Scuba diving instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Scuba diving instructor gender statistics
24.4% of scuba diving instructors are women and 75.6% of scuba diving instructors are men.
- Male, 75.6%
- Female, 24.4%
Scuba diving instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.6% |
| Female | 24.4% |
Scuba diving instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,784
Female income
$39,916
Scuba diving instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scuba diving instructor positions over time. Currently, 24.4% of scuba diving instructors are female.
Scuba diving instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
| 2011 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2012 | 76.01% | 23.99% |
| 2013 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2014 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2015 | 73.74% | 26.26% |
| 2016 | 75.57% | 24.43% |
| 2017 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2018 | 76.67% | 23.33% |
| 2019 | 75.57% | 24.43% |
| 2020 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2021 | 75.64% | 24.36% |
Scuba diving instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared scuba diving instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Scuba Diving Instructor | 76% | 24% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Scuba diving instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scuba diving instructors is White, which makes up 60.6% of all scuba diving instructors. Comparatively, 15.7% of scuba diving instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of scuba diving instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Scuba diving instructor race
| Scuba diving instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Scuba diving instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how scuba diving instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scuba diving instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.93% | 10.82% | 6.96% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 63.97% | 10.97% | 7.31% | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 63.99% | 10.24% | 7.69% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 63.33% | 10.01% | 7.60% | 15.36% |
| 2014 | 62.89% | 9.97% | 8.85% | 14.80% |
| 2015 | 63.95% | 9.42% | 8.38% | 14.61% |
| 2016 | 62.80% | 10.01% | 7.74% | 15.65% |
| 2017 | 62.35% | 9.64% | 8.50% | 15.78% |
| 2018 | 65.58% | 9.64% | 6.86% | 14.46% |
| 2019 | 66.43% | 9.05% | 6.58% | 14.64% |
| 2020 | 63.06% | 9.58% | 6.55% | 14.98% |
| 2021 | 60.62% | 9.98% | 7.42% | 15.72% |
Scuba diving instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scuba diving instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scuba diving instructors have the lowest average salary at $40,818.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,869 |
| White | $43,209 |
| Black or African American | $40,818 |
| Asian | $44,354 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,746 |
Average scuba diving instructor age
See how the average age of scuba diving instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Scuba diving instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Scuba diving instructor age breakdown
The average age of scuba diving instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the scuba diving instructor population.
Scuba diving instructor age breakdown
| Scuba Diving Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Scuba diving instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for scuba diving instructors is bachelor's degree, with 60% of scuba diving instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Scuba diving instructors by degree level
| Scuba diving instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Scuba diving instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scuba diving instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,017 annually. With a Master's degree, scuba diving instructors earn a median annual income of $48,462 compared to $43,615 for scuba diving instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,462 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,615 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,749 |
Scuba diving instructor employment statistics
Most scuba diving instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where scuba diving instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scuba diving instructors work.
Scuba diving instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Scuba diving instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the scuba diving instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scuba diving instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Scuba diving instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 5% |
Scuba diving instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for scuba diving instructors are education, non profits and hospitality.
Scuba diving instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Scuba diving instructor turnover and employment statistics
Scuba diving instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scuba diving instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scuba diving instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scuba diving instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average scuba diving instructor tenure
The average scuba diving instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 188 scuba diving instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Scuba diving instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Scuba diving instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scuba diving instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Adjunct Instructor | 9.25% | 40,633 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Scuba Diving Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Nutrition Educator | 12.94% | 8,649 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar scuba diving instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Adjunct Instructor | 9.25% | 40,633 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Nutrition Educator | 12.94% | 8,649 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by scuba diving instructors
The most common foreign language among scuba diving instructors is German at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 21.4% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- German, 21.4%
- Japanese, 21.4%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Indonesian, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Scuba diving instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 21.4% |
| Japanese | 21.4% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Indonesian | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |