Skills trainer demographics and statistics in the US
Skills trainer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates skills trainer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our skills trainer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about skills trainers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 12,400 skills trainers currently employed in the United States.
- 65.1% of all skills trainers are women, while 34.9% are men.
- The average skills trainer age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of skills trainers is White (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), Black or African American (7.1%) and Unknown (5.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 13% of all skills trainers are LGBT.
- Skills trainers are 60% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Skills trainer demographics by:
Skills trainer gender statistics
65.1% of skills trainers are women and 34.9% of skills trainers are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Skills trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Skills trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,085
Female income
$32,079
Skills trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in skills trainer positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of skills trainers are female.
Skills trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.85% | 71.15% |
| 2011 | 28.82% | 71.18% |
| 2012 | 30.96% | 69.04% |
| 2013 | 31.91% | 68.09% |
| 2014 | 30.55% | 69.45% |
| 2015 | 32.78% | 67.22% |
| 2016 | 31.83% | 68.17% |
| 2017 | 33.02% | 66.98% |
| 2018 | 35.80% | 64.20% |
| 2019 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2020 | 31.32% | 68.68% |
| 2021 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
Skills trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared skills trainers 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% |
| Skills Trainer | 35% | 65% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Skills trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among skills trainers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all skills trainers. Comparatively, 10.6% of skills trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of skills trainers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Skills trainer race
| Skills trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Skills trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how skills trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Skills trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.59% | 8.67% | 2.92% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 78.42% | 8.96% | 2.75% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 75.96% | 9.53% | 2.76% | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 75.00% | 9.25% | 3.26% | 9.17% |
| 2014 | 75.48% | 9.18% | 3.14% | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 74.24% | 8.93% | 3.99% | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 74.47% | 8.48% | 3.57% | 9.91% |
| 2017 | 74.90% | 8.06% | 4.13% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 77.08% | 6.35% | 3.85% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 77.00% | 5.74% | 4.06% | 10.01% |
| 2020 | 73.94% | 5.79% | 5.33% | 10.62% |
| 2021 | 71.31% | 7.05% | 5.11% | 10.64% |
Skills trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white skills trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american skills trainers have the lowest average salary at $32,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,465 |
| White | $33,842 |
| Black or African American | $32,648 |
| Asian | $32,779 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,708 |
Average skills trainer age
See how the average age of skills trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Skills trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 31 | 37 |
| Asian | 28 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31.5 |
Skills trainer age breakdown
The average age of skills trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the skills trainer population.
Skills trainer age breakdown
| Skills Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Skills trainer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Skills trainers by degree level
| Skills trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Skills trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, skills trainers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,074 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, skills trainers earn a median annual income of $33,566 compared to $32,273 for skills trainers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,074 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,750 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,566 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,273 |
Skills trainer employment statistics
Most skills trainers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where skills trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where skills trainers work.
Skills trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Skills trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the skills trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most skills trainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Skills trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 14% |
Skills trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for skills trainers are health care, non profits and professional.
Skills trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Skills trainer turnover and employment statistics
Skills trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for skills trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Skills trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Skills trainer 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 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average skills trainer tenure
The average skills trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,508 skills trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Skills trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Skills trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of skills trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Childcare Attendant | 4.43% | 119,159 |
| Shine Worker | 5.80% | 20,434 |
| Direct Care Aide | 6.73% | 178,038 |
| Craft Coordinator | 8.12% | 16,448 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Skills Trainer | 13.13% | - |
Similar skills trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Childcare Attendant | 4.43% | 119,159 |
| Shine Worker | 5.80% | 20,434 |
| Direct Care Aide | 6.73% | 178,038 |
| Craft Coordinator | 8.12% | 16,448 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
Foreign languages spoken by skills trainers
The most common foreign language among skills trainers is Spanish at 61.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 61.3%
- French, 7.5%
- Arabic, 3.8%
- German, 3.1%
- Russian, 2.5%
- Other, 21.8%
Skills trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.3% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Arabic | 3.8% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Russian | 2.5% |
| Other | 21.8% |
