Recreation programmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Recreation programmer gender statistics
49.3% of recreation programmers are women and 50.7% of recreation programmers are men.
- Male, 50.7%
- Female, 49.3%
Recreation programmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Recreation programmer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,061
Female income
$38,545
Recreation programmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recreation programmer positions over time. Currently, 49.3% of recreation programmers are female.
Recreation programmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.51% | 45.49% |
| 2011 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2012 | 57.00% | 43.00% |
| 2013 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2014 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2015 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2016 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2017 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2018 | 54.23% | 45.77% |
| 2019 | 50.95% | 49.05% |
| 2020 | 44.32% | 55.68% |
| 2021 | 50.67% | 49.33% |
Recreation programmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared recreation programmers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Recreation Programmer | 51% | 49% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Recreation programmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recreation programmers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all recreation programmers. Comparatively, 14.2% of recreation programmers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of recreation programmers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Recreation programmer race
| Recreation programmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Recreation programmer race and ethnicity over time
See how recreation programmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recreation programmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.57% | 9.51% | 3.93% | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 72.40% | 9.81% | 3.76% | 10.99% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.37% | 3.78% | 12.09% |
| 2013 | 68.98% | 10.09% | 4.28% | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 69.46% | 10.03% | 4.16% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 68.22% | 9.78% | 5.01% | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 68.45% | 9.33% | 4.58% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 68.89% | 8.91% | 5.14% | 12.91% |
| 2018 | 65.84% | 11.30% | 4.71% | 13.55% |
| 2019 | 65.87% | 11.36% | 4.93% | 13.42% |
| 2020 | 60.43% | 11.99% | 6.37% | 13.98% |
| 2021 | 62.90% | 10.65% | 5.48% | 14.20% |
Recreation programmer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino recreation programmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recreation programmers have the lowest average salary at $38,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,319 |
| White | $40,382 |
| Black or African American | $38,207 |
| Asian | $40,716 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,777 |
Average recreation programmer age
See how the average age of recreation programmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recreation programmer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Recreation programmer age breakdown
The average age of recreation programmers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the recreation programmer population.
Recreation programmer age breakdown
| Recreation Programmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Recreation programmer educational attainment
The most common degree for recreation programmers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of recreation programmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Recreation programmers by degree level
| Recreation programmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Recreation programmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recreation programmers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,281 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, recreation programmers earn a median annual income of $43,822 compared to $40,820 for recreation programmers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,281 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,039 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,822 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,820 |
Recreation programmer employment statistics
Most recreation programmers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where recreation programmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recreation programmers work.
Recreation programmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Recreation programmer jobs by company type
Employees with the recreation programmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recreation programmers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Recreation programmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 67% |
Recreation programmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for recreation programmers are government, health care and hospitality.
Recreation programmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 60% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Recreation programmer turnover and employment statistics
Recreation programmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recreation programmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recreation programmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recreation programmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average recreation programmer tenure
The average recreation programmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 recreation programmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Recreation programmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Recreation programmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recreation programmers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Worker | 4.43% | 27,142 |
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Resident Care Associate | 6.73% | 130,625 |
| Recreation Programmer | 8.12% | - |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Fitness Teacher | 13.13% | 57,374 |
Similar recreation programmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Worker | 4.43% | 27,142 |
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Resident Care Associate | 6.73% | 130,625 |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Fitness Teacher | 13.13% | 57,374 |
Foreign languages spoken by recreation programmers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Recreation programmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |