Motivational speaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Motivational speaker gender statistics
45.5% of motivational speakers are women and 54.5% of motivational speakers are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Motivational speaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Motivational speaker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,537
Female income
$40,579
Motivational speaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motivational speaker positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of motivational speakers are female.
Motivational speaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
| 2011 | 51.99% | 48.01% |
| 2012 | 54.68% | 45.32% |
| 2013 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2014 | 52.21% | 47.79% |
| 2015 | 50.47% | 49.53% |
| 2016 | 55.19% | 44.81% |
| 2017 | 55.47% | 44.53% |
| 2018 | 52.65% | 47.35% |
| 2019 | 54.62% | 45.38% |
| 2020 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2021 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
Motivational speaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared motivational speakers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Motivational Speaker | 55% | 45% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Motivational speaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motivational speakers is White, which makes up 56.4% of all motivational speakers. Comparatively, 17.4% of motivational speakers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of motivational speakers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Motivational speaker race
| Motivational speaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Motivational speaker race and ethnicity over time
See how motivational speaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motivational speaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.07% | 17.04% | 5.69% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 62.61% | 16.31% | 5.48% | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 60.67% | 14.51% | 5.15% | 14.28% |
| 2013 | 58.98% | 15.86% | 5.97% | 14.19% |
| 2014 | 62.35% | 12.97% | 6.32% | 14.75% |
| 2015 | 61.03% | 15.00% | 5.29% | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 60.74% | 14.77% | 6.00% | 14.56% |
| 2017 | 59.02% | 14.61% | 5.55% | 16.15% |
| 2018 | 59.25% | 12.73% | 6.35% | 17.50% |
| 2019 | 59.28% | 13.85% | 6.10% | 16.85% |
| 2020 | 56.26% | 13.33% | 5.83% | 17.91% |
| 2021 | 56.39% | 12.94% | 6.74% | 17.41% |
Motivational speaker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian motivational speakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american motivational speakers have the lowest average salary at $41,170.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,499 |
| White | $41,851 |
| Black or African American | $41,170 |
| Asian | $44,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,627 |
Average motivational speaker age
See how the average age of motivational speakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Motivational speaker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Motivational speaker age breakdown
The average age of motivational speakers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the motivational speaker population.
Motivational speaker age breakdown
| Motivational Speaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Motivational speaker educational attainment
The most common degree for motivational speakers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of motivational speakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Motivational speakers by degree level
| Motivational speaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Motivational speaker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motivational speakers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,217 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, motivational speakers earn a median annual income of $42,879 compared to $37,902 for motivational speakers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,217 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,633 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,879 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,902 |
Motivational speaker employment statistics
Most motivational speakers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where motivational speakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motivational speakers work.
Motivational speaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Motivational speaker jobs by company type
Employees with the motivational speaker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most motivational speakers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Motivational speaker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 9% |
Motivational speaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for motivational speakers are education, non profits and professional.
Motivational speaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Motivational speaker turnover and employment statistics
Motivational speaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motivational speakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motivational speaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motivational speaker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average motivational speaker tenure
The average motivational speaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 800 motivational speakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Motivational speaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Motivational speaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motivational speakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Student Advocate | 10.75% | 31,515 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Motivational Speaker | 11.48% | - |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Assessment Specialist | 15.06% | 90,625 |
Similar motivational speaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Student Advocate | 10.75% | 31,515 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Assessment Specialist | 15.06% | 90,625 |
Foreign languages spoken by motivational speakers
The most common foreign language among motivational speakers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- German, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
- French, 7.4%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Other, 22.3%
Motivational speaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Other | 22.3% |