Adult school teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Adult school teacher gender statistics
63.8% of adult school teachers are women and 36.2% of adult school teachers are men.
- Female, 63.8%
- Male, 36.2%
Adult school teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.8% |
| Male | 36.2% |
Adult school teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,373
Female income
$40,103
Adult school teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adult school teacher positions over time. Currently, 63.8% of adult school teachers are female.
Adult school teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2011 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2012 | 36.68% | 63.32% |
| 2013 | 35.87% | 64.13% |
| 2014 | 35.99% | 64.01% |
| 2015 | 33.93% | 66.07% |
| 2016 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2017 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
| 2018 | 37.53% | 62.47% |
| 2019 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2020 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| 2021 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
Adult school teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared adult school 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 School Teacher | 36% | 64% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Adult school teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adult school teachers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all adult school teachers. Comparatively, 16.4% of adult school teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of adult school teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Adult school teacher race
| Adult school teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Adult school teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how adult school teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adult school teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.91% | 11.39% | 5.68% | 14.61% |
| 2011 | 63.95% | 11.53% | 6.03% | 15.17% |
| 2012 | 63.98% | 10.81% | 6.41% | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 63.32% | 10.57% | 6.32% | 16.04% |
| 2014 | 62.87% | 10.54% | 7.58% | 15.48% |
| 2015 | 63.93% | 9.99% | 7.10% | 15.29% |
| 2016 | 62.78% | 10.58% | 6.46% | 16.33% |
| 2017 | 62.34% | 10.20% | 7.22% | 16.47% |
| 2018 | 65.56% | 10.21% | 5.59% | 15.14% |
| 2019 | 66.41% | 9.61% | 5.30% | 15.33% |
| 2020 | 63.04% | 10.15% | 5.28% | 15.66% |
| 2021 | 60.60% | 10.55% | 6.14% | 16.40% |
Adult school teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adult school teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adult school teachers have the lowest average salary at $40,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,440 |
| White | $42,704 |
| Black or African American | $40,817 |
| Asian | $43,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,347 |
Average adult school teacher age
See how the average age of adult school teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adult school 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 school teacher age breakdown
The average age of adult school teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the adult school teacher population.
Adult school teacher age breakdown
| Adult School Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Adult school teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for adult school teachers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of adult school teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Adult school teachers by degree level
| Adult school teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Adult school teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, adult school teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $51,035 annually. With a Master's degree, adult school teachers earn a median annual income of $46,788 compared to $43,032 for adult school teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,788 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,319 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,032 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,035 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,563 |
Adult school teacher employment statistics
Company size where adult school teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adult school teachers work.
Adult school teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Adult school teacher turnover and employment statistics
Adult school teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adult school teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult school teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adult school 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 school teacher tenure
The average adult school teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 adult school teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Adult school teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Adult school teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adult school 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Internship | 6.04% | 55,578 |
| Literacy Tutor | 9.25% | 40,504 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Adult School Teacher | 11.80% | - |
| Flight Instructor | 12.94% | 25,735 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar adult school teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Internship | 6.04% | 55,578 |
| Literacy Tutor | 9.25% | 40,504 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Flight Instructor | 12.94% | 25,735 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by adult school teachers
The most common foreign language among adult school teachers is Spanish at 58.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 58.5%
- French, 14.6%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- Greek, 4.9%
- Hebrew, 4.9%
- Other, 12.2%
Adult school teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.5% |
| French | 14.6% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| Greek | 4.9% |
| Hebrew | 4.9% |
| Other | 12.2% |
