Professional soccer player demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional soccer player gender statistics
21.4% of professional soccer players are women and 78.6% of professional soccer players are men.
- Male, 78.6%
- Female, 21.4%
Professional soccer player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.6% |
| Female | 21.4% |
Professional soccer player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,292
Female income
$48,013
Professional soccer player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional soccer player positions over time. Currently, 21.4% of professional soccer players are female.
Professional soccer player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.61% | 53.39% |
| 2011 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2012 | 45.86% | 54.14% |
| 2013 | 42.71% | 57.29% |
| 2014 | 42.88% | 57.12% |
| 2015 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2016 | 40.88% | 59.12% |
| 2017 | 41.61% | 58.39% |
| 2018 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2019 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
| 2020 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2021 | 78.64% | 21.36% |
Professional soccer player related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional soccer 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 Soccer Player | 79% | 21% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Professional soccer player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional soccer players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all professional soccer players. Comparatively, 8.9% of professional soccer players are Black or African American and 7.5% of professional soccer 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 soccer player race
| Professional soccer 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 soccer player race and ethnicity over time
See how professional soccer player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional soccer 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 soccer player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown professional soccer players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino professional soccer players have the lowest average salary at $49,220.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,215 |
| White | $49,477 |
| Black or African American | $49,523 |
| Asian | $51,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,220 |
Professional soccer player age breakdown
The average age of professional soccer players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the professional soccer player population.
Professional soccer player age breakdown
| Professional Soccer Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Professional soccer player educational attainment
The most common degree for professional soccer players is bachelor's degree, with 81% of professional soccer players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Professional soccer players by degree level
| Professional soccer player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Professional soccer player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional soccer players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,160 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional soccer players earn a median annual income of $58,865 compared to $49,059 for professional soccer players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,160 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,517 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,865 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,059 |
Professional soccer player employment statistics
Most professional soccer players work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where professional soccer players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional soccer players work.
Professional soccer player jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Professional soccer player jobs by company type
Employees with the professional soccer player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional soccer players prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Professional soccer player jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
Professional soccer player jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional soccer players are hospitality, education and non profits.
Professional soccer player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 31% |
| Education | 24% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Professional soccer player turnover and employment statistics
Professional soccer player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional soccer players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional soccer player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional soccer 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 soccer player tenure
The average professional soccer player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 925 professional soccer players resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional soccer player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Professional soccer player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional soccer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Professional Soccer Player | 6.54% | - |
| Athlete Manager | 7.62% | 755 |
| Instrumentalist | 8.54% | 47 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Educational Program Director | 14.31% | 76,691 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Similar professional soccer player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Athlete Manager | 7.62% | 755 |
| Instrumentalist | 8.54% | 47 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Educational Program Director | 14.31% | 76,691 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional soccer players
The most common foreign language among professional soccer players is Spanish at 42.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 42.7%
- French, 17.7%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Arabic, 5.2%
- Other, 21.8%
Professional soccer player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.7% |
| French | 17.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 5.2% |
| Other | 21.8% |
