Swimming teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Swimming teacher gender statistics
66.2% of swimming teachers are women and 33.8% of swimming teachers are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
Swimming teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
Swimming teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,232
Female income
$31,640
Swimming teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in swimming teacher positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of swimming teachers are female.
Swimming teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 2011 | 31.94% | 68.06% |
| 2012 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
| 2013 | 33.46% | 66.54% |
| 2014 | 33.57% | 66.43% |
| 2015 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
| 2016 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2017 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2018 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2019 | 33.71% | 66.29% |
| 2020 | 33.30% | 66.70% |
| 2021 | 33.79% | 66.21% |
Swimming teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared swimming teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Swimming Teacher | 34% | 66% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Swimming teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among swimming teachers is White, which makes up 62.0% of all swimming teachers. Comparatively, 16.4% of swimming teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of swimming teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Swimming teacher race
| Swimming teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Swimming teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how swimming teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Swimming teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.27% | 10.10% | 5.62% | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 65.31% | 10.25% | 5.97% | 15.15% |
| 2012 | 65.34% | 9.52% | 6.35% | 15.58% |
| 2013 | 64.68% | 9.29% | 6.26% | 16.02% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 9.25% | 7.52% | 15.46% |
| 2015 | 65.29% | 8.70% | 7.05% | 15.27% |
| 2016 | 64.14% | 9.29% | 6.41% | 16.32% |
| 2017 | 63.70% | 8.92% | 7.17% | 16.45% |
| 2018 | 66.92% | 8.92% | 5.53% | 15.13% |
| 2019 | 67.77% | 8.33% | 5.24% | 15.31% |
| 2020 | 64.40% | 8.86% | 5.22% | 15.65% |
| 2021 | 61.96% | 9.26% | 6.08% | 16.38% |
Swimming teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian swimming teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american swimming teachers have the lowest average salary at $32,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,279 |
| White | $33,466 |
| Black or African American | $32,144 |
| Asian | $34,091 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,211 |
Average swimming teacher age
See how the average age of swimming teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Swimming teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Swimming teacher age breakdown
The average age of swimming teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the swimming teacher population.
Swimming teacher age breakdown
| Swimming Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Swimming teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for swimming teachers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of swimming teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Swimming teachers by degree level
| Swimming teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Swimming teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, swimming teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $39,194 annually. With a Master's degree, swimming teachers earn a median annual income of $36,296 compared to $33,688 for swimming teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,296 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,378 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,688 |
| Doctorate Degree | $39,194 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,661 |
Swimming teacher employment statistics
Most swimming teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where swimming teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where swimming teachers work.
Swimming teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Swimming teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the swimming teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most swimming teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Swimming teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 18% |
Swimming teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for swimming teachers are education, government and hospitality.
Swimming teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Government | 15% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Swimming teacher turnover and employment statistics
Swimming teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for swimming teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Swimming teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Swimming teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average swimming teacher tenure
The average swimming teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 591 swimming teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Swimming teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Swimming teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of swimming 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| Instructor | 9.25% | 39,273 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Swimming Teacher | 11.80% | - |
| Teacher-In-Training | 12.94% | 132,725 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar swimming teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| Instructor | 9.25% | 39,273 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Teacher-In-Training | 12.94% | 132,725 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by swimming teachers
The most common foreign language among swimming teachers is Spanish at 70.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 70.4%
- French, 7.4%
- Turkish, 3.7%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Irish, 3.7%
- Other, 11.1%
Swimming teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.4% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Turkish | 3.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Irish | 3.7% |
| Other | 11.1% |
