Scuba instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Scuba instructor gender statistics
25.4% of scuba instructors are women and 74.6% of scuba instructors are men.
- Male, 74.6%
- Female, 25.4%
Scuba instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.6% |
| Female | 25.4% |
Scuba instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,509
Female income
$35,509
Scuba instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scuba instructor positions over time. Currently, 25.4% of scuba instructors are female.
Scuba instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2011 | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 2012 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2013 | 74.33% | 25.67% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2015 | 72.67% | 27.33% |
| 2016 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2017 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2018 | 75.67% | 24.33% |
| 2019 | 74.55% | 25.45% |
| 2020 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2021 | 74.62% | 25.38% |
Scuba instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared scuba 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 Instructor | 75% | 25% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Scuba instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scuba instructors is White, which makes up 62.4% of all scuba instructors. Comparatively, 14.1% of scuba instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of scuba instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Scuba instructor race
| Scuba instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Scuba instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how scuba instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scuba instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.74% | 11.38% | 5.23% | 12.35% |
| 2011 | 65.78% | 11.53% | 5.58% | 12.91% |
| 2012 | 65.81% | 10.80% | 5.96% | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 65.15% | 10.57% | 5.87% | 13.78% |
| 2014 | 64.70% | 10.54% | 7.13% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 65.76% | 9.98% | 6.65% | 13.03% |
| 2016 | 64.62% | 10.57% | 6.02% | 14.07% |
| 2017 | 64.17% | 10.20% | 6.77% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 67.39% | 10.20% | 5.14% | 12.89% |
| 2019 | 68.24% | 9.61% | 4.85% | 13.07% |
| 2020 | 64.87% | 10.15% | 4.83% | 13.40% |
| 2021 | 62.43% | 10.54% | 5.69% | 14.14% |
Scuba instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scuba instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scuba instructors have the lowest average salary at $36,142.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,568 |
| White | $37,803 |
| Black or African American | $36,142 |
| Asian | $38,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,482 |
Average scuba instructor age
See how the average age of scuba instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Scuba 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 instructor age breakdown
The average age of scuba instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the scuba instructor population.
Scuba instructor age breakdown
| Scuba Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Scuba instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for scuba instructors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of scuba instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Scuba instructors by degree level
| Scuba instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Scuba instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scuba instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,087 annually. With a Master's degree, scuba instructors earn a median annual income of $41,386 compared to $38,082 for scuba instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,386 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,934 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,082 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,087 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,791 |
Scuba instructor employment statistics
Most scuba instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where scuba instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scuba instructors work.
Scuba instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Scuba instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the scuba instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scuba instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Scuba instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
Scuba instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for scuba instructors are education, non profits and hospitality.
Scuba instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Scuba instructor turnover and employment statistics
Scuba instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scuba instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scuba instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scuba 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 instructor tenure
The average scuba instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 467 scuba instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Scuba instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Scuba instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scuba 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Biology Tutor | 9.25% | 14,019 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Scuba Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar scuba instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Biology Tutor | 9.25% | 14,019 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by scuba instructors
The most common foreign language among scuba instructors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 10.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Dutch, 10.7%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 25.1%
Scuba instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Dutch | 10.7% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 25.1% |