Professional poker player demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional poker player gender statistics
5.0% of professional poker players are women and 95.0% of professional poker players are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Professional poker player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Professional poker player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,411
Female income
$46,203
Professional poker player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional poker player positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of professional poker players are female.
Professional poker player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| 2011 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
| 2012 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2013 | 79.51% | 20.49% |
| 2014 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 2015 | 80.01% | 19.99% |
| 2016 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
| 2017 | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 2018 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2019 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
Professional poker player related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional poker 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 Poker Player | 95% | 5% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Professional poker player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional poker players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all professional poker players. Comparatively, 8.9% of professional poker players are Black or African American and 7.5% of professional poker 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 poker player race
| Professional poker 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 poker player race and ethnicity over time
See how professional poker player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional poker 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 poker player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown professional poker players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino professional poker players have the lowest average salary at $47,372.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,275 |
| White | $47,621 |
| Black or African American | $47,666 |
| Asian | $49,187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,372 |
Professional poker player age breakdown
The average age of professional poker players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the professional poker player population.
Professional poker player age breakdown
| Professional Poker Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Professional poker player educational attainment
The most common degree for professional poker players is bachelor's degree, with 73% of professional poker players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 8% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Professional poker players by degree level
| Professional poker player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Professional poker player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional poker players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,009 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional poker players earn a median annual income of $56,723 compared to $47,216 for professional poker players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,009 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,754 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,723 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,216 |
Professional poker player turnover and employment statistics
Professional poker player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional poker players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional poker player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional poker 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 poker player tenure
The average professional poker player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 professional poker players resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional poker player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Professional poker player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional poker 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Starter | 5.42% | 9,080 |
| Professional Poker Player | 6.54% | - |
| Cross Country And Track And Field Coach | 7.62% | 59,667 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Broadcast News Producer | 14.31% | 14,975 |
| Assistant Music Director | 30.45% | 7,409 |
Similar professional poker player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Starter | 5.42% | 9,080 |
| Cross Country And Track And Field Coach | 7.62% | 59,667 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Broadcast News Producer | 14.31% | 14,975 |
| Assistant Music Director | 30.45% | 7,409 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional poker players
The most common foreign language among professional poker players is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Professional poker player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |