Personal development coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Personal development coach gender statistics
51.2% of personal development coaches are women and 48.8% of personal development coaches are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Personal development coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Personal development coach gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,993
Female income
$57,338
Personal development coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personal development coach positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of personal development coaches are female.
Personal development coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.14% | 40.86% |
| 2011 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2012 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2013 | 55.27% | 44.73% |
| 2014 | 55.44% | 44.56% |
| 2015 | 56.03% | 43.97% |
| 2016 | 53.40% | 46.60% |
| 2017 | 54.15% | 45.85% |
| 2018 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2019 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2020 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
| 2021 | 48.77% | 51.23% |
Personal development coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared personal development coaches 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% |
| Personal Development Coach | 49% | 51% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Personal development coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personal development coaches is White, which makes up 66.2% of all personal development coaches. Comparatively, 13.2% of personal development coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of personal development coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Personal development coach race
| Personal development coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Personal development coach race and ethnicity over time
See how personal development coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personal development coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.44% | 8.94% | 4.41% | 10.15% |
| 2011 | 72.41% | 9.46% | 4.53% | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 72.84% | 7.87% | 5.15% | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 70.20% | 8.81% | 4.58% | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 71.19% | 9.21% | 4.33% | 11.47% |
| 2015 | 72.05% | 8.09% | 4.71% | 11.89% |
| 2016 | 68.67% | 9.89% | 5.21% | 12.08% |
| 2017 | 69.80% | 9.14% | 4.58% | 11.86% |
| 2018 | 69.00% | 8.69% | 5.75% | 12.10% |
| 2019 | 67.07% | 9.33% | 5.96% | 13.69% |
| 2020 | 64.09% | 10.09% | 6.04% | 13.76% |
| 2021 | 66.24% | 8.84% | 5.43% | 13.17% |
Personal development coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian personal development coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White personal development coaches have the lowest average salary at $57,832.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,479 |
| White | $57,832 |
| Black or African American | $58,616 |
| Asian | $60,857 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,229 |
Average personal development coach age
See how the average age of personal development coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personal development coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Personal development coach age breakdown
The average age of personal development coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the personal development coach population.
Personal development coach age breakdown
| Personal Development Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Personal development coach educational attainment
The most common degree for personal development coaches is bachelor's degree, with 67% of personal development coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Personal development coaches by degree level
| Personal development coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Personal development coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, personal development coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $68,122 annually. With a Master's degree, personal development coaches earn a median annual income of $67,612 compared to $58,000 for personal development coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,612 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,423 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,122 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,000 |
Personal development coach employment statistics
Most personal development coaches work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where personal development coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personal development coaches work.
Personal development coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Personal development coach jobs by company type
Employees with the personal development coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personal development coaches prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Personal development coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Personal development coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for personal development coaches are education, retail and professional.
Personal development coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Personal development coach turnover and employment statistics
Personal development coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personal development coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personal development coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personal development coach 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 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average personal development coach tenure
The average personal development coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,410 personal development coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Personal development coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Personal development coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personal development coaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Personal Development Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Bugler | 8.54% | - |
| Juggler | 13.74% | 1,764 |
| Program Supervisor | 14.31% | 65,551 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Similar personal development coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Bugler | 8.54% | |
| Juggler | 13.74% | 1,764 |
| Program Supervisor | 14.31% | 65,551 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Foreign languages spoken by personal development coaches
The most common foreign language among personal development coaches is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and German is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 10.7%
- German, 5.4%
- Mandarin, 5.4%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Other, 17.8%
Personal development coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 10.7% |
| German | 5.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Other | 17.8% |
