Zumba instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Zumba instructor gender statistics
90.6% of zumba instructors are women and 9.4% of zumba instructors are men.
- Female, 90.6%
- Male, 9.4%
Zumba instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.6% |
| Male | 9.4% |
Zumba instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,057
Female income
$40,400
Zumba instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in zumba instructor positions over time. Currently, 90.6% of zumba instructors are female.
Zumba instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.29% | 92.71% |
| 2011 | 7.28% | 92.72% |
| 2012 | 8.00% | 92.00% |
| 2013 | 8.33% | 91.67% |
| 2014 | 7.86% | 92.14% |
| 2015 | 8.64% | 91.36% |
| 2016 | 8.30% | 91.70% |
| 2017 | 8.73% | 91.27% |
| 2018 | 9.76% | 90.24% |
| 2019 | 9.88% | 90.12% |
| 2020 | 8.13% | 91.87% |
| 2021 | 9.43% | 90.57% |
Zumba instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared zumba 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% |
| Zumba Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Zumba instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among zumba instructors is White, which makes up 71.3% of all zumba instructors. Comparatively, 10.6% of zumba instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of zumba 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%
Zumba instructor race
| Zumba 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% |
Zumba instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how zumba instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Zumba 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% |
Zumba instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white zumba instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american zumba instructors have the lowest average salary at $41,335.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,687 |
| White | $43,314 |
| Black or African American | $41,335 |
| Asian | $41,551 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,433 |
Average zumba instructor age
See how the average age of zumba instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Zumba 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 |
Zumba instructor age breakdown
The average age of zumba instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the zumba instructor population.
Zumba instructor age breakdown
| Zumba Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Zumba instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for zumba instructors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of zumba instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Zumba instructors by degree level
| Zumba instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Zumba instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, zumba instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,700 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, zumba instructors earn a median annual income of $42,854 compared to $40,717 for zumba instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,700 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,860 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,854 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,717 |
Zumba instructor employment statistics
Most zumba instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where zumba instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where zumba instructors work.
Zumba instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Zumba instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the zumba instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most zumba instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Zumba instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
Zumba instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for zumba instructors are education, health care and non profits.
Zumba instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Health Care | 26% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Zumba instructor turnover and employment statistics
Zumba instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for zumba instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Zumba instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Zumba 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 zumba instructor tenure
The average zumba instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,790 zumba instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Zumba instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Zumba instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of zumba 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Attendant | 4.43% | 44,594 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Home Care Attendant | 6.73% | 235,912 |
| Site Leader | 8.12% | 56,932 |
| Community Advisor | 12.72% | 51,226 |
| Zumba Instructor | 13.13% | - |
Similar zumba instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Attendant | 4.43% | 44,594 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Home Care Attendant | 6.73% | 235,912 |
| Site Leader | 8.12% | 56,932 |
| Community Advisor | 12.72% | 51,226 |
Foreign languages spoken by zumba instructors
The most common foreign language among zumba instructors is Spanish at 73.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.2% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 73.1%
- French, 6.2%
- Japanese, 3.1%
- Arabic, 3.1%
- Portuguese, 2.3%
- Other, 12.2%
Zumba instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.1% |
| French | 6.2% |
| Japanese | 3.1% |
| Arabic | 3.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.3% |
| Other | 12.2% |
