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Martial Arts Instructor demographics and statistics in the US

Martial arts instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates martial arts instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our martial arts 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 martial arts instructors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 11,176 martial arts instructors currently employed in the United States.
  • 20.7% of all martial arts instructors are women, while 79.3% are men.
  • The average martial arts instructor age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of martial arts instructors is White (60.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.8%), Black or African American (10.3%) and Asian (7.0%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 12% of all martial arts instructors are LGBT.
  • Martial arts instructors are 60% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Martial Arts Instructor gender statistics

20.7% of martial arts instructors are women and 79.3% of martial arts instructors are men.
  • Male, 79.3%
  • Female, 20.7%

Martial Arts Instructor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male79.3%
Female20.7%

Martial Arts Instructor gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$35,072
female-income
Female Income
$33,234

Martial Arts Instructor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in martial arts instructor positions over time. Currently, 20.7% of martial arts instructors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Martial Arts Instructor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201078.30%21.70%
201177.93%22.07%
201279.67%20.33%
201379.09%20.91%
201479.18%20.82%
201577.65%22.35%
201679.28%20.72%
201779.60%20.40%
201880.25%19.75%
201979.28%20.72%
202078.98%21.02%
202179.34%20.66%

Martial Arts Instructor related jobs gender ratio

We compared martial arts instructors 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 TitleMaleFemale
Early Childhood Education Instructor6%94%
Ballet Teacher7%93%
Horseback Riding Instructor12%88%
Martial Arts Instructor79%21%
Guitar Teacher83%17%
Rescue Instructor85%15%
Guitar Instructor88%12%

Martial Arts Instructor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among martial arts instructors is White, which makes up 60.6% of all martial arts instructors. Comparatively, 15.8% of martial arts instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of martial arts instructors are Black or African American.
  • White, 60.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
  • Black or African American, 10.3%
  • Asian, 7.0%
  • Unknown, 5.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Martial Arts Instructor Race

Martial Arts Instructor RacePercentages
White60.6%
Hispanic or Latino15.8%
Black or African American10.3%
Asian7.0%
Unknown5.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Martial Arts Instructor race and ethnicity over time

See how martial arts instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Martial Arts Instructor race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.95%11.12%6.54%14.02%
201163.99%11.27%6.88%14.58%
201264.02%10.54%7.27%15.01%
201363.36%10.31%7.17%15.45%
201462.91%10.27%8.43%14.89%
201563.97%9.72%7.96%14.70%
201662.82%10.31%7.32%15.74%
201762.38%9.93%8.08%15.88%
201865.60%9.94%6.44%14.56%
201966.45%9.34%6.15%14.74%
202063.08%9.88%6.13%15.07%
202160.64%10.28%7.00%15.81%

Martial Arts Instructor wage gap by race

According to our data, asian martial arts instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american martial arts instructors have the lowest average salary at $33,815.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$35,126
White$35,342
Black or African American$33,815
Asian$36,067
Hispanic or Latino$35,048

Average martial arts instructor age

See how the average age of martial arts instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Martial Arts Instructor age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Black or African American4345
Unknown4042
Asian4047
Hispanic or Latino3938
White4444
American Indian and Alaska Native47

Martial Arts Instructor age breakdown

The average age of martial arts instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the martial arts instructor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Martial Arts Instructor age breakdown

Martial Arts Instructor YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years16%

Martial Arts Instructor educational attainment

The most common degree for martial arts instructors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of martial arts instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
  • Bachelor's, 54%
  • Associate, 19%
  • High School Diploma, 13%
  • Master's, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Martial Arts Instructors by degree level

Martial Arts Instructor DegreePercentages
Bachelor's54%
Associate19%
High School Diploma13%
Master's8%
Other Degrees6%

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Martial Arts Instructor wage gap by degree level

According to the data, martial arts instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $42,027 annually. With a Master's degree, martial arts instructors earn a median annual income of $38,633 compared to $35,599 for martial arts instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
$44,000
$41,000
$38,000
$35,000
$32,000
$29,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$38,633
High School Diploma or Less$31,783
Bachelor's Degree$35,599
Doctorate Degree$42,027
Some College/ Associate Degree$34,412

Martial Arts Instructor employment statistics

Most martial arts instructors work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where martial arts instructors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where martial arts instructors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Martial Arts Instructor jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees16%
50 - 100 employees25%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees4%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees8%

Martial Arts Instructor jobs by company type

Employees with the martial arts instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most martial arts instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Martial Arts Instructor jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education25%
Public8%
Private60%
Government7%

Martial Arts Instructor jobs by industry

The most common industries for martial arts instructors are education, health care and non profits.

Education

Health Care

Non Profits

Hospitality

Government

Martial Arts Instructor turnover and employment statistics

Martial Arts Instructor unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for martial arts instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Martial Arts Instructor unemployment rate by year

YearMartial Arts Instructor Unemployment Rate
20106.57%
20117.82%
20127.21%
20136.49%
20146.03%
20154.80%
20164.35%
20173.81%
20183.39%
20193.21%
20206.38%
20215.86%

Average martial arts instructor tenure

The average martial arts instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,234 martial arts instructors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Martial Arts Instructor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year10%
1-2 years23%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years8%
11+ years22%

Martial Arts Instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of martial arts instructors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Classroom Assistant6.04%49,273
Substitute Instructor9.25%67,752
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
Martial Arts Instructor11.80%-
Instructor Of Spanish12.94%25,516
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Curriculum Specialist16.25%1,583

Similar martial arts instructor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Classroom Assistant6.04%49,273
Substitute Instructor9.25%67,752
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
Instructor Of Spanish12.94%25,516
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Curriculum Specialist16.25%1,583

Foreign languages spoken by martial arts instructors

The most common foreign language among martial arts instructors is Spanish at 38.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
  • Spanish, 38.7%
  • French, 8.2%
  • Chinese, 7.8%
  • Thai, 7.0%
  • Japanese, 5.9%
  • Other, 32.4%

Martial Arts Instructor languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish38.7%
French8.2%
Chinese7.8%
Thai7.0%
Japanese5.9%
Other32.4%

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Martial Arts Instructor location demographics

Where do martial arts instructors earn the most?

Martial arts instructors earn the most in Hawaii, where the average martial arts instructor salary is $48,743. The map here shows where martial arts instructors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Martial Arts Instructors?

By looking through more than 3,234 resumes, we found that the most popular places for martial arts instructors are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Martial Arts Instructors

Martial Arts Instructor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California1,703$34,816
2Texas782$31,709
3Florida744$35,360
4Georgia664$30,882
5Virginia580$32,995
6New York539$46,438
7North Carolina522$28,521
8Colorado504$35,545
9New Jersey437$44,218
10Illinois435$29,588
11Michigan404$33,888
12Pennsylvania357$29,484
13South Carolina355$36,762
14Ohio340$29,698
15Massachusetts296$40,171
16Maryland268$36,159
17Oregon250$29,739
18Washington231$33,209
19Arizona229$35,488
20Minnesota215$32,835
21Wisconsin179$33,887
22Tennessee175$31,442
23Iowa165$21,044
24Alabama145$26,796
25Missouri143$29,609
26Louisiana135$35,863
27Nevada133$35,796
28Kentucky127$28,407
29Indiana123$35,087
30Utah118$31,727
31Kansas100$31,068
32Connecticut95$38,710
33Oklahoma91$33,241
34Mississippi89$27,733
35New Mexico79$29,234
36Montana66$31,637
37Delaware66$31,622
38Nebraska66$29,333
39Hawaii60$48,743
40Alaska56$23,970
41West Virginia54$35,255
42Idaho54$33,532
43New Hampshire48$38,302
44Wyoming45$30,389
45Rhode Island42$33,450
46Maine37$38,987
47Arkansas37$27,374
48South Dakota35$32,428
49North Dakota34$32,050
50Vermont30$32,902
51District of Columbia30$30,463

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