Child development associate teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Child development associate teacher gender statistics
97.4% of child development associate teachers are women and 2.6% of child development associate teachers are men.
- Female, 97.4%
- Male, 2.6%
Child development associate teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 97.4% |
| Male | 2.6% |
Child development associate teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,466
Female income
$31,632
Child development associate teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child development associate teacher positions over time. Currently, 97.4% of child development associate teachers are female.
Child development associate teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.72% | 98.28% |
| 2011 | 1.83% | 98.17% |
| 2012 | 1.98% | 98.02% |
| 2013 | 2.20% | 97.80% |
| 2014 | 1.86% | 98.14% |
| 2015 | 2.11% | 97.89% |
| 2016 | 1.84% | 98.16% |
| 2017 | 1.96% | 98.04% |
| 2018 | 2.17% | 97.83% |
| 2019 | 2.04% | 97.96% |
| 2020 | 2.60% | 97.40% |
| 2021 | 2.56% | 97.44% |
Child development associate teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared child development associate 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% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Child development associate teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child development associate teachers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all child development associate teachers. Comparatively, 13.6% of child development associate teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of child development associate teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Child development associate teacher race
| Child development associate teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Child development associate teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how child development associate teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child development associate teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.80% | 12.77% | 3.48% | 10.77% |
| 2011 | 69.27% | 13.63% | 3.18% | 10.98% |
| 2012 | 68.55% | 14.07% | 3.71% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 69.69% | 13.14% | 3.80% | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 70.08% | 12.87% | 3.43% | 11.14% |
| 2015 | 69.73% | 12.42% | 3.49% | 11.61% |
| 2016 | 69.22% | 13.38% | 3.71% | 11.26% |
| 2017 | 68.42% | 11.95% | 3.94% | 12.85% |
| 2018 | 68.42% | 11.66% | 3.72% | 13.56% |
| 2019 | 70.85% | 9.83% | 4.16% | 12.59% |
| 2020 | 68.53% | 9.77% | 4.60% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 67.61% | 9.50% | 4.28% | 13.58% |
Child development associate teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino child development associate teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child development associate teachers have the lowest average salary at $32,826.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,005 |
| White | $33,057 |
| Black or African American | $32,826 |
| Asian | $33,131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,335 |
Average child development associate teacher age
See how the average age of child development associate teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Child development associate teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32 | 42 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 33 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 38 |
| White | 36 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Child development associate teacher age breakdown
The average age of child development associate teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the child development associate teacher population.
Child development associate teacher age breakdown
| Child Development Associate Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Child development associate teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for child development associate teachers is associate degree, with 48% of child development associate teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- Associate, 48%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 22%
Child development associate teachers by degree level
| Child development associate teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
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Child development associate teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child development associate teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,516 annually. With a Doctorate degree, child development associate teachers earn a median annual income of $41,344 compared to $35,659 for child development associate teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,516 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,730 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,659 |
| Doctorate Degree | $41,344 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,743 |
Child development associate teacher employment statistics
Company size where child development associate teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child development associate teachers work.
Child development associate teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Child development associate teacher turnover and employment statistics
Child development associate teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child development associate teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child development associate teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child development associate teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.15% |
| 2011 | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 6.20% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 4.39% |
| 2016 | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 2.90% |
| 2020 | 4.48% |
| 2021 | 4.49% |
Average child development associate teacher tenure
The average child development associate teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 child development associate teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Child development associate teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Child development associate teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child development associate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 5.04% | - |
| Autistic Teacher | 7.55% | 54,616 |
| Life Management Teacher | 8.89% | 125,624 |
| Physiology Teacher | 11.94% | 53,082 |
Similar child development associate teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Autistic Teacher | 7.55% | 54,616 |
| Life Management Teacher | 8.89% | 125,624 |
| Physiology Teacher | 11.94% | 53,082 |
Foreign languages spoken by child development associate teachers
The most common foreign language among child development associate teachers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Child development associate teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
