Cosmetology instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cosmetology instructor gender statistics
90.8% of cosmetology instructors are women and 9.2% of cosmetology instructors are men.
- Female, 90.8%
- Male, 9.2%
Cosmetology instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.8% |
| Male | 9.2% |
Cosmetology instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,732
Female income
$41,365
Cosmetology instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cosmetology instructor positions over time. Currently, 90.8% of cosmetology instructors are female.
Cosmetology instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.41% | 90.59% |
| 2011 | 9.59% | 90.41% |
| 2012 | 9.48% | 90.52% |
| 2013 | 9.33% | 90.67% |
| 2014 | 8.95% | 91.05% |
| 2015 | 9.23% | 90.77% |
| 2016 | 9.12% | 90.88% |
| 2017 | 9.32% | 90.68% |
| 2018 | 9.12% | 90.88% |
| 2019 | 8.98% | 91.02% |
| 2020 | 8.77% | 91.23% |
| 2021 | 9.20% | 90.80% |
Cosmetology instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cosmetology instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Cosmetology instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cosmetology instructors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all cosmetology instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of cosmetology instructors are Asian and 10.4% of cosmetology instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Cosmetology instructor race
| Cosmetology instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Cosmetology instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how cosmetology instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cosmetology instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.26% | 7.45% | 9.12% | 8.54% |
| 2011 | 71.96% | 7.30% | 9.85% | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 71.55% | 7.60% | 9.72% | 8.53% |
| 2013 | 70.69% | 7.96% | 10.01% | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 70.78% | 7.58% | 9.67% | 9.17% |
| 2015 | 69.22% | 7.80% | 10.62% | 9.46% |
| 2016 | 69.72% | 7.73% | 10.34% | 9.35% |
| 2017 | 68.80% | 7.48% | 11.51% | 9.40% |
| 2018 | 70.58% | 7.22% | 9.83% | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 68.91% | 7.48% | 10.78% | 10.12% |
| 2020 | 66.99% | 7.19% | 10.42% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 65.84% | 7.31% | 11.21% | 10.40% |
Cosmetology instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cosmetology instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cosmetology instructors have the lowest average salary at $42,178.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,562 |
| White | $42,602 |
| Black or African American | $42,178 |
| Asian | $43,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,738 |
Average cosmetology instructor age
See how the average age of cosmetology instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cosmetology instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Cosmetology instructor age breakdown
The average age of cosmetology instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the cosmetology instructor population.
Cosmetology instructor age breakdown
| Cosmetology Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cosmetology instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for cosmetology instructors is associate degree, with 30% of cosmetology instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Cosmetology instructors by degree level
| Cosmetology instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
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Cosmetology instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,458 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,824 |
Cosmetology instructor employment statistics
Most cosmetology instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cosmetology instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cosmetology instructors work.
Cosmetology instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Cosmetology instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the cosmetology instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cosmetology instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cosmetology instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 6% |
Cosmetology instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for cosmetology instructors are education, government and professional.
Cosmetology instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Cosmetology instructor turnover and employment statistics
Cosmetology instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cosmetology instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cosmetology instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cosmetology instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average cosmetology instructor tenure
The average cosmetology instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,462 cosmetology instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cosmetology instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Cosmetology instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cosmetology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Ski Instructer | 9.70% | 367 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar cosmetology instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Ski Instructer | 9.70% | 367 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by cosmetology instructors
The most common foreign language among cosmetology instructors is Spanish at 68.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.9%.
- Spanish, 68.6%
- French, 20.0%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Dakota, 2.9%
- Russian, 2.9%
- Other, 2.7%
Cosmetology instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.6% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Dakota | 2.9% |
| Russian | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.7% |
