Certified instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified instructor gender statistics
48.5% of certified instructors are women and 51.5% of certified instructors are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Certified instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Certified instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,383
Female income
$49,146
Certified instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified instructor positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of certified instructors are female.
Certified instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2011 | 52.66% | 47.34% |
| 2012 | 52.34% | 47.66% |
| 2013 | 51.90% | 48.10% |
| 2014 | 50.77% | 49.23% |
| 2015 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
| 2016 | 51.27% | 48.73% |
| 2017 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2018 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
| 2019 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2020 | 50.20% | 49.80% |
| 2021 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
Certified instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified 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% |
| Certified Instructor | 52% | 48% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Certified instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified instructors is White, which makes up 66.3% of all certified instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of certified instructors are Asian and 10.1% of certified instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Certified instructor race
| Certified instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Certified instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how certified instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.68% | 7.25% | 9.20% | 8.27% |
| 2011 | 72.37% | 7.10% | 9.93% | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 71.96% | 7.40% | 9.80% | 8.27% |
| 2013 | 71.10% | 7.76% | 10.09% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 71.19% | 7.38% | 9.75% | 8.90% |
| 2015 | 69.64% | 7.60% | 10.70% | 9.20% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 7.53% | 10.42% | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 69.21% | 7.28% | 11.59% | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 71.00% | 7.02% | 9.91% | 9.33% |
| 2019 | 69.33% | 7.29% | 10.86% | 9.86% |
| 2020 | 67.41% | 6.99% | 10.50% | 10.02% |
| 2021 | 66.25% | 7.11% | 11.29% | 10.14% |
Certified instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified instructors have the lowest average salary at $50,473.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,103 |
| White | $51,169 |
| Black or African American | $50,473 |
| Asian | $52,803 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,394 |
Average certified instructor age
See how the average age of certified instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified 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 |
Certified instructor age breakdown
The average age of certified instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the certified instructor population.
Certified instructor age breakdown
| Certified Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Certified instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for certified instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of certified instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Certified instructors by degree level
| Certified instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Certified instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,583 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,163 |
Certified instructor employment statistics
Most certified instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where certified instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified instructors work.
Certified instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Certified instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the certified instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Certified instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 11% |
Certified instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified instructors are education, health care and technology.
Certified instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Certified instructor turnover and employment statistics
Certified instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified 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 certified instructor tenure
The average certified instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,154 certified instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Certified instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified 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 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Certified Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar certified instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 12,598 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified instructors
The most common foreign language among certified instructors is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.4% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- French, 8.4%
- German, 6.3%
- Carrier, 4.2%
- Italian, 2.1%
- Other, 17.9%
Certified instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| French | 8.4% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Carrier | 4.2% |
| Italian | 2.1% |
| Other | 17.9% |
