% | 51,652 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Karate Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar karate instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 12,598 |
| Test Preparation Tutor | 9.25% | 51,652 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by karate instructors
The most common foreign language among karate instructors is Spanish at 34.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.2% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.2%.
- Spanish, 34.2%
- Chinese, 9.2%
- Japanese, 9.2%
- French, 9.2%
- Mandarin, 6.6%
- Other, 31.6%
Karate instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.2% |
| Chinese | 9.2% |
| Japanese | 9.2% |
| French | 9.2% |
| Mandarin | 6.6% |
| Other | 31.6% |
