Physical trainer demographics and statistics in the US
Physical trainer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates physical trainer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our physical trainer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about physical trainers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,165 physical trainers currently employed in the United States.
- 32.8% of all physical trainers are women, while 67.2% are men.
- The average physical trainer age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of physical trainers is White (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), Black or African American (7.1%) and Unknown (5.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 13% of all physical trainers are LGBT.
- Physical trainers are 59% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Physical trainer gender statistics
32.8% of physical trainers are women and 67.2% of physical trainers are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Physical trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Physical trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,596
Female income
$24,555
Physical trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical trainer positions over time. Currently, 32.8% of physical trainers are female.
Physical trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2011 | 60.66% | 39.34% |
| 2012 | 63.06% | 36.94% |
| 2013 | 64.08% | 35.92% |
| 2014 | 62.62% | 37.38% |
| 2015 | 64.99% | 35.01% |
| 2016 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
| 2017 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
| 2018 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2019 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2020 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2021 | 67.16% | 32.84% |
Physical trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared physical trainers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Physical Trainer | 67% | 33% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Physical trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical trainers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all physical trainers. Comparatively, 10.6% of physical trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of physical trainers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Physical trainer race
| Physical trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Physical trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how physical trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.59% | 8.67% | 2.92% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 78.42% | 8.96% | 2.75% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 75.96% | 9.53% | 2.76% | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 75.00% | 9.25% | 3.26% | 9.17% |
| 2014 | 75.48% | 9.18% | 3.14% | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 74.24% | 8.93% | 3.99% | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 74.47% | 8.48% | 3.57% | 9.91% |
| 2017 | 74.90% | 8.06% | 4.13% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 77.08% | 6.35% | 3.85% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 77.00% | 5.74% | 4.06% | 10.01% |
| 2020 | 73.94% | 5.79% | 5.33% | 10.62% |
| 2021 | 71.31% | 7.05% | 5.11% | 10.64% |
Physical trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white physical trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american physical trainers have the lowest average salary at $25,143.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,993 |
| White | $26,387 |
| Black or African American | $25,143 |
| Asian | $25,278 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,204 |
Average physical trainer age
See how the average age of physical trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 31 | 37 |
| Asian | 28 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31.5 |
Physical trainer age breakdown
The average age of physical trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the physical trainer population.
Physical trainer age breakdown
| Physical Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Physical trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for physical trainers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of physical trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Physical trainers by degree level
| Physical trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Physical trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, physical trainers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $26,631 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, physical trainers earn a median annual income of $26,098 compared to $24,754 for physical trainers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,631 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,216 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,098 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,754 |
Physical trainer employment statistics
Most physical trainers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where physical trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical trainers work.
Physical trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Physical trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the physical trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physical trainers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Physical trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 7% |
Physical trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for physical trainers are health care, education and non profits.
Physical trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Education | 22% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Physical trainer turnover and employment statistics
Physical trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical trainer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average physical trainer tenure
The average physical trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 389 physical trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Physical trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Attendant | 4.43% | 113,375 |
| Escalator Operator | 5.80% | 25,633 |
| Direct Care Provider | 6.73% | 117,168 |
| Sports Coordinator | 8.12% | 17,725 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
| Physical Trainer | 13.13% | - |
Similar physical trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Attendant | 4.43% | 113,375 |
| Escalator Operator | 5.80% | 25,633 |
| Direct Care Provider | 6.73% | 117,168 |
| Sports Coordinator | 8.12% | 17,725 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical trainers
The most common foreign language among physical trainers is Spanish at 55.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.9% and French is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 55.2%
- German, 6.9%
- French, 6.9%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Dutch, 3.4%
- Other, 24.2%
Physical trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.2% |
| German | 6.9% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Dutch | 3.4% |
| Other | 24.2% |
