Sports teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports teacher gender statistics
37.0% of sports teachers are women and 63.0% of sports teachers are men.
- Male, 63.0%
- Female, 37.0%
Sports teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.0% |
| Female | 37.0% |
Sports teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,664
Female income
$37,996
Sports teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports teacher positions over time. Currently, 37.0% of sports teachers are female.
Sports teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2011 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
| 2012 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2013 | 61.99% | 38.01% |
| 2014 | 61.95% | 38.05% |
| 2015 | 61.82% | 38.18% |
| 2016 | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 2017 | 62.38% | 37.62% |
| 2018 | 61.70% | 38.30% |
| 2019 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2020 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2021 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
Sports teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Sports Teacher | 63% | 37% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Sports teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports teachers is White, which makes up 72.2% of all sports teachers. Comparatively, 11.7% of sports teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of sports teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sports teacher race
| Sports teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sports teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how sports teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.36% | 8.87% | 2.72% | 9.95% |
| 2011 | 76.03% | 8.92% | 2.91% | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 75.66% | 8.66% | 2.98% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 76.02% | 8.53% | 2.99% | 10.42% |
| 2014 | 75.19% | 9.13% | 3.02% | 10.68% |
| 2015 | 74.79% | 8.63% | 3.57% | 10.66% |
| 2016 | 75.06% | 8.34% | 2.94% | 11.26% |
| 2017 | 75.86% | 7.63% | 3.10% | 11.05% |
| 2018 | 74.81% | 7.86% | 3.75% | 11.17% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 7.66% | 3.32% | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 73.67% | 7.43% | 3.34% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 72.18% | 8.06% | 3.59% | 11.74% |
Sports teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sports teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports teachers have the lowest average salary at $38,786.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,099 |
| White | $39,434 |
| Black or African American | $38,786 |
| Asian | $44,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,363 |
Average sports teacher age
See how the average age of sports teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Sports teacher age breakdown
The average age of sports teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the sports teacher population.
Sports teacher age breakdown
| Sports Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Sports teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for sports teachers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of sports teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Sports teachers by degree level
| Sports teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Sports teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $53,389 annually. With a Master's degree, sports teachers earn a median annual income of $52,671 compared to $42,443 for sports teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,671 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,443 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,389 |
Sports teacher employment statistics
Most sports teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sports teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports teachers work.
Sports teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Sports teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the sports teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sports teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 8% |
Sports teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports teachers are education, professional and government.
Sports teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Sports teacher turnover and employment statistics
Sports teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average sports teacher tenure
The average sports teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 sports teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sports teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Floater | 5.04% | 6,071 |
| Teacher Education Instructor | 7.55% | 88,216 |
| Middle School PE Teacher | 8.89% | 66,961 |
| Sports Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar sports teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Floater | 5.04% | 6,071 |
| Teacher Education Instructor | 7.55% | 88,216 |
| Middle School PE Teacher | 8.89% | 66,961 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports teachers
The most common foreign language among sports teachers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 13.3%
- Swedish, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 26.6%
Sports teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Swedish | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 26.6% |