Professional athletes coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional athletes coach demographics by:
Professional athletes coach gender statistics
53.7% of professional athletes coaches are women and 46.3% of professional athletes coaches are men.
- Female, 53.7%
- Male, 46.3%
Professional athletes coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% |
| Male | 46.3% |
Professional athletes coach gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,517
Female income
$40,454
Professional athletes coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional athletes coach positions over time. Currently, 53.7% of professional athletes coaches are female.
Professional athletes coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.77% | 43.23% |
| 2011 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2012 | 56.03% | 43.97% |
| 2013 | 52.86% | 47.14% |
| 2014 | 53.04% | 46.96% |
| 2015 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2016 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
| 2017 | 51.73% | 48.27% |
| 2018 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2019 | 43.65% | 56.35% |
| 2020 | 43.94% | 56.06% |
| 2021 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
Professional athletes coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional athletes 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% |
| Professional Athletes Coach | 46% | 54% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Professional athletes coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional athletes coaches is White, which makes up 65.9% of all professional athletes coaches. Comparatively, 13.4% of professional athletes coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of professional athletes coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Professional athletes coach race
| Professional athletes coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Professional athletes coach race and ethnicity over time
See how professional athletes coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional athletes coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.09% | 9.11% | 4.46% | 10.39% |
| 2011 | 72.07% | 9.63% | 4.58% | 10.33% |
| 2012 | 72.50% | 8.04% | 5.20% | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 69.86% | 8.99% | 4.63% | 12.14% |
| 2014 | 70.84% | 9.39% | 4.39% | 11.71% |
| 2015 | 71.71% | 8.27% | 4.76% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 10.06% | 5.26% | 12.32% |
| 2017 | 69.46% | 9.32% | 4.63% | 12.10% |
| 2018 | 68.66% | 8.87% | 5.80% | 12.35% |
| 2019 | 66.72% | 9.50% | 6.01% | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 63.74% | 10.26% | 6.09% | 14.01% |
| 2021 | 65.89% | 9.01% | 5.48% | 13.41% |
Professional athletes coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional athletes coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White professional athletes coaches have the lowest average salary at $40,772.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,828 |
| White | $40,772 |
| Black or African American | $41,275 |
| Asian | $42,710 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,027 |
Average professional athletes coach age
See how the average age of professional athletes coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional athletes 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 |
Professional athletes coach age breakdown
The average age of professional athletes coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the professional athletes coach population.
Professional athletes coach age breakdown
| Professional Athletes Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Professional athletes coach educational attainment
The most common degree for professional athletes coaches is bachelor's degree, with 67% of professional athletes coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Professional athletes coaches by degree level
| Professional athletes coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Professional athletes coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional athletes coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,331 annually. With a Master's degree, professional athletes coaches earn a median annual income of $47,008 compared to $40,880 for professional athletes coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,008 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,576 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,331 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,880 |
Professional athletes coach employment statistics
Most professional athletes coaches work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where professional athletes coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional athletes coaches work.
Professional athletes coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Professional athletes coach jobs by company type
Employees with the professional athletes coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional athletes coaches prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Professional athletes coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 61% |
Professional athletes coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional athletes coaches are education, hospitality and health care.
Professional athletes coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Hospitality | 20% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 3% |
Professional athletes coach turnover and employment statistics
Professional athletes coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional athletes coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional athletes coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional athletes 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 professional athletes coach tenure
The average professional athletes coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 369 professional athletes coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional athletes coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Professional athletes coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional athletes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| Lacrosse Player | 6.54% | 219 |
| Professional Athletes Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Flutist | 8.54% | 86 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Movie Producer | 14.31% | 9,286 |
| High School Music Director | 30.45% | 29,139 |
Similar professional athletes coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| Lacrosse Player | 6.54% | 219 |
| Flutist | 8.54% | 86 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Movie Producer | 14.31% | 9,286 |
| High School Music Director | 30.45% | 29,139 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional athletes coaches
The most common foreign language among professional athletes coaches is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- Mandarin, 15.4%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- French, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
Professional athletes coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| Mandarin | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
