Dance instructor/assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Dance instructor/assistant demographics by:
Dance instructor/assistant gender statistics
83.3% of dance instructor/assistants are women and 16.7% of dance instructor/assistants are men.
- Female, 83.3%
- Male, 16.7%
Dance instructor/assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.3% |
| Male | 16.7% |
Dance instructor/assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,694
Female income
$39,986
Dance instructor/assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dance instructor/assistant positions over time. Currently, 83.3% of dance instructor/assistants are female.
Dance instructor/assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.02% | 82.98% |
| 2011 | 17.32% | 82.68% |
| 2012 | 17.13% | 82.87% |
| 2013 | 16.89% | 83.11% |
| 2014 | 16.26% | 83.74% |
| 2015 | 16.72% | 83.28% |
| 2016 | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 2017 | 16.87% | 83.13% |
| 2018 | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 2019 | 16.31% | 83.69% |
| 2020 | 15.95% | 84.05% |
| 2021 | 16.67% | 83.33% |
Dance instructor/assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared dance instructor/assistants 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% |
| Dance Instructor/Assistant | 17% | 83% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Dance instructor/assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dance instructor/assistants is White, which makes up 65.8% of all dance instructor/assistants. Comparatively, 11.2% of dance instructor/assistants are Asian and 10.4% of dance instructor/assistants 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%
Dance instructor/assistant race
| Dance instructor/assistant 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% |
Dance instructor/assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how dance instructor/assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dance instructor/assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.25% | 7.46% | 9.12% | 8.54% |
| 2011 | 71.94% | 7.31% | 9.84% | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 71.53% | 7.60% | 9.72% | 8.54% |
| 2013 | 70.67% | 7.96% | 10.00% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 70.76% | 7.58% | 9.67% | 9.18% |
| 2015 | 69.21% | 7.81% | 10.62% | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 69.70% | 7.74% | 10.34% | 9.36% |
| 2017 | 68.78% | 7.48% | 11.51% | 9.41% |
| 2018 | 70.57% | 7.22% | 9.83% | 9.61% |
| 2019 | 68.90% | 7.49% | 10.77% | 10.13% |
| 2020 | 66.98% | 7.20% | 10.41% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 65.82% | 7.32% | 11.21% | 10.41% |
Dance instructor/assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dance instructor/assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dance instructor/assistants have the lowest average salary at $40,999.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,478 |
| White | $41,531 |
| Black or African American | $40,999 |
| Asian | $42,771 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,713 |
Average dance instructor/assistant age
See how the average age of dance instructor/assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dance instructor/assistant 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 |
Dance instructor/assistant age breakdown
The average age of dance instructor/assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the dance instructor/assistant population.
Dance instructor/assistant age breakdown
| Dance Instructor/Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Dance instructor/assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for dance instructor/assistants is bachelor's degree, with 64% of dance instructor/assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Dance instructor/assistants by degree level
| Dance instructor/assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Dance instructor/assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,637 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,114 |
Dance instructor/assistant employment statistics
Most dance instructor/assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where dance instructor/assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dance instructor/assistants work.
Dance instructor/assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Dance instructor/assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the dance instructor/assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dance instructor/assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Dance instructor/assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 2% |
Dance instructor/assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for dance instructor/assistants are education, non profits and media.
Dance instructor/assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Media | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Dance instructor/assistant turnover and employment statistics
Dance instructor/assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dance instructor/assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dance instructor/assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dance instructor/assistant 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 dance instructor/assistant tenure
The average dance instructor/assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 885 dance instructor/assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Dance instructor/assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Dance instructor/assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dance instructor/assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Learning Support Teacher | 11.12% | 120,054 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Dance Instructor/Assistant | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar dance instructor/assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Learning Support Teacher | 11.12% | 120,054 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by dance instructor/assistants
The most common foreign language among dance instructor/assistants is Spanish at 53.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 53.1%
- French, 15.6%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- German, 3.1%
- Greek, 3.1%
- Other, 18.8%
Dance instructor/assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.1% |
| French | 15.6% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Greek | 3.1% |
| Other | 18.8% |
