Adult literacy teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Adult literacy teacher gender statistics
65.0% of adult literacy teachers are women and 35.0% of adult literacy teachers are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
Adult literacy teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
Adult literacy teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,072
Female income
$42,280
Adult literacy teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adult literacy teacher positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of adult literacy teachers are female.
Adult literacy teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.55% | 66.45% |
| 2011 | 33.07% | 66.93% |
| 2012 | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| 2013 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2014 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
| 2015 | 32.71% | 67.29% |
| 2016 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
| 2017 | 35.31% | 64.69% |
| 2018 | 36.25% | 63.75% |
| 2019 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
| 2020 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2021 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
Adult literacy teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared adult literacy teachers 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Adult Literacy Teacher | 35% | 65% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Adult literacy teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adult literacy teachers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all adult literacy teachers. Comparatively, 15.0% of adult literacy teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of adult literacy teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Adult literacy teacher race
| Adult literacy teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Adult literacy teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how adult literacy teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adult literacy teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.81% | 13.01% | 6.62% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 62.85% | 13.16% | 6.96% | 13.80% |
| 2012 | 62.88% | 12.43% | 7.35% | 14.23% |
| 2013 | 62.22% | 12.20% | 7.25% | 14.67% |
| 2014 | 61.78% | 12.16% | 8.51% | 14.11% |
| 2015 | 62.83% | 11.61% | 8.04% | 13.92% |
| 2016 | 61.69% | 12.20% | 7.40% | 14.96% |
| 2017 | 61.24% | 11.83% | 8.16% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 64.47% | 11.83% | 6.52% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 65.32% | 11.24% | 6.23% | 13.96% |
| 2020 | 61.95% | 11.77% | 6.21% | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 59.50% | 12.17% | 7.08% | 15.03% |
Adult literacy teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adult literacy teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adult literacy teachers have the lowest average salary at $43,156.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,155 |
| White | $45,481 |
| Black or African American | $43,156 |
| Asian | $46,599 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,040 |
Average adult literacy teacher age
See how the average age of adult literacy teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Adult literacy teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Adult literacy teacher age breakdown
The average age of adult literacy teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the adult literacy teacher population.
Adult literacy teacher age breakdown
| Adult Literacy Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Adult literacy teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for adult literacy teachers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of adult literacy teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Adult literacy teachers by degree level
| Adult literacy teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Adult literacy teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, adult literacy teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,941 annually. With a Master's degree, adult literacy teachers earn a median annual income of $50,571 compared to $45,887 for adult literacy teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,571 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,104 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,887 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,941 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,072 |
Adult literacy teacher employment statistics
Company size where adult literacy teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adult literacy teachers work.
Adult literacy teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Adult literacy teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the adult literacy teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adult literacy teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Adult literacy teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Private | 11% |
| Government | 25% |
Adult literacy teacher turnover and employment statistics
Adult literacy teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adult literacy teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult literacy teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adult literacy teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average adult literacy teacher tenure
The average adult literacy teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 adult literacy teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Adult literacy teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Adult literacy teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adult literacy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| Guest Teacher | 9.25% | 84,930 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Adult Literacy Teacher | 11.80% | - |
| English Instructor | 12.94% | 27,111 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar adult literacy teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| Guest Teacher | 9.25% | 84,930 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| English Instructor | 12.94% | 27,111 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by adult literacy teachers
The most common foreign language among adult literacy teachers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 12.5% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Greek, 12.5%
- Nepali, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Adult literacy teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Greek | 12.5% |
| Nepali | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
