Sports official demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports official gender statistics
17.8% of sports officials are women and 82.2% of sports officials are men.
- Male, 82.2%
- Female, 17.8%
Sports official gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.2% |
| Female | 17.8% |
Sports official gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,146
Female income
$35,343
Sports official gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports official positions over time. Currently, 17.8% of sports officials are female.
Sports official gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2011 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2012 | 50.65% | 49.35% |
| 2013 | 47.46% | 52.54% |
| 2014 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2015 | 48.23% | 51.77% |
| 2016 | 45.59% | 54.41% |
| 2017 | 46.34% | 53.66% |
| 2018 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
| 2019 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2020 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2021 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
Sports official related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports officials with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Sports Official | 82% | 18% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Sports official demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports officials is White, which makes up 68.8% of all sports officials. Comparatively, 11.2% of sports officials are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of sports officials are Black or African American.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sports official race
| Sports official race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sports official race and ethnicity over time
See how sports official racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports official race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 79.74% | 5.96% | 3.18% | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.01% | 3.27% | 9.15% |
| 2020 | 72.87% | 6.86% | 5.03% | 9.76% |
| 2021 | 68.84% | 8.04% | 4.86% | 11.22% |
Sports official wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sports officials have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sports officials have the lowest average salary at $35,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,831 |
| White | $35,850 |
| Black or African American | $35,839 |
| Asian | $36,421 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,800 |
Sports official age breakdown
The average age of sports officials is 20-30 years years old, representing 31% of the sports official population.
Sports official age breakdown
| Sports Official Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 31% |
Sports official educational attainment
The most common degree for sports officials is bachelor's degree, with 68% of sports officials earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sports officials by degree level
| Sports official degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sports official wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports officials with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,148 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sports officials earn a median annual income of $39,025 compared to $35,679 for sports officials with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,148 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,025 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,679 |
Sports official employment statistics
Most sports officials work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sports officials work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports officials work.
Sports official jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Sports official jobs by company type
Employees with the sports official job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports officials prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sports official jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 11% |
Sports official jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports officials are education, government and non profits.
Sports official industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Sports official turnover and employment statistics
Sports official unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports officials between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports official unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports official unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 10.83% |
| 2020 | 16.40% |
| 2021 | 14.98% |
Average sports official tenure
The average sports official stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,445 sports officials resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports official tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Sports official LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports officials 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 Official | 5.42% | - |
| Golfer | 6.54% | 99 |
| Head Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 21,993 |
| Guitarist | 8.54% | 59 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Program Director | 14.31% | 82,810 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Similar sports official jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golfer | 6.54% | 99 |
| Head Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 21,993 |
| Guitarist | 8.54% | 59 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Program Director | 14.31% | 82,810 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports officials
The most common foreign language among sports officials is Spanish at 61.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 61.6%
- French, 9.3%
- Mandarin, 4.7%
- Chinese, 3.5%
- German, 2.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Sports official languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.6% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| German | 2.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
