Co-instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Co-instructor demographics by:
Co-instructor gender statistics
59.1% of co-instructors are women and 40.9% of co-instructors are men.
- Female, 59.1%
- Male, 40.9%
Co-instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% |
| Male | 40.9% |
Co-instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,353
Female income
$34,603
Co-instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in co-instructor positions over time. Currently, 59.1% of co-instructors are female.
Co-instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2011 | 42.45% | 57.55% |
| 2012 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| 2013 | 43.04% | 56.96% |
| 2014 | 42.53% | 57.47% |
| 2015 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2016 | 43.13% | 56.87% |
| 2017 | 42.96% | 57.04% |
| 2018 | 43.59% | 56.41% |
| 2019 | 39.21% | 60.79% |
| 2020 | 40.13% | 59.87% |
| 2021 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
Co-instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared co-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% |
| Co-Instructor | 41% | 59% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Co-instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among co-instructors is White, which makes up 69.4% of all co-instructors. Comparatively, 12.7% of co-instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of co-instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Co-instructor race
| Co-instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Co-instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how co-instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Co-instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.15% | 10.17% | 2.46% | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 75.75% | 10.11% | 2.64% | 9.76% |
| 2012 | 75.57% | 9.97% | 2.69% | 9.89% |
| 2013 | 75.04% | 10.01% | 2.88% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 75.13% | 9.94% | 2.87% | 10.17% |
| 2015 | 74.87% | 9.61% | 3.02% | 10.52% |
| 2016 | 74.02% | 10.02% | 3.03% | 10.92% |
| 2017 | 73.97% | 9.68% | 3.17% | 11.06% |
| 2018 | 73.75% | 9.58% | 3.18% | 11.30% |
| 2019 | 72.86% | 9.89% | 3.36% | 11.79% |
| 2020 | 70.94% | 9.56% | 3.43% | 11.91% |
| 2021 | 69.37% | 9.85% | 3.67% | 12.67% |
Co-instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian co-instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american co-instructors have the lowest average salary at $35,331.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,066 |
| White | $36,052 |
| Black or African American | $35,331 |
| Asian | $37,411 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,941 |
Average co-instructor age
See how the average age of co-instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Co-instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Co-instructor age breakdown
The average age of co-instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the co-instructor population.
Co-instructor age breakdown
| Co-Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Co-instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for co-instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of co-instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Co-instructors by degree level
| Co-instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Co-instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, co-instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,065 annually. With a Doctorate degree, co-instructors earn a median annual income of $45,742 compared to $38,749 for co-instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,065 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,749 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,742 |
Co-instructor employment statistics
Most co-instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where co-instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where co-instructors work.
Co-instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Co-instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the co-instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most co-instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Co-instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 4% |
Co-instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for co-instructors are education, non profits and government.
Co-instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Co-instructor turnover and employment statistics
Co-instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for co-instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Co-instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average co-instructor tenure
The average co-instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,209 co-instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Co-instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 56% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Co-instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of co-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Start Teacher | 5.04% | 67,747 |
| Interrelated Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 63,774 |
| Co-Instructor | 8.89% | - |
| Life Sciences Instructor | 11.94% | 40,601 |
Similar co-instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Head Start Teacher | 5.04% | 67,747 |
| Interrelated Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 63,774 |
| Life Sciences Instructor | 11.94% | 40,601 |
Foreign languages spoken by co-instructors
The most common foreign language among co-instructors is Spanish at 43.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 43.0%
- French, 12.9%
- Italian, 6.5%
- Chinese, 5.4%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Other, 29.0%
Co-instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.0% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Other | 29.0% |
