Economics instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Economics instructor gender statistics
36.9% of economics instructors are women and 63.1% of economics instructors are men.
- Male, 63.1%
- Female, 36.9%
Economics instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.1% |
| Female | 36.9% |
Economics instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,442
Female income
$55,670
Economics instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in economics instructor positions over time. Currently, 36.9% of economics instructors are female.
Economics instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.66% | 36.34% |
| 2011 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2012 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2013 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2016 | 62.86% | 37.14% |
| 2017 | 63.41% | 36.59% |
| 2018 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2019 | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 2020 | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 2021 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
Economics instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared economics 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% |
| Economics Instructor | 63% | 37% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Economics instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among economics instructors is White, which makes up 65.2% of all economics instructors. Comparatively, 12.6% of economics instructors are Asian and 10.0% of economics instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.2%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Economics instructor race
| Economics instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Economics instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how economics instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Economics instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 7.16% | 10.47% | 8.14% |
| 2011 | 71.34% | 7.01% | 11.20% | 7.90% |
| 2012 | 70.93% | 7.30% | 11.07% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 70.07% | 7.66% | 11.36% | 8.39% |
| 2014 | 70.16% | 7.28% | 11.03% | 8.78% |
| 2015 | 68.60% | 7.51% | 11.97% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 69.10% | 7.44% | 11.70% | 8.96% |
| 2017 | 68.18% | 7.18% | 12.87% | 9.01% |
| 2018 | 69.96% | 6.92% | 11.19% | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 68.29% | 7.19% | 12.13% | 9.73% |
| 2020 | 66.37% | 6.90% | 11.77% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 65.22% | 7.02% | 12.57% | 10.01% |
Economics instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian economics instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american economics instructors have the lowest average salary at $56,727.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,228 |
| White | $57,278 |
| Black or African American | $56,727 |
| Asian | $58,566 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,429 |
Average economics instructor age
See how the average age of economics instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Economics 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 |
Economics instructor age breakdown
The average age of economics instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the economics instructor population.
Economics instructor age breakdown
| Economics Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Economics instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for economics instructors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of economics instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 40% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 40%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Economics instructors by degree level
| Economics instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 40% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Economics instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,292 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,872 |
Economics instructor employment statistics
Most economics instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where economics instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where economics instructors work.
Economics instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Economics instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the economics instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most economics instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Economics instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 91% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
Economics instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for economics instructors are education, manufacturing and government.
Economics instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Economics instructor turnover and employment statistics
Economics instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for economics instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economics instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Economics 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 economics instructor tenure
The average economics instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 377 economics instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Economics instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Economics instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of economics 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 Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Economics Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar economics instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by economics instructors
The most common foreign language among economics instructors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 11.4%
- Mandarin, 8.6%
- Cantonese, 5.7%
- Russian, 5.7%
- Other, 25.7%
Economics instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Mandarin | 8.6% |
| Cantonese | 5.7% |
| Russian | 5.7% |
| Other | 25.7% |
