Business instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Business instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates business instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our business instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about business instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 20,355 business instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 54.4% of all business instructors are women, while 45.6% are men.
- The average business instructor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of business instructors is White (66.2%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Black or African American (7.1%).
- Business instructors are most in-demand in Denver, CO.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for business instructors.
- 16% of all business instructors are LGBT.
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Business instructor demographics by:
Business instructor gender statistics
54.4% of business instructors are women and 45.6% of business instructors are men.
- Female, 54.4%
- Male, 45.6%
Business instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% |
| Male | 45.6% |
Business instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,821
Female income
$41,337
Business instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business instructor positions over time. Currently, 54.4% of business instructors are female.
Business instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2011 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
| 2012 | 46.43% | 53.57% |
| 2013 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2014 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2015 | 45.71% | 54.29% |
| 2016 | 45.37% | 54.63% |
| 2017 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
| 2018 | 45.38% | 54.62% |
| 2019 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2020 | 44.31% | 55.69% |
| 2021 | 45.60% | 54.40% |
Business instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared business 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% |
| Business Instructor | 46% | 54% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Business instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business instructors is White, which makes up 66.2% of all business instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of business instructors are Asian and 10.2% of business instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Business instructor race
| Business instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Business instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how business instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.65% | 7.27% | 9.19% | 8.29% |
| 2011 | 72.35% | 7.12% | 9.92% | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 71.94% | 7.41% | 9.79% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 71.07% | 7.77% | 10.08% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 71.16% | 7.39% | 9.75% | 8.92% |
| 2015 | 69.61% | 7.62% | 10.69% | 9.21% |
| 2016 | 70.11% | 7.55% | 10.42% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 69.18% | 7.29% | 11.59% | 9.16% |
| 2018 | 70.97% | 7.03% | 9.91% | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 69.30% | 7.30% | 10.85% | 9.88% |
| 2020 | 67.38% | 7.00% | 10.49% | 10.03% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 7.13% | 11.29% | 10.15% |
Business instructor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,504 |
| White | $43,582 |
| Black or African American | $42,805 |
| Asian | $45,407 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,849 |
Average business instructor age
See how the average age of business instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business 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 |
Business instructor age breakdown
The average age of business instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the business instructor population.
Business instructor age breakdown
| Business Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Business instructor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Business instructors by degree level
| Business instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Business instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,210 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,817 |
Business instructor employment statistics
Most business instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where business instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business instructors work.
Business instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Business instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the business instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Business instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 2% |
Business instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for business instructors are education, professional and technology.
Business instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Business instructor turnover and employment statistics
Business instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business 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 business instructor tenure
The average business instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,584 business instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Business instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Business instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Business Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar business instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by business instructors
The most common foreign language among business instructors is Spanish at 31.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.3% and French is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 31.9%
- Chinese, 15.3%
- French, 9.7%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Other, 29.2%
Business instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.9% |
| Chinese | 15.3% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Other | 29.2% |
