Driver education instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Driver education instructor gender statistics
41.5% of driver education instructors are women and 58.5% of driver education instructors are men.
- Male, 58.5%
- Female, 41.5%
Driver education instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.5% |
| Female | 41.5% |
Driver education instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,406
Female income
$47,207
Driver education instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in driver education instructor positions over time. Currently, 41.5% of driver education instructors are female.
Driver education instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.00% | 43.00% |
| 2011 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2012 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2013 | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 2014 | 58.27% | 41.73% |
| 2015 | 56.06% | 43.94% |
| 2016 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2017 | 58.89% | 41.11% |
| 2018 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
| 2019 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2020 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2021 | 58.51% | 41.49% |
Driver education instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared driver education 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% |
| Driver Education Instructor | 59% | 41% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Driver education instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among driver education instructors is White, which makes up 64.7% of all driver education instructors. Comparatively, 13.7% of driver education instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of driver education instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Driver education instructor race
| Driver education instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Driver education instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how driver education instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Driver education instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.99% | 12.11% | 4.04% | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 68.03% | 12.25% | 4.39% | 12.48% |
| 2012 | 68.06% | 11.53% | 4.77% | 12.91% |
| 2013 | 67.40% | 11.30% | 4.68% | 13.35% |
| 2014 | 66.95% | 11.26% | 5.94% | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 68.01% | 10.71% | 5.46% | 12.60% |
| 2016 | 66.87% | 11.30% | 4.83% | 13.64% |
| 2017 | 66.42% | 10.92% | 5.58% | 13.78% |
| 2018 | 69.65% | 10.93% | 3.95% | 12.45% |
| 2019 | 70.50% | 10.33% | 3.66% | 12.63% |
| 2020 | 67.13% | 10.87% | 3.64% | 12.97% |
| 2021 | 64.68% | 11.27% | 4.50% | 13.71% |
Driver education instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian driver education instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american driver education instructors have the lowest average salary at $48,215.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,501 |
| White | $50,880 |
| Black or African American | $48,215 |
| Asian | $52,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,364 |
Average driver education instructor age
See how the average age of driver education instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Driver education 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 |
Driver education instructor age breakdown
The average age of driver education instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the driver education instructor population.
Driver education instructor age breakdown
| Driver Education Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Driver education instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for driver education instructors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of driver education instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Driver education instructors by degree level
| Driver education instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Driver education instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, driver education instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,829 annually. With a Master's degree, driver education instructors earn a median annual income of $56,706 compared to $51,330 for driver education instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,706 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,710 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,330 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,829 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,253 |
Driver education instructor employment statistics
Most driver education instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where driver education instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where driver education instructors work.
Driver education instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Driver education instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the driver education instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most driver education instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Driver education instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 14% |
Driver education instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for driver education instructors are education, government and non profits.
Driver education instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Government | 13% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Driver education instructor turnover and employment statistics
Driver education instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for driver education instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Driver education instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Driver education 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 driver education instructor tenure
The average driver education instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 650 driver education instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Driver education instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Driver education instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of driver education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Assistant | 6.04% | 62,239 |
| Writing Tutor | 9.25% | 16,653 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Driver Education Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 26,791 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar driver education instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Assistant | 6.04% | 62,239 |
| Writing Tutor | 9.25% | 16,653 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 26,791 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by driver education instructors
The most common foreign language among driver education instructors is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Armenian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- French, 15.4%
- Armenian, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
Driver education instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Armenian | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
