Child development instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Child development instructor demographics by:
Child development instructor gender statistics
78.5% of child development instructors are women and 21.5% of child development instructors are men.
- Female, 78.5%
- Male, 21.5%
Child development instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.5% |
| Male | 21.5% |
Child development instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,729
Female income
$41,600
Child development instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child development instructor positions over time. Currently, 78.5% of child development instructors are female.
Child development instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.41% | 84.59% |
| 2011 | 16.30% | 83.70% |
| 2012 | 17.41% | 82.59% |
| 2013 | 19.00% | 81.00% |
| 2014 | 16.50% | 83.50% |
| 2015 | 18.39% | 81.61% |
| 2016 | 16.33% | 83.67% |
| 2017 | 17.29% | 82.71% |
| 2018 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2019 | 17.87% | 82.13% |
| 2020 | 21.79% | 78.21% |
| 2021 | 21.54% | 78.46% |
Child development instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared child development instructors 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% |
| Child Development Instructor | 22% | 78% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Child development instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child development instructors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all child development instructors. Comparatively, 20.3% of child development instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of child development instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Child development instructor race
| Child development instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Child development instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how child development instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child development instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.43% | 11.59% | 4.12% | 17.50% |
| 2011 | 62.90% | 12.45% | 3.82% | 17.71% |
| 2012 | 62.18% | 12.89% | 4.35% | 18.07% |
| 2013 | 63.32% | 11.96% | 4.44% | 17.77% |
| 2014 | 63.71% | 11.69% | 4.06% | 17.87% |
| 2015 | 63.36% | 11.24% | 4.13% | 18.34% |
| 2016 | 62.85% | 12.20% | 4.35% | 17.99% |
| 2017 | 62.05% | 10.77% | 4.58% | 19.58% |
| 2018 | 62.05% | 10.48% | 4.36% | 20.29% |
| 2019 | 64.48% | 8.65% | 4.79% | 19.32% |
| 2020 | 62.16% | 8.60% | 5.23% | 19.09% |
| 2021 | 61.24% | 8.32% | 4.92% | 20.30% |
Child development instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino child development instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child development instructors have the lowest average salary at $42,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,352 |
| White | $43,255 |
| Black or African American | $42,988 |
| Asian | $43,342 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,733 |
Average child development instructor age
See how the average age of child development instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Child development instructor 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 instructor age breakdown
The average age of child development instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the child development instructor population.
Child development instructor age breakdown
| Child Development Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Child development instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for child development instructors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of child development instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Child development instructors by degree level
| Child development instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Child development instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child development instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,053 annually. With a Doctorate degree, child development instructors earn a median annual income of $52,732 compared to $46,258 for child development instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,053 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,258 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,732 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,218 |
Child development instructor employment statistics
Most child development instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where child development instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child development instructors work.
Child development instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Child development instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the child development instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child development instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Child development instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 8% |
Child development instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for child development instructors are education, professional and non profits.
Child development instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Child development instructor turnover and employment statistics
Child development instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child development instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child development instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child development instructor 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 instructor tenure
The average child development instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 420 child development instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Child development instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Child development instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | - |
| Kindergarten Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 64,232 |
| Classroom Instructor | 8.89% | 46,023 |
| Theater Teacher | 11.94% | 53,631 |
Similar child development instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 64,232 |
| Classroom Instructor | 8.89% | 46,023 |
| Theater Teacher | 11.94% | 53,631 |
Foreign languages spoken by child development instructors
The most common foreign language among child development instructors is Spanish at 54.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 54.1%
- French, 13.5%
- Portuguese, 5.4%
- Chinese, 5.4%
- Hebrew, 5.4%
- Other, 16.2%
Child development instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.1% |
| French | 13.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| Hebrew | 5.4% |
| Other | 16.2% |
