Career and transition teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Career and transition teacher demographics by:
Career and transition teacher gender statistics
64.0% of career and transition teachers are women and 36.0% of career and transition teachers are men.
- Female, 64.0%
- Male, 36.0%
Career and transition teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.0% |
| Male | 36.0% |
Career and transition teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,382
Female income
$46,966
Career and transition teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career and transition teacher positions over time. Currently, 64.0% of career and transition teachers are female.
Career and transition teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.83% | 67.17% |
| 2011 | 28.78% | 71.22% |
| 2012 | 33.13% | 66.87% |
| 2013 | 30.29% | 69.71% |
| 2014 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2015 | 31.91% | 68.09% |
| 2016 | 32.13% | 67.87% |
| 2017 | 32.21% | 67.79% |
| 2018 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2019 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
| 2020 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| 2021 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
Career and transition teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared career and transition 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% |
| Career And Transition Teacher | 36% | 64% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Career and transition teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career and transition teachers is White, which makes up 78.0% of all career and transition teachers. Comparatively, 8.7% of career and transition teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of career and transition teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 78.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Career and transition teacher race
| Career and transition teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Career and transition teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how career and transition teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career and transition teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.95% | 7.74% | 1.71% | 6.47% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 7.97% | 1.98% | 6.73% |
| 2012 | 82.30% | 6.36% | 2.21% | 7.04% |
| 2013 | 83.02% | 6.75% | 2.12% | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 80.16% | 7.63% | 2.79% | 7.01% |
| 2015 | 79.86% | 7.70% | 2.34% | 7.54% |
| 2016 | 79.53% | 7.25% | 2.45% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 79.31% | 6.84% | 2.76% | 8.39% |
| 2018 | 80.24% | 5.85% | 2.71% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 82.26% | 6.50% | 2.14% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 79.15% | 6.13% | 2.74% | 7.90% |
| 2021 | 78.02% | 5.98% | 3.16% | 8.70% |
Career and transition teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,054 |
| White | $46,945 |
| Black or African American | $46,662 |
| Asian | $51,206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,184 |
Average career and transition teacher age
See how the average age of career and transition teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career and transition teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 47 |
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| Asian | 47 | 42.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 42 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Career and transition teacher age breakdown
The average age of career and transition teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the career and transition teacher population.
Career and transition teacher age breakdown
| Career And Transition Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Career and transition teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for career and transition teachers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of career and transition teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Career and transition teachers by degree level
| Career and transition teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Career and transition teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,060 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,515 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,915 |
Career and transition teacher turnover and employment statistics
Career and transition teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career and transition teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career and transition teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career and transition teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.76% |
| 2011 | 2.84% |
| 2012 | 2.73% |
| 2013 | 2.09% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 1.41% |
Average career and transition teacher tenure
The average career and transition teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 career and transition teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Career and transition teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 53% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Career and transition teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career and transition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Supervisor | 5.04% | 1,088 |
| Career And Transition Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| Pre-K Teacher | 8.89% | 60,464 |
| Public Safety Teacher | 11.94% | 74,084 |
Similar career and transition teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Supervisor | 5.04% | 1,088 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 8.89% | 60,464 |
| Public Safety Teacher | 11.94% | 74,084 |
Foreign languages spoken by career and transition teachers
- Vietnamese, 100.0%
Career and transition teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 100.0% |