Sports Analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports Analyst gender statistics
12.1% of sports analysts are women and 87.9% of sports analysts are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Sports Analyst gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Sports Analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$72,932
Female Income
$71,646
Sports Analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports analyst positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of sports analysts are female.
Sports Analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2011 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2012 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2014 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2016 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2017 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2018 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2019 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2020 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 87.92% | 12.08% |
Sports Analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Sports Analyst | 88% | 12% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Sports Analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports analysts is White, which makes up 67.6% of all sports analysts. Comparatively, 12.6% of sports analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of sports analysts are Asian.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Sports Analyst Race
| Sports Analyst Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Sports Analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how sports analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Sports Analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.65% | 7.29% | 5.31% | 10.63% |
| 2011 | 77.06% | 5.44% | 5.02% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 74.63% | 7.21% | 5.95% | 10.05% |
| 2013 | 73.65% | 6.99% | 5.57% | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 73.08% | 6.42% | 5.91% | 11.48% |
| 2015 | 71.93% | 7.96% | 5.06% | 11.88% |
| 2016 | 74.94% | 4.70% | 5.79% | 10.23% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 5.94% | 5.78% | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 7.47% | 6.06% | 13.63% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 5.38% | 7.69% | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 72.21% | 6.48% | 6.50% | 11.69% |
| 2021 | 67.57% | 6.37% | 8.80% | 12.59% |
Sports Analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino sports analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports analysts have the lowest average salary at $68,080.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,192 |
| White | $72,426 |
| Black or African American | $68,080 |
| Asian | $75,334 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,948 |
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Average sports analyst age
See how the average age of sports analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sports Analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Sports Analyst age breakdown
The average age of sports analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the sports analyst population.
Sports Analyst age breakdown
| Sports Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Sports Analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for sports analysts is bachelor's degree, with 87% of sports analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 6% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 87%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Sports Analysts by degree level
| Sports Analyst Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 87% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Sports Analyst wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,794 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,160 |
Sports Analyst employment statistics
Most sports analysts work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where sports analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports analysts work.
Sports Analyst jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Sports Analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the sports analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports analysts prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Sports Analyst jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 60% |
Sports Analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports analysts are media, education and hospitality.
Sports Analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 27% |
| Education | 19% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Sports Analyst turnover and employment statistics
Sports Analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Sports Analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports Analyst Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average sports analyst tenure
The average sports analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 sports analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports Analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sports Analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Analyst | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Coordinator Of Public Affairs | 12.01% | 32,577 |
| Editor, Freelance | 12.38% | 8,608 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Senior Writer | 16.36% | 15,995 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar sports analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Coordinator Of Public Affairs | 12.01% | 32,577 |
| Editor, Freelance | 12.38% | 8,608 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Senior Writer | 16.36% | 15,995 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports analysts
The most common foreign language among sports analysts is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 42.9% and Korean is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 42.9%
- Korean, 7.1%
Sports Analyst languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 42.9% |
| Korean | 7.1% |