Dental assisting instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental assisting instructor demographics by:
Dental assisting instructor gender statistics
87.1% of dental assisting instructors are women and 12.9% of dental assisting instructors are men.
- Female, 87.1%
- Male, 12.9%
Dental assisting instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.1% |
| Male | 12.9% |
Dental assisting instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,684
Female income
$42,833
Dental assisting instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental assisting instructor positions over time. Currently, 87.1% of dental assisting instructors are female.
Dental assisting instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.15% | 86.85% |
| 2011 | 13.39% | 86.61% |
| 2012 | 13.24% | 86.76% |
| 2013 | 13.04% | 86.96% |
| 2014 | 12.54% | 87.46% |
| 2015 | 12.91% | 87.09% |
| 2016 | 12.76% | 87.24% |
| 2017 | 13.03% | 86.97% |
| 2018 | 12.77% | 87.23% |
| 2019 | 12.58% | 87.42% |
| 2020 | 12.29% | 87.71% |
| 2021 | 12.87% | 87.13% |
Dental assisting instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental assisting 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% |
| Dental Assisting Instructor | 13% | 87% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Dental assisting instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental assisting instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all dental assisting instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of dental assisting instructors are Asian and 10.0% of dental assisting instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Dental assisting instructor race
| Dental assisting instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Dental assisting instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how dental assisting instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental assisting instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.84% | 7.18% | 9.23% | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 72.54% | 7.02% | 9.96% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 72.13% | 7.32% | 9.83% | 8.16% |
| 2013 | 71.27% | 7.68% | 10.12% | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 71.36% | 7.30% | 9.79% | 8.80% |
| 2015 | 69.81% | 7.53% | 10.73% | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 70.30% | 7.45% | 10.46% | 8.98% |
| 2017 | 69.38% | 7.20% | 11.62% | 9.03% |
| 2018 | 71.16% | 6.94% | 9.95% | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 69.49% | 7.21% | 10.89% | 9.75% |
| 2020 | 67.57% | 6.91% | 10.53% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 66.42% | 7.04% | 11.32% | 10.03% |
Dental assisting instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dental assisting instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dental assisting instructors have the lowest average salary at $43,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,450 |
| White | $44,507 |
| Black or African American | $43,931 |
| Asian | $45,851 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,705 |
Average dental assisting instructor age
See how the average age of dental assisting instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental assisting 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 |
Dental assisting instructor age breakdown
The average age of dental assisting instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the dental assisting instructor population.
Dental assisting instructor age breakdown
| Dental Assisting Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Dental assisting instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for dental assisting instructors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of dental assisting instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 21%
Dental assisting instructors by degree level
| Dental assisting instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 21% |
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Dental assisting instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,707 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,996 |
Dental assisting instructor employment statistics
Most dental assisting instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where dental assisting instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dental assisting instructors work.
Dental assisting instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Dental assisting instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the dental assisting instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dental assisting instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Dental assisting instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 6% |
Dental assisting instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for dental assisting instructors are education, government and health care.
Dental assisting instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Dental assisting instructor turnover and employment statistics
Dental assisting instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental assisting instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental assisting instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental assisting 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 dental assisting instructor tenure
The average dental assisting instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,085 dental assisting instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental assisting instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Dental assisting instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental assisting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Dental Assisting Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar dental assisting instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental assisting instructors
The most common foreign language among dental assisting instructors is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- Polish, 25.0%
- French, 9.4%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 12.5%
Dental assisting instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 12.5% |
