Building trades teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Building trades teacher gender statistics
16.5% of building trades teachers are women and 83.5% of building trades teachers are men.
- Male, 83.5%
- Female, 16.5%
Building trades teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.5% |
| Female | 16.5% |
Building trades teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,986
Female income
$41,574
Building trades teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building trades teacher positions over time. Currently, 16.5% of building trades teachers are female.
Building trades teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2011 | 83.02% | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
| 2013 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2014 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2015 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2016 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2017 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2018 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2019 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
| 2020 | 83.82% | 16.18% |
| 2021 | 83.53% | 16.47% |
Building trades teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared building trades 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% |
| Building Trades Teacher | 84% | 16% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Building trades teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building trades teachers is White, which makes up 72.6% of all building trades teachers. Comparatively, 11.5% of building trades teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of building trades teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Building trades teacher race
| Building trades teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Building trades teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how building trades teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building trades teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.76% | 8.70% | 2.69% | 9.74% |
| 2011 | 76.43% | 8.76% | 2.88% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 76.06% | 8.49% | 2.96% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 76.42% | 8.37% | 2.96% | 10.21% |
| 2014 | 75.59% | 8.97% | 2.99% | 10.48% |
| 2015 | 75.19% | 8.47% | 3.54% | 10.45% |
| 2016 | 75.46% | 8.18% | 2.92% | 11.05% |
| 2017 | 76.26% | 7.47% | 3.07% | 10.84% |
| 2018 | 75.22% | 7.69% | 3.72% | 10.96% |
| 2019 | 76.52% | 7.50% | 3.29% | 10.55% |
| 2020 | 74.07% | 7.27% | 3.31% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 72.59% | 7.90% | 3.57% | 11.53% |
Building trades teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building trades teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building trades teachers have the lowest average salary at $42,568.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,971 |
| White | $43,400 |
| Black or African American | $42,568 |
| Asian | $50,574 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,891 |
Average building trades teacher age
See how the average age of building trades teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building trades teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Building trades teacher age breakdown
The average age of building trades teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the building trades teacher population.
Building trades teacher age breakdown
| Building Trades Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Building trades teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for building trades teachers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of building trades teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Building trades teachers by degree level
| Building trades teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Building trades teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building trades teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,940 annually. With a Master's degree, building trades teachers earn a median annual income of $60,878 compared to $47,382 for building trades teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,878 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,382 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,940 |
Building trades teacher employment statistics
Company size where building trades teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building trades teachers work.
Building trades teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Building trades teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the building trades teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building trades teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Building trades teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 27% |
Building trades teacher turnover and employment statistics
Building trades teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building trades teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building trades teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building trades teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average building trades teacher tenure
The average building trades teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 86 building trades teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Building trades teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Building trades teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building trades 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,870 |
| Special Educator | 7.55% | 62,545 |
| Operators Teacher | 8.89% | 52,957 |
| Building Trades Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar building trades teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,870 |
| Special Educator | 7.55% | 62,545 |
| Operators Teacher | 8.89% | 52,957 |
Foreign languages spoken by building trades teachers
The most common foreign language among building trades teachers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Comanche at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Comanche, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Building trades teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Comanche | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |