Bilingual teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Bilingual teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates bilingual teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our bilingual teacher 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 teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,346,839 bilingual teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 71.1% of all bilingual teachers are women, while 28.9% are men.
- The average bilingual teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of bilingual teachers is White (70.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), Black or African American (7.7%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- Bilingual teachers are most in-demand in Austin, TX.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for bilingual teachers.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $69,842, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women bilingual teachers earned 97% of what men earned.
- 9% of all bilingual teachers are LGBT.
- New Jersey is the best state for bilingual teachers to live.
- Bilingual teachers are 85% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Bilingual teacher gender statistics
71.1% of bilingual teachers are women and 28.9% of bilingual teachers are men.
- Female, 71.1%
- Male, 28.9%
Bilingual teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.1% |
| Male | 28.9% |
Bilingual teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,413
Female income
$46,743
Bilingual teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bilingual teacher positions over time. Currently, 71.1% of bilingual teachers are female.
Bilingual teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
| 2011 | 30.29% | 69.71% |
| 2012 | 30.65% | 69.35% |
| 2013 | 30.80% | 69.20% |
| 2014 | 30.36% | 69.64% |
| 2015 | 30.85% | 69.15% |
| 2016 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2017 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2018 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
| 2019 | 27.53% | 72.47% |
| 2020 | 28.31% | 71.69% |
| 2021 | 28.95% | 71.05% |
Bilingual teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared bilingual 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% |
| Bilingual Teacher | 29% | 71% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Bilingual teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bilingual teachers is White, which makes up 70.0% of all bilingual teachers. Comparatively, 14.0% of bilingual teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of bilingual teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Bilingual teacher race
| Bilingual teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Bilingual teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how bilingual teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bilingual teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.75% | 8.00% | 2.63% | 10.93% |
| 2011 | 76.36% | 7.94% | 2.80% | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 76.18% | 7.80% | 2.86% | 11.24% |
| 2013 | 75.65% | 7.83% | 3.05% | 11.45% |
| 2014 | 75.74% | 7.76% | 3.04% | 11.52% |
| 2015 | 75.48% | 7.43% | 3.19% | 11.88% |
| 2016 | 74.63% | 7.85% | 3.20% | 12.28% |
| 2017 | 74.58% | 7.50% | 3.34% | 12.42% |
| 2018 | 74.35% | 7.40% | 3.34% | 12.66% |
| 2019 | 73.47% | 7.72% | 3.52% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 71.55% | 7.39% | 3.59% | 13.27% |
| 2021 | 69.98% | 7.68% | 3.84% | 14.03% |
Bilingual teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bilingual teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bilingual teachers have the lowest average salary at $47,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,140 |
| White | $48,127 |
| Black or African American | $47,441 |
| Asian | $49,411 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,968 |
Average bilingual teacher age
See how the average age of bilingual teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bilingual 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 |
Bilingual teacher age breakdown
The average age of bilingual teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bilingual teacher population.
Bilingual teacher age breakdown
| Bilingual Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bilingual teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for bilingual teachers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of bilingual teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bilingual teachers by degree level
| Bilingual teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bilingual teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bilingual teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,292 annually. With a Doctorate degree, bilingual teachers earn a median annual income of $57,006 compared to $50,661 for bilingual teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,292 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,661 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,006 |
Bilingual teacher employment statistics
Most bilingual teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bilingual teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bilingual teachers work.
Bilingual teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Bilingual teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the bilingual teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bilingual teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bilingual teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 4% |
Bilingual teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for bilingual teachers are education, government and professional.
Bilingual teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Bilingual teacher turnover and employment statistics
Bilingual teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bilingual teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bilingual teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bilingual 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 bilingual teacher tenure
The average bilingual teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,753 bilingual teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bilingual teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Bilingual teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bilingual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Home Therapy Teacher | 7.55% | 102,412 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Trigonometry Teacher | 11.94% | 52,985 |
Similar bilingual teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Home Therapy Teacher | 7.55% | 102,412 |
| Trigonometry Teacher | 11.94% | 52,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by bilingual teachers
The most common foreign language among bilingual teachers is Spanish at 74.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 74.3%
- French, 4.6%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Mandarin, 3.2%
- Chinese, 2.3%
- Other, 11.3%
Bilingual teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.3% |
| French | 4.6% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Mandarin | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Other | 11.3% |
