Sports nutritionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports nutritionist gender statistics
63.3% of sports nutritionists are women and 36.7% of sports nutritionists are men.
- Female, 63.3%
- Male, 36.7%
Sports nutritionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.3% |
| Male | 36.7% |
Sports nutritionist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,516
Female income
$42,354
Sports nutritionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports nutritionist positions over time. Currently, 63.3% of sports nutritionists are female.
Sports nutritionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2011 | 42.22% | 57.78% |
| 2012 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2013 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2014 | 50.38% | 49.62% |
| 2015 | 41.07% | 58.93% |
| 2016 | 47.48% | 52.52% |
| 2017 | 42.54% | 57.46% |
| 2018 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2019 | 39.68% | 60.32% |
| 2020 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2021 | 36.73% | 63.27% |
Sports nutritionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports nutritionists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Sports Nutritionist | 37% | 63% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Sports nutritionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports nutritionists is White, which makes up 66.0% of all sports nutritionists. Comparatively, 11.1% of sports nutritionists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of sports nutritionists are Asian.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sports nutritionist race
| Sports nutritionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sports nutritionist race and ethnicity over time
See how sports nutritionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports nutritionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.79% | 8.78% | 10.03% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 65.13% | 13.11% | 9.00% | 11.31% |
| 2012 | 66.97% | 11.34% | 8.47% | 10.77% |
| 2013 | 67.51% | 11.90% | 8.75% | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 67.89% | 11.01% | 9.14% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 11.68% | 9.49% | 10.47% |
| 2016 | 64.76% | 10.22% | 9.29% | 12.98% |
| 2017 | 69.78% | 7.35% | 8.60% | 11.50% |
| 2018 | 69.94% | 8.97% | 8.09% | 10.98% |
| 2019 | 67.89% | 7.45% | 8.69% | 12.71% |
| 2020 | 68.54% | 7.08% | 10.50% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 66.05% | 8.33% | 10.02% | 11.08% |
Sports nutritionist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino sports nutritionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports nutritionists have the lowest average salary at $38,722.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,184 |
| White | $42,236 |
| Black or African American | $38,722 |
| Asian | $43,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,562 |
Average sports nutritionist age
See how the average age of sports nutritionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports nutritionist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Sports nutritionist age breakdown
The average age of sports nutritionists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the sports nutritionist population.
Sports nutritionist age breakdown
| Sports Nutritionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Sports nutritionist educational attainment
The most common degree for sports nutritionists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of sports nutritionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Sports nutritionists by degree level
| Sports nutritionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Sports nutritionist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,523 |
Sports nutritionist employment statistics
Company size where sports nutritionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports nutritionists work.
Sports nutritionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Sports nutritionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports nutritionists are education, health care and retail.
Sports nutritionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Sports nutritionist turnover and employment statistics
Sports nutritionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports nutritionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports nutritionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports nutritionist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average sports nutritionist tenure
The average sports nutritionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 sports nutritionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports nutritionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sports nutritionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports nutritionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Nutritionist | 8.27% | - |
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Physician-Pediatrician | 13.05% | 38,819 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar sports nutritionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Physician-Pediatrician | 13.05% | 38,819 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports nutritionists
The most common foreign language among sports nutritionists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Sports nutritionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |