Composition teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Composition teacher gender statistics
54.1% of composition teachers are women and 45.9% of composition teachers are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Composition teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Composition teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,648
Female income
$62,056
Composition teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in composition teacher positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of composition teachers are female.
Composition teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.35% | 73.65% |
| 2011 | 28.84% | 71.16% |
| 2012 | 28.58% | 71.42% |
| 2013 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2014 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2015 | 34.85% | 65.15% |
| 2016 | 37.01% | 62.99% |
| 2017 | 33.25% | 66.75% |
| 2018 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2019 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2020 | 45.38% | 54.62% |
| 2021 | 45.95% | 54.05% |
Composition teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared composition teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Composition Teacher | 46% | 54% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Composition teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among composition teachers is White, which makes up 59.4% of all composition teachers. Comparatively, 15.4% of composition teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of composition teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Composition teacher race
| Composition teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Composition teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how composition teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Composition teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.91% | 11.69% | 5.20% | 12.89% |
| 2011 | 65.31% | 12.95% | 5.20% | 12.83% |
| 2012 | 65.29% | 12.36% | 5.23% | 13.51% |
| 2013 | 67.08% | 12.04% | 5.26% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 65.09% | 12.20% | 5.75% | 13.24% |
| 2015 | 64.89% | 11.91% | 5.77% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 64.37% | 11.45% | 5.84% | 14.07% |
| 2017 | 64.36% | 11.38% | 6.22% | 14.22% |
| 2018 | 62.61% | 10.97% | 8.09% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 63.30% | 10.13% | 8.19% | 14.45% |
| 2020 | 60.63% | 10.38% | 8.59% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 59.39% | 10.63% | 8.48% | 15.41% |
Composition teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,485 |
| White | $64,715 |
| Black or African American | $69,138 |
| Asian | $70,373 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,677 |
Average composition teacher age
See how the average age of composition teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Composition teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Composition teacher age breakdown
The average age of composition teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the composition teacher population.
Composition teacher age breakdown
| Composition Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Composition teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for composition teachers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of composition teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Composition teachers by degree level
| Composition teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Composition teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,527 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,310 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,307 |
Composition teacher employment statistics
Company size where composition teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where composition teachers work.
Composition teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Composition teacher turnover and employment statistics
Composition teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for composition teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Composition teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Composition teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average composition teacher tenure
The average composition teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 composition teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Composition teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Composition teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of composition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Teacher | 6.14% | - |
| Elementary School Teacher | 9.52% | 84,607 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 26,791 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum And Assessment Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,769 |
Similar composition teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | 9.52% | 84,607 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 26,791 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum And Assessment Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,769 |
Foreign languages spoken by composition teachers
The most common foreign language among composition teachers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Tagalog, 20.0%
Composition teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Tagalog | 20.0% |