Children's tutor demographics and statistics in the US
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Children's tutor demographics by:
Children's tutor gender statistics
75.2% of children's tutors are women and 24.8% of children's tutors are men.
- Female, 75.2%
- Male, 24.8%
Children's tutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.2% |
| Male | 24.8% |
Children's tutor gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,281
Female income
$31,399
Children's tutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in children's tutor positions over time. Currently, 75.2% of children's tutors are female.
Children's tutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.95% | 75.05% |
| 2011 | 24.54% | 75.46% |
| 2012 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| 2013 | 25.84% | 74.16% |
| 2014 | 25.94% | 74.06% |
| 2015 | 24.24% | 75.76% |
| 2016 | 26.05% | 73.95% |
| 2017 | 26.43% | 73.57% |
| 2018 | 25.82% | 74.18% |
| 2019 | 24.63% | 75.37% |
| 2020 | 24.32% | 75.68% |
| 2021 | 24.77% | 75.23% |
Children's tutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared children's tutors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Children's Tutor | 25% | 75% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Children's tutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among children's tutors is White, which makes up 58.0% of all children's tutors. Comparatively, 16.8% of children's tutors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of children's tutors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Children's tutor race
| Children's tutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Children's tutor race and ethnicity over time
See how children's tutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Children's tutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.93% | 11.40% | 6.21% | 14.08% |
| 2011 | 63.97% | 11.54% | 6.56% | 14.64% |
| 2012 | 64.00% | 10.82% | 6.94% | 15.07% |
| 2013 | 63.34% | 10.58% | 6.85% | 15.51% |
| 2014 | 62.89% | 10.55% | 8.11% | 14.95% |
| 2015 | 63.95% | 10.00% | 7.63% | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 62.80% | 10.59% | 7.00% | 15.81% |
| 2017 | 62.36% | 10.21% | 7.75% | 15.94% |
| 2018 | 61.57% | 10.41% | 8.86% | 15.40% |
| 2019 | 62.83% | 9.57% | 8.13% | 15.95% |
| 2020 | 60.11% | 9.85% | 7.97% | 16.19% |
| 2021 | 58.04% | 10.16% | 8.60% | 16.79% |
Children's tutor wage gap by race
According to our data, white children's tutors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american children's tutors have the lowest average salary at $33,906.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,532 |
| White | $37,560 |
| Black or African American | $33,906 |
| Asian | $37,487 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,062 |
Average children's tutor age
See how the average age of children's tutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Children's tutor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Children's tutor age breakdown
The average age of children's tutors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the children's tutor population.
Children's tutor age breakdown
| Children's Tutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Children's tutor educational attainment
The most common degree for children's tutors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of children's tutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Children's tutors by degree level
| Children's tutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Children's tutor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, children's tutors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,558 annually. With a Master's degree, children's tutors earn a median annual income of $48,655 compared to $37,841 for children's tutors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,655 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,859 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,841 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,558 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,570 |
Children's tutor employment statistics
Most children's tutors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where children's tutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where children's tutors work.
Children's tutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Children's tutor jobs by company type
Employees with the children's tutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most children's tutors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Children's tutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 5% |
Children's tutor jobs by industry
The most common industries for children's tutors are education, non profits and professional.
Children's tutor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Children's tutor turnover and employment statistics
Children's tutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for children's tutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Children's tutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Children's tutor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average children's tutor tenure
The average children's tutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,128 children's tutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Children's tutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Children's tutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of children's tutors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Internship | 6.04% | 105,496 |
| Literacy Consultant | 9.70% | 8,150 |
| Children's Tutor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar children's tutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Internship | 6.04% | 105,496 |
| Literacy Consultant | 9.70% | 8,150 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by children's tutors
The most common foreign language among children's tutors is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- French, 8.7%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Arabic, 4.0%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Other, 26.9%
Children's tutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Arabic | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Other | 26.9% |
