Anthropology instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Anthropology instructor gender statistics
63.9% of anthropology instructors are women and 36.1% of anthropology instructors are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Anthropology instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Anthropology instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,869
Female income
$55,191
Anthropology instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in anthropology instructor positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of anthropology instructors are female.
Anthropology instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.69% | 63.31% |
| 2011 | 37.18% | 62.82% |
| 2012 | 36.88% | 63.12% |
| 2013 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2014 | 35.43% | 64.57% |
| 2015 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2016 | 35.90% | 64.10% |
| 2017 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2018 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2019 | 35.52% | 64.48% |
| 2020 | 34.92% | 65.08% |
| 2021 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
Anthropology instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared anthropology instructors 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% |
| Anthropology Instructor | 36% | 64% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Anthropology instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among anthropology instructors is White, which makes up 66.5% of all anthropology instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of anthropology instructors are Asian and 10.0% of anthropology instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Anthropology instructor race
| Anthropology instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Anthropology instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how anthropology instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Anthropology instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.93% | 7.13% | 9.25% | 8.11% |
| 2011 | 72.63% | 6.98% | 9.98% | 7.86% |
| 2012 | 72.22% | 7.28% | 9.85% | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 71.36% | 7.64% | 10.14% | 8.36% |
| 2014 | 71.45% | 7.26% | 9.80% | 8.74% |
| 2015 | 69.90% | 7.48% | 10.75% | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 70.39% | 7.41% | 10.47% | 8.93% |
| 2017 | 69.47% | 7.16% | 11.64% | 8.98% |
| 2018 | 71.25% | 6.90% | 9.96% | 9.17% |
| 2019 | 69.58% | 7.16% | 10.91% | 9.70% |
| 2020 | 67.66% | 6.87% | 10.55% | 9.85% |
| 2021 | 66.51% | 6.99% | 11.34% | 9.98% |
Anthropology instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian anthropology instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american anthropology instructors have the lowest average salary at $56,777.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,526 |
| White | $57,613 |
| Black or African American | $56,777 |
| Asian | $59,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,907 |
Average anthropology instructor age
See how the average age of anthropology instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Anthropology instructor 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 |
Anthropology instructor age breakdown
The average age of anthropology instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the anthropology instructor population.
Anthropology instructor age breakdown
| Anthropology Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Anthropology instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for anthropology instructors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of anthropology instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 33%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 4%
Anthropology instructors by degree level
| Anthropology instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Anthropology instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,363 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,475 |
Anthropology instructor employment statistics
Company size where anthropology instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where anthropology instructors work.
Anthropology instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
Anthropology instructor turnover and employment statistics
Anthropology instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for anthropology instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anthropology instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Anthropology instructor 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 anthropology instructor tenure
The average anthropology instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 anthropology instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Anthropology instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Anthropology instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of anthropology instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Anthropology Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar anthropology instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by anthropology instructors
The most common foreign language among anthropology instructors is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- German, 11.1%
- Swahili, 11.1%
- Nepali, 11.1%
- Croatian, 11.1%
Anthropology instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Swahili | 11.1% |
| Nepali | 11.1% |
| Croatian | 11.1% |