Biology tutor demographics and statistics in the US
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Biology tutor gender statistics
65.1% of biology tutors are women and 34.9% of biology tutors are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Biology tutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Biology tutor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,813
Female income
$27,995
Biology tutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biology tutor positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of biology tutors are female.
Biology tutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.08% | 64.92% |
| 2011 | 34.58% | 65.42% |
| 2012 | 36.97% | 63.03% |
| 2013 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| 2014 | 36.28% | 63.72% |
| 2015 | 34.21% | 65.79% |
| 2016 | 36.41% | 63.59% |
| 2017 | 36.87% | 63.13% |
| 2018 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2019 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2020 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2021 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
Biology tutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared biology tutors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Biology Tutor | 35% | 65% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Biology tutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biology tutors is White, which makes up 56.3% of all biology tutors. Comparatively, 15.5% of biology tutors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of biology tutors are Asian.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Biology tutor race
| Biology tutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Biology tutor race and ethnicity over time
See how biology tutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biology tutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.17% | 11.56% | 9.18% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 62.21% | 11.71% | 9.53% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 62.24% | 10.98% | 9.91% | 13.79% |
| 2013 | 61.58% | 10.75% | 9.82% | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 61.13% | 10.71% | 11.08% | 13.67% |
| 2015 | 62.19% | 10.16% | 10.60% | 13.48% |
| 2016 | 61.04% | 10.75% | 9.97% | 14.52% |
| 2017 | 60.60% | 10.38% | 10.73% | 14.66% |
| 2018 | 59.81% | 10.57% | 11.83% | 14.11% |
| 2019 | 61.07% | 9.74% | 11.10% | 14.66% |
| 2020 | 58.35% | 10.02% | 10.94% | 14.91% |
| 2021 | 56.28% | 10.32% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
Biology tutor wage gap by race
According to our data, white biology tutors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biology tutors have the lowest average salary at $28,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,693 |
| White | $29,012 |
| Black or African American | $28,427 |
| Asian | $29,001 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,935 |
Average biology tutor age
See how the average age of biology tutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biology tutor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Biology tutor age breakdown
The average age of biology tutors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the biology tutor population.
Biology tutor age breakdown
| Biology Tutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Biology tutor educational attainment
The most common degree for biology tutors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of biology tutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Biology tutors by degree level
| Biology tutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Biology tutor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biology tutors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $31,802 annually. With a Master's degree, biology tutors earn a median annual income of $30,547 compared to $29,055 for biology tutors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,547 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,137 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,055 |
| Doctorate Degree | $31,802 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,370 |
Biology tutor employment statistics
Most biology tutors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where biology tutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biology tutors work.
Biology tutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Biology tutor jobs by company type
Employees with the biology tutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biology tutors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Biology tutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 90% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 1% |
Biology tutor jobs by industry
The most common industries for biology tutors are education, health care and manufacturing.
Biology tutor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Biology tutor turnover and employment statistics
Biology tutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biology tutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biology tutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biology tutor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average biology tutor tenure
The average biology tutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,480 biology tutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Biology tutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Biology tutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biology tutors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Swimming Teacher | 9.70% | 53,908 |
| Biology Tutor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Nursing Instructor | 12.94% | 127,287 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar biology tutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Swimming Teacher | 9.70% | 53,908 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Nursing Instructor | 12.94% | 127,287 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by biology tutors
The most common foreign language among biology tutors is Spanish at 40.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.6%.
- Spanish, 40.5%
- French, 17.3%
- Arabic, 7.6%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Other, 25.9%
Biology tutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.5% |
| French | 17.3% |
| Arabic | 7.6% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Other | 25.9% |
