Professional basketball player demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional basketball player gender statistics
17.4% of professional basketball players are women and 82.6% of professional basketball players are men.
- Male, 82.6%
- Female, 17.4%
Professional basketball player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.6% |
| Female | 17.4% |
Professional basketball player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,302
Female income
$48,022
Professional basketball player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional basketball player positions over time. Currently, 17.4% of professional basketball players are female.
Professional basketball player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 2011 | 50.20% | 49.80% |
| 2012 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2013 | 48.93% | 51.07% |
| 2014 | 49.10% | 50.90% |
| 2015 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
| 2016 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2017 | 47.80% | 52.20% |
| 2018 | 79.87% | 20.13% |
| 2019 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2020 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
Professional basketball player related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional basketball players 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 Basketball Player | 83% | 17% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Professional basketball player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional basketball players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all professional basketball players. Comparatively, 8.9% of professional basketball players are Black or African American and 7.5% of professional basketball players are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Professional basketball player race
| Professional basketball player race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Professional basketball player race and ethnicity over time
See how professional basketball player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional basketball player 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 | 80.88% | 6.74% | 2.17% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 6.76% | 3.93% | 7.20% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 5.84% | 3.05% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 8.90% | 3.75% | 7.49% |
Professional basketball player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown professional basketball players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino professional basketball players have the lowest average salary at $49,229.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,225 |
| White | $49,486 |
| Black or African American | $49,532 |
| Asian | $51,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,229 |
Professional basketball player age breakdown
The average age of professional basketball players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the professional basketball player population.
Professional basketball player age breakdown
| Professional Basketball Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Professional basketball player educational attainment
The most common degree for professional basketball players is bachelor's degree, with 84% of professional basketball players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 3%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Professional basketball players by degree level
| Professional basketball player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Professional basketball player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional basketball players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,169 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional basketball players earn a median annual income of $58,875 compared to $49,068 for professional basketball players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,169 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,526 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,875 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,068 |
Professional basketball player employment statistics
Most professional basketball players work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where professional basketball players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional basketball players work.
Professional basketball player jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Professional basketball player jobs by company type
Employees with the professional basketball player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional basketball players prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Professional basketball player jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 13% |
Professional basketball player jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional basketball players are retail, government and hospitality.
Professional basketball player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Media | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Professional basketball player turnover and employment statistics
Professional basketball player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional basketball players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional basketball player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional basketball player 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 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 5.77% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 9.09% |
Average professional basketball player tenure
The average professional basketball player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,275 professional basketball players resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional basketball player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Professional basketball player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional basketball players 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | 130 |
| Professional Basketball Player | 6.54% | - |
| Rower | 7.62% | 522 |
| Studio Musician | 8.54% | 950 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Radiologic Technology Program Director | 14.31% | 136,284 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Similar professional basketball player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | 130 |
| Rower | 7.62% | 522 |
| Studio Musician | 8.54% | 950 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Radiologic Technology Program Director | 14.31% | 136,284 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional basketball players
The most common foreign language among professional basketball players is Spanish at 40.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.9% and German is the third-most popular at 6.4%.
- Spanish, 40.4%
- French, 14.9%
- German, 6.4%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Serbian, 4.3%
- Other, 29.7%
Professional basketball player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.4% |
| French | 14.9% |
| German | 6.4% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Serbian | 4.3% |
| Other | 29.7% |
