Sports psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports psychologist gender statistics
49.0% of sports psychologists are women and 51.0% of sports psychologists are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Sports psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Sports psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,675
Female income
$78,288
Sports psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports psychologist positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of sports psychologists are female.
Sports psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2011 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2012 | 63.16% | 36.84% |
| 2013 | 61.30% | 38.70% |
| 2014 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2015 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2016 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2017 | 60.07% | 39.93% |
| 2018 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2019 | 43.80% | 56.20% |
| 2020 | 50.48% | 49.52% |
| 2021 | 51.02% | 48.98% |
Sports psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Sports Psychologist | 51% | 49% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Sports psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports psychologists is White, which makes up 76.4% of all sports psychologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of sports psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of sports psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sports psychologist race
| Sports psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sports psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how sports psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 83.07% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 83.71% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.77% | 3.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 6.18% | 3.34% | 10.44% |
Sports psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sports psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown sports psychologists have the lowest average salary at $76,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,693 |
| White | $77,185 |
| Black or African American | $77,967 |
| Asian | $87,454 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,668 |
Average sports psychologist age
See how the average age of sports psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 39 |
Sports psychologist age breakdown
The average age of sports psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the sports psychologist population.
Sports psychologist age breakdown
| Sports Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sports psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for sports psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of sports psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
Sports psychologists by degree level
| Sports psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
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Sports psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,205 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,413 |
Sports psychologist employment statistics
Company size where sports psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports psychologists work.
Sports psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Sports psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Sports psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 0.58% |
Average sports psychologist tenure
The average sports psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 sports psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Sports psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports psychologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Price Economist | 7.51% | 902 |
| Genealogist | 10.82% | 284 |
| Sports Psychologist | 11.87% | - |
| Community Development Planner | 13.00% | 69,822 |
| Rehabilitation Psychologist | 19.82% | 13,021 |
Similar sports psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Price Economist | 7.51% | 902 |
| Genealogist | 10.82% | 284 |
| Community Development Planner | 13.00% | 69,822 |
| Rehabilitation Psychologist | 19.82% | 13,021 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports psychologists
The most common foreign language among sports psychologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 33.3% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
Sports psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |