Professional sports scout demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional sports scout demographics by:
Professional sports scout gender statistics
20.8% of professional sports scouts are women and 79.2% of professional sports scouts are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Professional sports scout gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Professional sports scout gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,344
Female income
$40,527
Professional sports scout gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional sports scout positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of professional sports scouts are female.
Professional sports scout gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 83.85% | 16.15% |
| 2012 | 84.86% | 15.14% |
| 2013 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2014 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2015 | 83.57% | 16.43% |
| 2016 | 82.06% | 17.94% |
| 2017 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2018 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2019 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2020 | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 2021 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
Professional sports scout related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional sports scouts 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 Sports Scout | 79% | 21% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Professional sports scout demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional sports scouts is White, which makes up 66.1% of all professional sports scouts. Comparatively, 13.4% of professional sports scouts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of professional sports scouts are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Professional sports scout race
| Professional sports scout race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Professional sports scout race and ethnicity over time
See how professional sports scout racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional sports scout race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.28% | 9.11% | 4.46% | 10.39% |
| 2011 | 72.26% | 9.63% | 4.58% | 10.34% |
| 2012 | 72.69% | 8.04% | 5.20% | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 70.05% | 8.99% | 4.63% | 12.14% |
| 2014 | 71.03% | 9.39% | 4.39% | 11.71% |
| 2015 | 71.90% | 8.27% | 4.76% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 68.51% | 10.06% | 5.26% | 12.32% |
| 2017 | 69.65% | 9.32% | 4.63% | 12.11% |
| 2018 | 68.85% | 8.87% | 5.80% | 12.35% |
| 2019 | 66.91% | 9.51% | 6.01% | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 63.93% | 10.26% | 6.09% | 14.01% |
| 2021 | 66.08% | 9.01% | 5.48% | 13.42% |
Professional sports scout wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional sports scouts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White professional sports scouts have the lowest average salary at $40,772.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,583 |
| White | $40,772 |
| Black or African American | $41,159 |
| Asian | $42,257 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,968 |
Average professional sports scout age
See how the average age of professional sports scouts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional sports scout 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 sports scout age breakdown
The average age of professional sports scouts is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the professional sports scout population.
Professional sports scout age breakdown
| Professional Sports Scout Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Professional sports scout educational attainment
The most common degree for professional sports scouts is bachelor's degree, with 73% of professional sports scouts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Professional sports scouts by degree level
| Professional sports scout degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Professional sports scout wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional sports scouts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,737 annually. With a Master's degree, professional sports scouts earn a median annual income of $45,496 compared to $40,855 for professional sports scouts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,496 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,070 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,737 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,855 |
Professional sports scout employment statistics
Company size where professional sports scouts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional sports scouts work.
Professional sports scout jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 48% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Professional sports scout jobs by company type
Employees with the professional sports scout job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional sports scouts prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Professional sports scout jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 6% |
Professional sports scout turnover and employment statistics
Professional sports scout unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional sports scouts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional sports scout unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional sports scout 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 sports scout tenure
The average professional sports scout stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 professional sports scouts resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional sports scout tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Professional sports scout LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional sports scouts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Professional Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 49,831 |
| Professional Sports Scout | 7.62% | - |
| Flutist | 8.54% | 86 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| News Producer | 14.31% | 11,336 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Similar professional sports scout jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Professional Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 49,831 |
| Flutist | 8.54% | 86 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| News Producer | 14.31% | 11,336 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional sports scouts
The most common foreign language among professional sports scouts is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Czech, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Slovak, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Professional sports scout languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Czech | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Slovak | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
