Life Coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Life Coach gender statistics
67.5% of life coaches are women and 32.5% of life coaches are men.
- Female, 67.5%
- Male, 32.5%
Life Coach gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.5% |
| Male | 32.5% |
Life Coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$41,096
Female Income
$40,304
Life Coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in life coach positions over time. Currently, 67.5% of life coaches are female.
Life Coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.26% | 57.74% |
| 2011 | 39.67% | 60.33% |
| 2012 | 41.52% | 58.48% |
| 2013 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
| 2014 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2015 | 39.19% | 60.81% |
| 2016 | 36.69% | 63.31% |
| 2017 | 37.39% | 62.61% |
| 2018 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2019 | 30.15% | 69.85% |
| 2020 | 30.40% | 69.60% |
| 2021 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
Life Coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared life coaches with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Life Coach | 32% | 68% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Life Coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among life coaches is White, which makes up 66.7% of all life coaches. Comparatively, 12.9% of life coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of life coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Life Coach Race
| Life Coach Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Life Coach race and ethnicity over time
See how life coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Life Coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.86% | 8.78% | 4.36% | 9.92% |
| 2011 | 72.83% | 9.30% | 4.48% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 73.26% | 7.71% | 5.10% | 10.06% |
| 2013 | 70.62% | 8.65% | 4.54% | 11.67% |
| 2014 | 71.60% | 9.05% | 4.29% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 72.47% | 7.93% | 4.66% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 69.08% | 9.73% | 5.17% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 70.22% | 8.98% | 4.53% | 11.64% |
| 2018 | 69.42% | 8.53% | 5.70% | 11.88% |
| 2019 | 67.48% | 9.17% | 5.91% | 13.47% |
| 2020 | 64.51% | 9.93% | 5.99% | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 66.65% | 8.68% | 5.38% | 12.95% |
Life Coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian life coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White life coaches have the lowest average salary at $40,542.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,326 |
| White | $40,542 |
| Black or African American | $40,916 |
| Asian | $41,978 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,732 |
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Average life coach age
See how the average age of life coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Life Coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Life Coach age breakdown
The average age of life coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the life coach population.
Life Coach age breakdown
| Life Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Life Coach educational attainment
The most common degree for life coaches is bachelor's degree, with 55% of life coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Life Coaches by degree level
| Life Coach Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Life Coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, life coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,339 annually. With a Master's degree, life coaches earn a median annual income of $45,107 compared to $40,622 for life coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,107 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,339 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,622 |
Life Coach employment statistics
Most life coaches work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where life coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where life coaches work.
Life Coach jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Life Coach jobs by company type
Employees with the life coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most life coaches prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Life Coach jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 10% |
Life Coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for life coaches are non profits, health care and professional.
Life Coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Life Coach turnover and employment statistics
Life Coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for life coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Life Coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Life Coach Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average life coach tenure
The average life coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,385 life coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Life Coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Life Coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of life coaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Barrel Racer | 6.54% | 21 |
| Life Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Vocalist | 8.54% | 135 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Content Producer | 14.31% | 16,750 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Similar life coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Barrel Racer | 6.54% | 21 |
| Vocalist | 8.54% | 135 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Content Producer | 14.31% | 16,750 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by life coaches
The most common foreign language among life coaches is Spanish at 59.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.2% and German is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 59.2%
- French, 10.2%
- German, 4.6%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Other, 19.3%
Life Coach languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.2% |
| French | 10.2% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Other | 19.3% |
