Sports trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports trainer gender statistics
28.6% of sports trainers are women and 71.4% of sports trainers are men.
- Male, 71.4%
- Female, 28.6%
Sports trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.4% |
| Female | 28.6% |
Sports trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,869
Female income
$30,514
Sports trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports trainer positions over time. Currently, 28.6% of sports trainers are female.
Sports trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
| 2011 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2012 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2013 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2014 | 67.15% | 32.85% |
| 2015 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2016 | 68.45% | 31.55% |
| 2017 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2018 | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 2019 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2020 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2021 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
Sports trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports 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% |
| Sports Trainer | 71% | 29% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Sports trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports trainers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all sports trainers. Comparatively, 10.6% of sports trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of sports 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%
Sports trainer race
| Sports 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% |
Sports trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how sports trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports 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% |
Sports trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white sports trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports trainers have the lowest average salary at $31,278.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,386 |
| White | $32,901 |
| Black or African American | $31,278 |
| Asian | $31,455 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,359 |
Average sports trainer age
See how the average age of sports trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports 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 |
Sports trainer age breakdown
The average age of sports trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the sports trainer population.
Sports trainer age breakdown
| Sports Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Sports trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for sports trainers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of sports trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sports trainers by degree level
| Sports trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sports trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports trainers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,218 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sports trainers earn a median annual income of $32,523 compared to $30,773 for sports trainers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,218 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,074 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,523 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,773 |
Sports trainer employment statistics
Most sports trainers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where sports trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports trainers work.
Sports trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Sports trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the sports trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports trainers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Sports trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 3% |
Sports trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports trainers are education, health care and retail.
Sports trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Sports trainer turnover and employment statistics
Sports trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports 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 sports trainer tenure
The average sports trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 406 sports trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sports trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational Childcare Teacher | 4.43% | 59,686 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Senior Caregiver | 6.73% | 67,227 |
| Counseling Director | 8.12% | 7,801 |
| Residence Life Coordinator | 12.72% | 19,501 |
| Sports Trainer | 13.13% | - |
Similar sports trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational Childcare Teacher | 4.43% | 59,686 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Senior Caregiver | 6.73% | 67,227 |
| Counseling Director | 8.12% | 7,801 |
| Residence Life Coordinator | 12.72% | 19,501 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports trainers
The most common foreign language among sports trainers is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- German, 15.8%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 5.3%
- Cantonese, 5.3%
- Other, 20.9%
Sports trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| German | 15.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 5.3% |
| Cantonese | 5.3% |
| Other | 20.9% |
