Building trades instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Building trades instructor gender statistics
40.1% of building trades instructors are women and 59.9% of building trades instructors are men.
- Male, 59.9%
- Female, 40.1%
Building trades instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.9% |
| Female | 40.1% |
Building trades instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,212
Female income
$39,970
Building trades instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building trades instructor positions over time. Currently, 40.1% of building trades instructors are female.
Building trades instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
| 2011 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
| 2012 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
| 2013 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
| 2014 | 59.17% | 40.83% |
| 2015 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2016 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2017 | 60.22% | 39.78% |
| 2018 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2019 | 59.25% | 40.75% |
| 2020 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2021 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
Building trades instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared building trades instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Building Trades Instructor | 60% | 40% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Building trades instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building trades instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all building trades instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of building trades instructors are Asian and 10.0% of building trades instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Building trades instructor race
| Building trades instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Building trades instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how building trades instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building trades instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.83% | 7.18% | 9.23% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 72.52% | 7.03% | 9.96% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 7.33% | 9.83% | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 71.25% | 7.69% | 10.12% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | 71.34% | 7.31% | 9.78% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 69.79% | 7.53% | 10.73% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 70.28% | 7.46% | 10.45% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | 69.36% | 7.21% | 11.62% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 71.14% | 6.95% | 9.94% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 7.21% | 10.89% | 9.76% |
| 2020 | 67.55% | 6.92% | 10.53% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 7.04% | 11.32% | 10.04% |
Building trades instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building trades instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building trades instructors have the lowest average salary at $40,709.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,058 |
| White | $41,094 |
| Black or African American | $40,709 |
| Asian | $41,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,218 |
Average building trades instructor age
See how the average age of building trades instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Building trades instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Building trades instructor age breakdown
The average age of building trades instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the building trades instructor population.
Building trades instructor age breakdown
| Building Trades Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Building trades instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for building trades instructors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of building trades instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Building trades instructors by degree level
| Building trades instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Building trades instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,871 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,521 |
Building trades instructor employment statistics
Most building trades instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where building trades instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building trades instructors work.
Building trades instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Building trades instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the building trades instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building trades instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Building trades instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 12% |
Building trades instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for building trades instructors are education, government and health care.
Building trades instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Building trades instructor turnover and employment statistics
Building trades instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building trades instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building trades instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building trades instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average building trades instructor tenure
The average building trades instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 339 building trades instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Building trades instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Building trades instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building trades 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 12,598 |
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Dance Instructor | 9.70% | 36,095 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Building Trades Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar building trades instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 12,598 |
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Dance Instructor | 9.70% | 36,095 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by building trades instructors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Building trades instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |