Astronomy teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Astronomy teacher gender statistics
40.6% of astronomy teachers are women and 59.4% of astronomy teachers are men.
- Male, 59.4%
- Female, 40.6%
Astronomy teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.4% |
| Female | 40.6% |
Astronomy teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,572
Female income
$46,915
Astronomy teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in astronomy teacher positions over time. Currently, 40.6% of astronomy teachers are female.
Astronomy teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2011 | 60.48% | 39.52% |
| 2012 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2013 | 59.75% | 40.25% |
| 2014 | 58.66% | 41.34% |
| 2015 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2016 | 59.15% | 40.85% |
| 2017 | 59.72% | 40.28% |
| 2018 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2019 | 58.75% | 41.25% |
| 2020 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2021 | 59.38% | 40.63% |
Astronomy teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared astronomy 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% |
| Astronomy Teacher | 59% | 41% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Astronomy teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among astronomy teachers is White, which makes up 70.8% of all astronomy teachers. Comparatively, 12.2% of astronomy teachers are Asian and 7.2% of astronomy teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Astronomy teacher race
| Astronomy teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Astronomy teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how astronomy teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Astronomy teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 5.07% | 10.09% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 4.91% | 10.81% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 5.21% | 10.68% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 5.57% | 10.97% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 5.19% | 10.64% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.42% | 11.59% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 5.34% | 11.31% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 5.09% | 12.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 4.83% | 10.80% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 5.10% | 11.74% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 4.80% | 11.38% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 70.84% | 4.93% | 12.18% | 7.22% |
Astronomy teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian astronomy teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american astronomy teachers have the lowest average salary at $47,899.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,361 |
| White | $48,414 |
| Black or African American | $47,899 |
| Asian | $49,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,594 |
Average astronomy teacher age
See how the average age of astronomy teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Astronomy 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 |
Astronomy teacher age breakdown
The average age of astronomy teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the astronomy teacher population.
Astronomy teacher age breakdown
| Astronomy Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Astronomy teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for astronomy teachers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of astronomy teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Astronomy teachers by degree level
| Astronomy teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Astronomy teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,486 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,439 |
Astronomy teacher employment statistics
Company size where astronomy teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where astronomy teachers work.
Astronomy teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
Astronomy teacher turnover and employment statistics
Astronomy teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for astronomy teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Astronomy teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Astronomy 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 astronomy teacher tenure
The average astronomy teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 astronomy teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Astronomy teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Astronomy teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of astronomy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Astronomy Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar astronomy teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by astronomy teachers
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Astronomy teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |