Bilingual instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Bilingual instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates bilingual instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our bilingual instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about bilingual instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,225 bilingual instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 57.3% of all bilingual instructors are women, while 42.7% are men.
- The average bilingual instructor age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of bilingual instructors is White (69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Black or African American (7.7%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 9% of all bilingual instructors are LGBT.
- Bilingual instructors are 57% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Bilingual instructor demographics by:
Bilingual instructor gender statistics
57.3% of bilingual instructors are women and 42.7% of bilingual instructors are men.
- Female, 57.3%
- Male, 42.7%
Bilingual instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% |
| Male | 42.7% |
Bilingual instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,773
Female income
$40,467
Bilingual instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bilingual instructor positions over time. Currently, 57.3% of bilingual instructors are female.
Bilingual instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2011 | 44.31% | 55.69% |
| 2012 | 44.72% | 55.28% |
| 2013 | 44.90% | 55.10% |
| 2014 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2015 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2016 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2017 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
| 2018 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2019 | 41.02% | 58.98% |
| 2020 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2021 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
Bilingual instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared bilingual instructors 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% |
| Bilingual Instructor | 43% | 57% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Bilingual instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bilingual instructors is White, which makes up 69.7% of all bilingual instructors. Comparatively, 14.2% of bilingual instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of bilingual instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Bilingual instructor race
| Bilingual instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Bilingual instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how bilingual instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bilingual instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.50% | 8.00% | 2.66% | 11.15% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 7.94% | 2.83% | 11.33% |
| 2012 | 75.92% | 7.80% | 2.88% | 11.46% |
| 2013 | 75.39% | 7.83% | 3.08% | 11.68% |
| 2014 | 75.48% | 7.76% | 3.07% | 11.74% |
| 2015 | 75.22% | 7.43% | 3.21% | 12.10% |
| 2016 | 74.37% | 7.85% | 3.23% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 74.32% | 7.50% | 3.37% | 12.64% |
| 2018 | 74.10% | 7.41% | 3.37% | 12.88% |
| 2019 | 73.21% | 7.72% | 3.55% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 71.29% | 7.39% | 3.62% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 69.72% | 7.68% | 3.86% | 14.25% |
Bilingual instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bilingual instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bilingual instructors have the lowest average salary at $41,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,393 |
| White | $42,375 |
| Black or African American | $41,426 |
| Asian | $44,173 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,550 |
Average bilingual instructor age
See how the average age of bilingual instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bilingual instructor 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 |
Bilingual instructor age breakdown
The average age of bilingual instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bilingual instructor population.
Bilingual instructor age breakdown
| Bilingual Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bilingual instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for bilingual instructors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of bilingual instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bilingual instructors by degree level
| Bilingual instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bilingual instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bilingual instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,800 annually. With a Doctorate degree, bilingual instructors earn a median annual income of $55,361 compared to $45,951 for bilingual instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,800 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,951 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,361 |
Bilingual instructor employment statistics
Most bilingual instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bilingual instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bilingual instructors work.
Bilingual instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Bilingual instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the bilingual instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bilingual instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bilingual instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 5% |
Bilingual instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for bilingual instructors are education, finance and technology.
Bilingual instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Bilingual instructor turnover and employment statistics
Bilingual instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bilingual instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bilingual instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bilingual instructor 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 bilingual instructor tenure
The average bilingual instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 bilingual instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Bilingual instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Bilingual instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bilingual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphysics Teacher | 5.04% | 52,758 |
| Preschool Disability Teacher | 7.55% | 55,225 |
| Bilingual Instructor | 8.89% | - |
| Link Trainer Teacher | 11.94% | 73,861 |
Similar bilingual instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphysics Teacher | 5.04% | 52,758 |
| Preschool Disability Teacher | 7.55% | 55,225 |
| Link Trainer Teacher | 11.94% | 73,861 |
Foreign languages spoken by bilingual instructors
The most common foreign language among bilingual instructors is Spanish at 65.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 65.0%
- French, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 13.6%
Bilingual instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.0% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Other | 13.6% |
