Yoga instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Yoga instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates yoga instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our yoga instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about yoga instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 14,752 yoga instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 87.0% of all yoga instructors are women, while 13.0% are men.
- The average yoga instructor age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of yoga instructors is White (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), Black or African American (7.1%) and Unknown (5.4%).
- Yoga instructors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for yoga instructors.
- Santa Rosa, CA pays an annual average wage of $58,223, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women yoga instructors earned 96% of what men earned.
- 13% of all yoga instructors are LGBT.
- Nevada is the best state for yoga instructors to live.
- Yoga instructors are 65% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Yoga instructor gender statistics
87.0% of yoga instructors are women and 13.0% of yoga instructors are men.
- Female, 87.0%
- Male, 13.0%
Yoga instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.0% |
| Male | 13.0% |
Yoga instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,217
Female income
$44,434
Yoga instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yoga instructor positions over time. Currently, 87.0% of yoga instructors are female.
Yoga instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.13% | 89.87% |
| 2011 | 10.12% | 89.88% |
| 2012 | 11.09% | 88.91% |
| 2013 | 11.53% | 88.47% |
| 2014 | 10.90% | 89.10% |
| 2015 | 11.94% | 88.06% |
| 2016 | 11.49% | 88.51% |
| 2017 | 12.06% | 87.94% |
| 2018 | 13.42% | 86.58% |
| 2019 | 13.58% | 86.42% |
| 2020 | 11.25% | 88.75% |
| 2021 | 12.99% | 87.01% |
Yoga instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared yoga instructors 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% |
| Yoga Instructor | 13% | 87% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Yoga instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yoga instructors is White, which makes up 71.3% of all yoga instructors. Comparatively, 10.6% of yoga instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of yoga instructors 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%
Yoga instructor race
| Yoga instructor 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% |
Yoga instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how yoga instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yoga instructor 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% |
Yoga instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white yoga instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yoga instructors have the lowest average salary at $45,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,895 |
| White | $47,569 |
| Black or African American | $45,441 |
| Asian | $45,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,547 |
Average yoga instructor age
See how the average age of yoga instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Yoga instructor 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 |
Yoga instructor age breakdown
The average age of yoga instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the yoga instructor population.
Yoga instructor age breakdown
| Yoga Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Yoga instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for yoga instructors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of yoga instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Yoga instructors by degree level
| Yoga instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Yoga instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yoga instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,984 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yoga instructors earn a median annual income of $47,075 compared to $44,776 for yoga instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,984 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,853 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,075 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,776 |
Yoga instructor employment statistics
Most yoga instructors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where yoga instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yoga instructors work.
Yoga instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Yoga instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the yoga instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yoga instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Yoga instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 7% |
Yoga instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for yoga instructors are health care, education and non profits.
Yoga instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Education | 18% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Yoga instructor turnover and employment statistics
Yoga instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yoga instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yoga instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yoga instructor 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 yoga instructor tenure
The average yoga instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,160 yoga instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Yoga instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Yoga instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yoga instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery School Attendant | 4.43% | 63,619 |
| Tattooist | 5.80% | 1,138 |
| Direct Support Specialist | 6.73% | 95,560 |
| Activities Aide | 8.12% | 41,842 |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
| Yoga Instructor | 13.13% | - |
Similar yoga instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery School Attendant | 4.43% | 63,619 |
| Tattooist | 5.80% | 1,138 |
| Direct Support Specialist | 6.73% | 95,560 |
| Activities Aide | 8.12% | 41,842 |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
Foreign languages spoken by yoga instructors
The most common foreign language among yoga instructors is Spanish at 49.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 49.9%
- French, 15.6%
- German, 4.5%
- Thai, 4.5%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Other, 21.7%
Yoga instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.9% |
| French | 15.6% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Thai | 4.5% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Other | 21.7% |
