Bridge teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge teacher gender statistics
79.1% of bridge teachers are women and 20.9% of bridge teachers are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Bridge teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Bridge teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,230
Female income
$46,089
Bridge teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge teacher positions over time. Currently, 79.1% of bridge teachers are female.
Bridge teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
| 2011 | 20.69% | 79.31% |
| 2012 | 22.45% | 77.55% |
| 2013 | 21.85% | 78.15% |
| 2014 | 21.93% | 78.07% |
| 2015 | 20.42% | 79.58% |
| 2016 | 22.04% | 77.96% |
| 2017 | 22.37% | 77.63% |
| 2018 | 21.83% | 78.17% |
| 2019 | 20.77% | 79.23% |
| 2020 | 20.50% | 79.50% |
| 2021 | 20.90% | 79.10% |
Bridge teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge teachers 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% |
| Bridge Teacher | 21% | 79% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Bridge teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge teachers is White, which makes up 58.2% of all bridge teachers. Comparatively, 15.8% of bridge teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of bridge teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Bridge teacher race
| Bridge teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Bridge teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.11% | 12.92% | 5.54% | 13.12% |
| 2011 | 64.15% | 13.07% | 5.88% | 13.68% |
| 2012 | 64.18% | 12.34% | 6.27% | 14.12% |
| 2013 | 63.52% | 12.11% | 6.17% | 14.56% |
| 2014 | 63.07% | 12.07% | 7.43% | 13.99% |
| 2015 | 64.13% | 11.52% | 6.96% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 62.98% | 12.11% | 6.32% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 62.54% | 11.74% | 7.08% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 61.75% | 11.93% | 8.18% | 14.44% |
| 2019 | 63.01% | 11.10% | 7.45% | 14.99% |
| 2020 | 60.29% | 11.38% | 7.30% | 15.24% |
| 2021 | 58.21% | 11.68% | 7.93% | 15.83% |
Bridge teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, white bridge teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bridge teachers have the lowest average salary at $47,215.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,915 |
| White | $48,757 |
| Black or African American | $47,215 |
| Asian | $48,727 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,553 |
Average bridge teacher age
See how the average age of bridge teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bridge teacher 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 |
Bridge teacher age breakdown
The average age of bridge teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the bridge teacher population.
Bridge teacher age breakdown
| Bridge Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Bridge teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge teachers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of bridge teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Bridge teachers by degree level
| Bridge teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Bridge teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,355 annually. With a Master's degree, bridge teachers earn a median annual income of $52,887 compared to $48,872 for bridge teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,887 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,872 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,355 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,067 |
Bridge teacher employment statistics
Company size where bridge teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge teachers work.
Bridge teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Bridge teacher turnover and employment statistics
Bridge teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge teacher 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 bridge teacher tenure
The average bridge teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 bridge teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bridge teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teacher's Assistant | 6.04% | 54,611 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Bridge Teacher | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar bridge teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teacher's Assistant | 6.04% | 54,611 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by bridge teachers
The most common foreign language among bridge teachers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Polish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
Bridge teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |