Bible teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Bible teacher gender statistics
44.4% of bible teachers are women and 55.6% of bible teachers are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Bible teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Bible teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,238
Female income
$36,202
Bible teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bible teacher positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of bible teachers are female.
Bible teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2011 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
| 2012 | 57.55% | 42.45% |
| 2013 | 57.73% | 42.27% |
| 2014 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2015 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
| 2016 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2017 | 57.65% | 42.35% |
| 2018 | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 2019 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2020 | 54.78% | 45.22% |
| 2021 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
Bible teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared bible teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Bible Teacher | 56% | 44% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Bible teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bible teachers is White, which makes up 69.2% of all bible teachers. Comparatively, 12.8% of bible teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of bible teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Bible teacher race
| Bible teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Bible teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how bible teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bible teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.94% | 10.27% | 2.47% | 9.67% |
| 2011 | 75.54% | 10.21% | 2.65% | 9.86% |
| 2012 | 75.37% | 10.07% | 2.70% | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 74.83% | 10.10% | 2.89% | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 74.92% | 10.03% | 2.89% | 10.26% |
| 2015 | 74.66% | 9.70% | 3.03% | 10.62% |
| 2016 | 73.81% | 10.12% | 3.04% | 11.02% |
| 2017 | 73.77% | 9.77% | 3.18% | 11.16% |
| 2018 | 73.54% | 9.67% | 3.19% | 11.40% |
| 2019 | 72.65% | 9.99% | 3.37% | 11.89% |
| 2020 | 70.74% | 9.66% | 3.44% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 69.17% | 9.95% | 3.68% | 12.77% |
Bible teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bible teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bible teachers have the lowest average salary at $37,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,903 |
| White | $37,886 |
| Black or African American | $37,048 |
| Asian | $39,474 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,924 |
Average bible teacher age
See how the average age of bible teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bible teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Bible teacher age breakdown
The average age of bible teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bible teacher population.
Bible teacher age breakdown
| Bible Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bible teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for bible teachers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of bible 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 8%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Bible teachers by degree level
| Bible teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Bible teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bible teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,719 annually. With a Doctorate degree, bible teachers earn a median annual income of $49,333 compared to $41,043 for bible teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,719 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,043 |
| Doctorate Degree | $49,333 |
Bible teacher employment statistics
Most bible teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bible teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bible teachers work.
Bible teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 41% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Bible teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the bible teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bible teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bible teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 4% |
Bible teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for bible teachers are education, non profits and media.
Bible teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Non Profits | 32% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Bible teacher turnover and employment statistics
Bible teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bible teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bible teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bible teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average bible teacher tenure
The average bible teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 697 bible teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bible teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Bible teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bible 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher | 5.04% | 55,663 |
| Adaptive Physical Educator | 7.55% | 58,954 |
| Bible Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Algebra Teacher | 11.94% | 53,960 |
Similar bible teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher | 5.04% | 55,663 |
| Adaptive Physical Educator | 7.55% | 58,954 |
| Algebra Teacher | 11.94% | 53,960 |
Foreign languages spoken by bible teachers
The most common foreign language among bible teachers is Spanish at 44.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 19.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 44.2%
- Korean, 19.2%
- Portuguese, 5.8%
- German, 5.8%
- French, 5.8%
- Other, 19.2%
Bible teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.2% |
| Korean | 19.2% |
| Portuguese | 5.8% |
| German | 5.8% |
| French | 5.8% |
| Other | 19.2% |
