Computing tutor demographics and statistics in the US
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Computing tutor gender statistics
37.8% of computing tutors are women and 62.2% of computing tutors are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Computing tutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Computing tutor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,283
Female income
$31,579
Computing tutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computing tutor positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of computing tutors are female.
Computing tutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.38% | 37.62% |
| 2011 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2012 | 64.28% | 35.72% |
| 2013 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2014 | 63.60% | 36.40% |
| 2015 | 61.48% | 38.52% |
| 2016 | 63.73% | 36.27% |
| 2017 | 64.19% | 35.81% |
| 2018 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2019 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2020 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2021 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
Computing tutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared computing 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% |
| Computing Tutor | 62% | 38% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Computing tutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computing tutors is White, which makes up 56.9% of all computing tutors. Comparatively, 16.1% of computing tutors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of computing tutors are Asian.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Computing tutor race
| Computing tutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Computing tutor race and ethnicity over time
See how computing tutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computing tutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.77% | 9.89% | 9.62% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 62.81% | 10.03% | 9.96% | 13.96% |
| 2012 | 62.84% | 9.31% | 10.35% | 14.39% |
| 2013 | 62.18% | 9.07% | 10.25% | 14.83% |
| 2014 | 61.73% | 9.04% | 11.51% | 14.27% |
| 2015 | 62.79% | 8.49% | 11.04% | 14.08% |
| 2016 | 61.65% | 9.08% | 10.40% | 15.12% |
| 2017 | 61.20% | 8.70% | 11.16% | 15.25% |
| 2018 | 60.41% | 8.90% | 12.26% | 14.71% |
| 2019 | 61.67% | 8.06% | 11.53% | 15.26% |
| 2020 | 58.96% | 8.34% | 11.38% | 15.51% |
| 2021 | 56.88% | 8.64% | 12.01% | 16.11% |
Computing tutor wage gap by race
According to our data, white computing tutors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computing tutors have the lowest average salary at $31,951.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,180 |
| White | $32,454 |
| Black or African American | $31,951 |
| Asian | $32,445 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,388 |
Average computing tutor age
See how the average age of computing tutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computing 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 |
Computing tutor age breakdown
The average age of computing tutors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the computing tutor population.
Computing tutor age breakdown
| Computing Tutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Computing tutor educational attainment
The most common degree for computing tutors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of computing tutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Computing tutors by degree level
| Computing tutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Computing tutor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computing tutors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $34,820 annually. With a Master's degree, computing tutors earn a median annual income of $33,762 compared to $32,491 for computing tutors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,762 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,835 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,491 |
| Doctorate Degree | $34,820 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,903 |
Computing tutor employment statistics
Most computing tutors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where computing tutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computing tutors work.
Computing tutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Computing tutor jobs by company type
Employees with the computing tutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computing tutors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Computing tutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 6% |
Computing tutor jobs by industry
The most common industries for computing tutors are education, government and non profits.
Computing tutor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Computing tutor turnover and employment statistics
Computing tutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computing tutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computing tutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computing 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 computing tutor tenure
The average computing tutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,087 computing tutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Computing tutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Computing tutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Adult Education Teacher | 9.70% | 70,775 |
| Computing Tutor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Flight Instructor | 12.94% | 25,735 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar computing tutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Adult Education Teacher | 9.70% | 70,775 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Flight Instructor | 12.94% | 25,735 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by computing tutors
The most common foreign language among computing tutors is Spanish at 43.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 43.2%
- French, 8.0%
- Russian, 8.0%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- Arabic, 5.7%
- Other, 29.4%
Computing tutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.2% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Russian | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| Arabic | 5.7% |
| Other | 29.4% |
