Pitcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Pitcher gender statistics
9.7% of pitchers are women and 90.3% of pitchers are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Pitcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Pitcher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,177
Female income
$47,318
Pitcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pitcher positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of pitchers are female.
Pitcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2012 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2013 | 64.59% | 35.41% |
| 2014 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2015 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2016 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2017 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2018 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2019 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2020 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
Pitcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared pitchers 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% |
| Pitcher | 90% | 10% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Pitcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pitchers is White, which makes up 68.8% of all pitchers. Comparatively, 11.2% of pitchers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of pitchers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Pitcher race
| Pitcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Pitcher race and ethnicity over time
See how pitcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pitcher 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 | 79.74% | 5.96% | 3.18% | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.01% | 3.27% | 9.15% |
| 2020 | 72.87% | 6.86% | 5.03% | 9.76% |
| 2021 | 68.84% | 8.04% | 4.86% | 11.22% |
Pitcher wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pitchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pitchers have the lowest average salary at $48,372.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,787 |
| White | $48,489 |
| Black or African American | $48,463 |
| Asian | $49,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,372 |
Pitcher age breakdown
The average age of pitchers is 20-30 years years old, representing 31% of the pitcher population.
Pitcher age breakdown
| Pitcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 31% |
Pitcher educational attainment
The most common degree for pitchers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of pitchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Pitchers by degree level
| Pitcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Pitcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pitchers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,392 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pitchers earn a median annual income of $56,089 compared to $48,092 for pitchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,392 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,050 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,089 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,092 |
Pitcher employment statistics
Most pitchers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where pitchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pitchers work.
Pitcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Pitcher jobs by company type
Employees with the pitcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pitchers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pitcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 8% |
Pitcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for pitchers are education, hospitality and government.
Pitcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Pitcher turnover and employment statistics
Pitcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pitchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pitcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pitcher 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 | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 10.83% |
| 2020 | 16.40% |
| 2021 | 14.98% |
Average pitcher tenure
The average pitcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 634 pitchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pitcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Pitcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pitchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5.42% | - |
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Athletic Scout | 7.62% | 8,988 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| Editor & Producer | 14.31% | 14,409 |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 30.45% | 7,388 |
Similar pitcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Athletic Scout | 7.62% | 8,988 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| Editor & Producer | 14.31% | 14,409 |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 30.45% | 7,388 |
Foreign languages spoken by pitchers
The most common foreign language among pitchers is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- German, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Carrier, 6.3%
- Other, 6.0%
Pitcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Carrier | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.0% |
