Drama teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Drama teacher gender statistics
71.1% of drama teachers are women and 28.9% of drama teachers are men.
- Female, 71.1%
- Male, 28.9%
Drama teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.1% |
| Male | 28.9% |
Drama teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,289
Female income
$43,927
Drama teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drama teacher positions over time. Currently, 71.1% of drama teachers are female.
Drama teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.92% | 70.08% |
| 2011 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2012 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2013 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2014 | 30.29% | 69.71% |
| 2015 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2016 | 30.80% | 69.20% |
| 2017 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2018 | 31.21% | 68.79% |
| 2019 | 27.46% | 72.54% |
| 2020 | 28.24% | 71.76% |
| 2021 | 28.88% | 71.12% |
Drama teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared drama teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Drama Teacher | 29% | 71% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Drama teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drama teachers is White, which makes up 69.6% of all drama teachers. Comparatively, 12.6% of drama teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of drama teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Drama teacher race
| Drama teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Drama teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how drama teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drama teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.33% | 10.09% | 2.45% | 9.49% |
| 2011 | 75.93% | 10.03% | 2.63% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 75.76% | 9.89% | 2.68% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 75.22% | 9.92% | 2.87% | 10.01% |
| 2014 | 75.31% | 9.85% | 2.86% | 10.08% |
| 2015 | 75.05% | 9.52% | 3.01% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 74.20% | 9.94% | 3.02% | 10.84% |
| 2017 | 74.16% | 9.59% | 3.16% | 10.98% |
| 2018 | 73.93% | 9.50% | 3.17% | 11.22% |
| 2019 | 73.04% | 9.81% | 3.34% | 11.70% |
| 2020 | 71.13% | 9.48% | 3.42% | 11.83% |
| 2021 | 69.56% | 9.77% | 3.66% | 12.59% |
Drama teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drama teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drama teachers have the lowest average salary at $44,910.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,901 |
| White | $45,882 |
| Black or African American | $44,910 |
| Asian | $47,722 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,085 |
Average drama teacher age
See how the average age of drama teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drama teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Drama teacher age breakdown
The average age of drama teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the drama teacher population.
Drama teacher age breakdown
| Drama Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Drama teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for drama teachers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of drama teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 3%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Drama teachers by degree level
| Drama teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Drama teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drama teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,522 annually. With a Doctorate degree, drama teachers earn a median annual income of $59,080 compared to $49,536 for drama teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,522 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,536 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,080 |
Drama teacher employment statistics
Most drama teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where drama teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drama teachers work.
Drama teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Drama teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the drama teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drama teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Drama teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
Drama teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for drama teachers are education, government and non profits.
Drama teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Drama teacher turnover and employment statistics
Drama teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drama teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drama teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drama teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average drama teacher tenure
The average drama teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,352 drama teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drama teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Drama teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drama teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Teacher | 5.04% | 122,282 |
| Resource Program Teacher | 7.55% | 117,491 |
| Drama Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Chemistry Teacher | 11.94% | 66,677 |
Similar drama teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Teacher | 5.04% | 122,282 |
| Resource Program Teacher | 7.55% | 117,491 |
| Chemistry Teacher | 11.94% | 66,677 |
Foreign languages spoken by drama teachers
The most common foreign language among drama teachers is Spanish at 40.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.9% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 40.9%
- French, 18.9%
- German, 6.3%
- Italian, 5.5%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Other, 23.7%
Drama teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.9% |
| French | 18.9% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Italian | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Other | 23.7% |
