American history teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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American history teacher gender statistics
48.7% of american history teachers are women and 51.3% of american history teachers are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
American history teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
American history teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,078
Female income
$37,719
American history teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in american history teacher positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of american history teachers are female.
American history teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.91% | 48.09% |
| 2011 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2012 | 52.11% | 47.89% |
| 2013 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
| 2014 | 50.55% | 49.45% |
| 2015 | 51.39% | 48.61% |
| 2016 | 51.05% | 48.95% |
| 2017 | 51.64% | 48.36% |
| 2018 | 51.06% | 48.94% |
| 2019 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2020 | 49.98% | 50.02% |
| 2021 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
American history teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared american history 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% |
| American History Teacher | 51% | 49% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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American history teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among american history teachers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all american history teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of american history teachers are Asian and 10.2% of american history 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%
American history teacher race
| American history 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% |
American history teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how american history teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
American history teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.62% | 7.28% | 9.19% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 72.32% | 7.13% | 9.92% | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 71.91% | 7.42% | 9.79% | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 71.05% | 7.78% | 10.08% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 71.14% | 7.41% | 9.74% | 8.94% |
| 2015 | 69.58% | 7.63% | 10.69% | 9.23% |
| 2016 | 70.08% | 7.56% | 10.41% | 9.13% |
| 2017 | 69.16% | 7.31% | 11.58% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 70.94% | 7.04% | 9.90% | 9.37% |
| 2019 | 69.27% | 7.31% | 10.85% | 9.89% |
| 2020 | 67.35% | 7.02% | 10.49% | 10.05% |
| 2021 | 66.20% | 7.14% | 11.28% | 10.17% |
American history teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian american history teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american american history teachers have the lowest average salary at $38,526.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,906 |
| White | $38,948 |
| Black or African American | $38,526 |
| Asian | $39,929 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,093 |
Average american history teacher age
See how the average age of american history teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
American history 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 |
American history teacher age breakdown
The average age of american history teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the american history teacher population.
American history teacher age breakdown
| American History Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
American history teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for american history teachers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of american history 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 4%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
American history teachers by degree level
| American history teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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American history teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,824 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,194 |
American history teacher employment statistics
Most american history teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where american history teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where american history teachers work.
American history teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
American history teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the american history teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most american history teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
American history teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 90% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 2% |
American history teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for american history teachers are education, non profits and government.
American history teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
American history teacher turnover and employment statistics
American history teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for american history teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
American history teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | American history 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 american history teacher tenure
The average american history teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 american history teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
American history teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
American history teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of american history 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 Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Piano Instructor | 9.70% | 24,512 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| American History Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar american history teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Piano Instructor | 9.70% | 24,512 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by american history teachers
The most common foreign language among american history teachers is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
American history teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |