Early childhood education instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Early childhood education instructor gender statistics
94.2% of early childhood education instructors are women and 5.8% of early childhood education instructors are men.
- Female, 94.2%
- Male, 5.8%
Early childhood education instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.2% |
| Male | 5.8% |
Early childhood education instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,084
Female income
$40,218
Early childhood education instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in early childhood education instructor positions over time. Currently, 94.2% of early childhood education instructors are female.
Early childhood education instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.44% | 94.56% |
| 2011 | 5.33% | 94.67% |
| 2012 | 5.88% | 94.12% |
| 2013 | 5.69% | 94.31% |
| 2014 | 5.72% | 94.28% |
| 2015 | 5.25% | 94.75% |
| 2016 | 5.75% | 94.25% |
| 2017 | 5.86% | 94.14% |
| 2018 | 6.08% | 93.92% |
| 2019 | 5.75% | 94.25% |
| 2020 | 5.65% | 94.35% |
| 2021 | 5.77% | 94.23% |
Early childhood education instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared early childhood 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% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Early childhood education instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among early childhood education instructors is White, which makes up 60.9% of all early childhood education instructors. Comparatively, 14.8% of early childhood education instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of early childhood education instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Early childhood education instructor race
| Early childhood education instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Early childhood education instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how early childhood education instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Early childhood education instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.24% | 12.86% | 5.55% | 13.05% |
| 2011 | 64.28% | 13.01% | 5.89% | 13.61% |
| 2012 | 64.31% | 12.28% | 6.28% | 14.04% |
| 2013 | 63.65% | 12.05% | 6.19% | 14.48% |
| 2014 | 63.20% | 12.01% | 7.44% | 13.92% |
| 2015 | 64.26% | 11.46% | 6.97% | 13.73% |
| 2016 | 63.12% | 12.05% | 6.33% | 14.77% |
| 2017 | 62.67% | 11.67% | 7.09% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 65.89% | 11.68% | 5.45% | 13.58% |
| 2019 | 66.74% | 11.08% | 5.16% | 13.76% |
| 2020 | 63.37% | 11.62% | 5.14% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 60.93% | 12.02% | 6.01% | 14.84% |
Early childhood education instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian early childhood education instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american early childhood education instructors have the lowest average salary at $40,807.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,139 |
| White | $42,354 |
| Black or African American | $40,807 |
| Asian | $43,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,063 |
Average early childhood education instructor age
See how the average age of early childhood education instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Early childhood 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 |
Early childhood education instructor age breakdown
The average age of early childhood education instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the early childhood education instructor population.
Early childhood education instructor age breakdown
| Early Childhood Education Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Early childhood education instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for early childhood education instructors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of early childhood education instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Early childhood education instructors by degree level
| Early childhood education instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Early childhood education instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, early childhood education instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $49,055 annually. With a Master's degree, early childhood education instructors earn a median annual income of $45,666 compared to $42,622 for early childhood education instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,666 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,738 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,622 |
| Doctorate Degree | $49,055 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,420 |
Early childhood education instructor employment statistics
Most early childhood education instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where early childhood education instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where early childhood education instructors work.
Early childhood education instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Early childhood education instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the early childhood education instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most early childhood education instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Early childhood education instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
Early childhood education instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for early childhood education instructors are education, government and non profits.
Early childhood education instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Early childhood education instructor turnover and employment statistics
Early childhood education instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for early childhood education instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Early childhood education instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Early childhood 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 early childhood education instructor tenure
The average early childhood education instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 345 early childhood education instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Early childhood education instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Early childhood education instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of early childhood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Daycare Teacher | 6.04% | 80,847 |
| Children's Tutor | 9.25% | 16,336 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Adjunct Professor | 12.94% | 22,488 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar early childhood education instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Daycare Teacher | 6.04% | 80,847 |
| Children's Tutor | 9.25% | 16,336 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Adjunct Professor | 12.94% | 22,488 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by early childhood education instructors
The most common foreign language among early childhood education instructors is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Dakota, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
Early childhood education instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Dakota | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
