Adjunct teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Adjunct teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates adjunct teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our adjunct teacher estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about adjunct teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,173 adjunct teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 57.4% of all adjunct teachers are women, while 42.6% are men.
- The average adjunct teacher age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of adjunct teachers is White (66.2%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Black or African American (7.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 16% of all adjunct teachers are LGBT.
- Adjunct teachers are 86% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Adjunct teacher demographics by:
Adjunct teacher gender statistics
57.4% of adjunct teachers are women and 42.6% of adjunct teachers are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Adjunct teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Adjunct teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,061
Female income
$94,305
Adjunct teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adjunct teacher positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of adjunct teachers are female.
Adjunct teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.24% | 56.76% |
| 2011 | 43.77% | 56.23% |
| 2012 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
| 2013 | 43.02% | 56.98% |
| 2014 | 41.91% | 58.09% |
| 2015 | 42.73% | 57.27% |
| 2016 | 42.40% | 57.60% |
| 2017 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2018 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2019 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
| 2020 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2021 | 42.63% | 57.37% |
Adjunct teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared adjunct teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Teacher | 43% | 57% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Adjunct teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adjunct teachers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all adjunct teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of adjunct teachers are Asian and 10.2% of adjunct teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Adjunct teacher race
| Adjunct teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Adjunct teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how adjunct teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adjunct teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.61% | 7.29% | 9.19% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 72.30% | 7.14% | 9.91% | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 71.89% | 7.43% | 9.78% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 71.03% | 7.79% | 10.07% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 7.41% | 9.74% | 8.95% |
| 2015 | 69.57% | 7.64% | 10.69% | 9.24% |
| 2016 | 70.06% | 7.57% | 10.41% | 9.13% |
| 2017 | 69.14% | 7.31% | 11.58% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 70.93% | 7.05% | 9.90% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 69.26% | 7.32% | 10.84% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 67.34% | 7.02% | 10.48% | 10.06% |
| 2021 | 66.18% | 7.15% | 11.28% | 10.18% |
Adjunct teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,593 |
| White | $97,703 |
| Black or African American | $96,535 |
| Asian | $100,435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,079 |
Average adjunct teacher age
See how the average age of adjunct teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adjunct teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Adjunct teacher age breakdown
The average age of adjunct teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the adjunct teacher population.
Adjunct teacher age breakdown
| Adjunct Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Adjunct teacher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 15%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Adjunct teachers by degree level
| Adjunct teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Adjunct teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,067 |
| Doctorate Degree | $120,786 |
Adjunct teacher employment statistics
Most adjunct teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where adjunct teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adjunct teachers work.
Adjunct teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Adjunct teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the adjunct teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adjunct teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Adjunct teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
Adjunct teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for adjunct teachers are education, government and finance.
Adjunct teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Adjunct teacher turnover and employment statistics
Adjunct teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adjunct teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adjunct teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adjunct teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average adjunct teacher tenure
The average adjunct teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 755 adjunct teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Adjunct teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Adjunct teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adjunct teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Adjunct Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar adjunct teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by adjunct teachers
The most common foreign language among adjunct teachers is Spanish at 26.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 26.4%
- French, 15.1%
- Russian, 9.4%
- Chinese, 7.5%
- Italian, 7.5%
- Other, 34.1%
Adjunct teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.4% |
| French | 15.1% |
| Russian | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 7.5% |
| Italian | 7.5% |
| Other | 34.1% |
