Defensive driving instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Defensive driving instructor demographics by:
Defensive driving instructor gender statistics
24.6% of defensive driving instructors are women and 75.4% of defensive driving instructors are men.
- Male, 75.4%
- Female, 24.6%
Defensive driving instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.4% |
| Female | 24.6% |
Defensive driving instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,528
Female income
$48,539
Defensive driving instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in defensive driving instructor positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of defensive driving instructors are female.
Defensive driving instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2011 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2012 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
| 2013 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2014 | 75.19% | 24.81% |
| 2015 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2016 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2017 | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 2018 | 76.40% | 23.60% |
| 2019 | 75.30% | 24.70% |
| 2020 | 74.96% | 25.04% |
| 2021 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
Defensive driving instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared defensive driving instructors 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% |
| Defensive Driving Instructor | 75% | 25% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Defensive driving instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among defensive driving instructors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all defensive driving instructors. Comparatively, 15.3% of defensive driving instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of defensive driving instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Defensive driving instructor race
| Defensive driving instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Defensive driving instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how defensive driving instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Defensive driving instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.69% | 11.94% | 5.48% | 13.55% |
| 2011 | 64.73% | 12.09% | 5.82% | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 64.75% | 11.36% | 6.21% | 14.55% |
| 2013 | 64.09% | 11.13% | 6.12% | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 63.65% | 11.09% | 7.37% | 14.42% |
| 2015 | 64.70% | 10.54% | 6.90% | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 63.56% | 11.13% | 6.26% | 15.28% |
| 2017 | 63.11% | 10.75% | 7.02% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 66.34% | 10.76% | 5.38% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 67.19% | 10.16% | 5.09% | 14.27% |
| 2020 | 63.82% | 10.70% | 5.07% | 14.61% |
| 2021 | 61.38% | 11.10% | 5.94% | 15.35% |
Defensive driving instructor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,617 |
| White | $51,969 |
| Black or African American | $49,483 |
| Asian | $53,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,489 |
Average defensive driving instructor age
See how the average age of defensive driving instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Defensive driving instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Defensive driving instructor age breakdown
The average age of defensive driving instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the defensive driving instructor population.
Defensive driving instructor age breakdown
| Defensive Driving Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Defensive driving instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for defensive driving instructors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of defensive driving instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Defensive driving instructors by degree level
| Defensive driving instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Defensive driving instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,366 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,194 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,389 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,985 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,453 |
Defensive driving instructor employment statistics
Most defensive driving instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where defensive driving instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where defensive driving instructors work.
Defensive driving instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Defensive driving instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the defensive driving instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most defensive driving instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Defensive driving instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 9% |
Defensive driving instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for defensive driving instructors are education, manufacturing and professional.
Defensive driving instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Defensive driving instructor turnover and employment statistics
Defensive driving instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for defensive driving instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Defensive driving instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Defensive driving instructor 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 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average defensive driving instructor tenure
The average defensive driving instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 352 defensive driving instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Defensive driving instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Defensive driving instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of defensive driving 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Aide | 6.04% | 60,846 |
| Physics Tutor | 9.25% | 8,136 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Defensive Driving Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Medical Instructor | 12.94% | 80,589 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar defensive driving instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Aide | 6.04% | 60,846 |
| Physics Tutor | 9.25% | 8,136 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Medical Instructor | 12.94% | 80,589 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by defensive driving instructors
The most common foreign language among defensive driving instructors is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Thai, 12.5%
- French, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Other, 29.1%
Defensive driving instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Thai | 12.5% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Other | 29.1% |