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Professional Baseball Player gender statistics
1.7% of professional baseball players are women and 98.3% of professional baseball players are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Professional Baseball Player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Professional Baseball Player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
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Male Income
$50,487
Female Income
$48,189
Professional Baseball Player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional baseball player positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of professional baseball players are female.
Male
Female
100
%
80
%
60
%
40
%
20
%
%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Professional Baseball Player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2011 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2015 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2016 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2017 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2018 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2021 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
Professional Baseball Player related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional baseball players 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% |
| Professional Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Modern Dancer
Harpist
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Professional Baseball Player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional baseball players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all professional baseball players. Comparatively, 8.9% of professional baseball players are Black or African American and 7.5% of professional baseball players are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Professional Baseball Player Race
| Professional Baseball Player Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Professional Baseball Player race and ethnicity over time
See how professional baseball player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Professional Baseball Player race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 80.88% | 6.74% | 2.17% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 6.76% | 3.93% | 7.20% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 5.84% | 3.05% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 8.90% | 3.75% | 7.49% |
Professional Baseball Player wage gap by race
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,426 |
| White | $49,665 |
| Black or African American | $49,712 |
| Asian | $51,295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,406 |
Professional Baseball Player age breakdown
The average age of professional baseball players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the professional baseball player population.
40+ years
30-40 years
20-30 years
Professional Baseball Player age breakdown
| Professional Baseball Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Professional Baseball Player educational attainment
The most common degree for professional baseball players is bachelor's degree, with 82% of professional baseball players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Professional Baseball Players by degree level
| Professional Baseball Player Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Professional Baseball Player wage gap by degree level
$62,000
$59,000
$56,000
$53,000
$50,000
$47,000
$44,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,431 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,681 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,134 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,243 |
Professional Baseball Player employment statistics
Most professional baseball players work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where professional baseball players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional baseball players work.
< 50 employees
50 - 100 employees
100 - 500 employees
500 - 1,000 employees
1,000 - 10,000 employees
> 10,000
Professional Baseball Player jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Professional Baseball Player jobs by company type
Employees with the professional baseball player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional baseball players prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Education
Public
Private
Government
Professional Baseball Player jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 9% |
Professional Baseball Player jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional baseball players are hospitality, non profits and government.
Professional Baseball Player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 34% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Professional Baseball Player turnover and employment statistics
Professional Baseball Player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional baseball players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Professional Baseball Player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional Baseball Player 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 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 5.77% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 9.09% |
Average professional baseball player tenure
The average professional baseball player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,068 professional baseball players resumes in Zippia's database.
Less than one year
1-2 years
3-4 years
5-7 years
8-10 years
11+ years
Professional Baseball Player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Professional Baseball Player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional baseball players 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | - |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Vocal Performer | 8.54% | 136 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Video Producer | 14.31% | 10,484 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Similar professional baseball player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Vocal Performer | 8.54% | 136 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Video Producer | 14.31% | 10,484 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional baseball players
The most common foreign language among professional baseball players is Spanish at 90.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 3.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 90.9%
- Czech, 3.0%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- French, 3.0%
Professional Baseball Player languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.9% |
| Czech | 3.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| French | 3.0% |
Professional Baseball Player Jobs
Professional Baseball Player location demographics
Which city has the most Professional Baseball Players?
By looking through more than 1,068 resumes, we found that the most popular places for professional baseball players are San Francisco, CA and Houston, TX.
Number of Professional Baseball Players
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Professional Baseball Player jobs by state
| Rank | State | Number of Jobs | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,383 | $60,886 |
| 2 | New York | 1,052 | $64,104 |
| 3 | Texas | 850 | $55,424 |
| 4 | Minnesota | 844 | $38,233 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 836 | $50,345 |
| 6 | Florida | 799 | $47,598 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 767 | $66,446 |
| 8 | Illinois | 580 | $51,016 |
| 9 | Indiana | 577 | $35,356 |
| 10 | Ohio | 543 | $57,548 |
| 11 | New Jersey | 523 | $64,601 |
| 12 | Colorado | 484 | $36,160 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 476 | $44,325 |
| 14 | North Carolina | 465 | $52,139 |
| 15 | Georgia | 427 | $46,559 |
| 16 | Michigan | 412 | $41,912 |
| 17 | Maryland | 371 | $64,849 |
| 18 | Virginia | 356 | $60,636 |
| 19 | Washington | 329 | $29,452 |
| 20 | Tennessee | 323 | $42,864 |
| 21 | Missouri | 305 | $38,482 |
| 22 | Iowa | 297 | $51,528 |
| 23 | Arizona | 294 | $57,051 |
| 24 | South Carolina | 287 | $47,844 |
| 25 | Oregon | 224 | $45,107 |
| 26 | Kentucky | 205 | $42,196 |
| 27 | Connecticut | 202 | $68,258 |
| 28 | Utah | 178 | $51,441 |
| 29 | Kansas | 178 | $48,032 |
| 30 | Alabama | 166 | $34,474 |
| 31 | Louisiana | 160 | $50,002 |
| 32 | Delaware | 148 | $66,708 |
| 33 | Maine | 148 | $40,102 |
| 34 | West Virginia | 137 | $48,629 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | 136 | $44,952 |
| 36 | Arkansas | 122 | $44,952 |
| 37 | Mississippi | 122 | $39,483 |
| 38 | Nevada | 115 | $56,874 |
| 39 | North Dakota | 109 | $56,906 |
| 40 | Nebraska | 102 | $37,280 |
| 41 | New Mexico | 90 | $52,214 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | 86 | $63,914 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | 79 | $67,683 |
| 44 | Idaho | 79 | $28,503 |
| 45 | Montana | 73 | $41,851 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | 70 | $64,508 |
| 47 | South Dakota | 70 | $44,725 |
| 48 | Hawaii | 68 | $49,964 |
| 49 | Wyoming | 58 | $41,039 |
| 50 | Alaska | 56 | $90,752 |
| 51 | Vermont | 49 | $60,889 |
Professional Baseball Player Demographics FAQs
How many Professional Baseball Player are there in the US?
There are over 861 Professional Baseball Players in the United States.
What percentage of Professional Baseball Players are black?
8.9% of Professional Baseball Players are Black or African American
What race are most Professional Baseball Players?
Most a are White, with 72.8% of Professional Baseball Players belonging to this ethnicity. 8.9% of Professional Baseball Players are Black or African American, 7.5% of Professional Baseball Players are Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% of Professional Baseball Players are Unknown, 3.7% of Professional Baseball Players are Asian, and 0.3% of Professional Baseball Players are American Indian and Alaska Native
Are Professional Baseball Player jobs male - dominated?
Yes, Professional Baseball Player jobs are male - dominated. 98% of Professional Baseball Players are male, and 1% are female, so there are more male Professional Baseball Players than female Professional Baseball Players in the United States.
How old is the average Professional Baseball Player?
The average Professional Baseball Player is 36 years old. 30% of Professional Baseball Players are 40+ years old or older, 31% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 36% are between 20-30 years old
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