Education minister demographics and statistics in the US
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Education minister gender statistics
21.1% of education ministers are women and 78.9% of education ministers are men.
- Male, 78.9%
- Female, 21.1%
Education minister gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.9% |
| Female | 21.1% |
Education minister gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,004
Female income
$41,760
Education minister gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in education minister positions over time. Currently, 21.1% of education ministers are female.
Education minister gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| 2011 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2012 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2013 | 79.99% | 20.01% |
| 2014 | 78.30% | 21.70% |
| 2015 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2016 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2017 | 80.27% | 19.73% |
| 2018 | 79.91% | 20.09% |
| 2019 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2020 | 79.55% | 20.45% |
| 2021 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
Education minister related jobs gender ratio
We compared education ministers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Education Minister | 79% | 21% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Education minister demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among education ministers is White, which makes up 75.8% of all education ministers. Comparatively, 10.3% of education ministers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of education ministers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Education minister race
| Education minister race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Education minister race and ethnicity over time
See how education minister racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Education minister race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.13% | 6.48% | 3.29% | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 80.95% | 6.97% | 3.36% | 7.02% |
| 2012 | 82.13% | 5.44% | 3.33% | 8.48% |
| 2013 | 78.85% | 7.31% | 3.31% | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 78.81% | 8.17% | 2.46% | 8.57% |
| 2015 | 77.70% | 7.98% | 2.22% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 77.82% | 6.74% | 3.41% | 9.28% |
| 2017 | 77.70% | 7.60% | 3.77% | 9.21% |
| 2018 | 75.08% | 8.25% | 3.95% | 9.96% |
| 2019 | 77.92% | 6.58% | 4.01% | 9.22% |
| 2020 | 75.97% | 7.49% | 2.33% | 10.61% |
| 2021 | 75.83% | 7.19% | 2.76% | 10.33% |
Education minister wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american education ministers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian education ministers have the lowest average salary at $42,917.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,100 |
| White | $45,384 |
| Black or African American | $49,585 |
| Asian | $42,917 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,307 |
Average education minister age
See how the average age of education ministers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Education minister age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Education minister age breakdown
The average age of education ministers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the education minister population.
Education minister age breakdown
| Education Minister Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Education minister educational attainment
The most common degree for education ministers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of education ministers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 36%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Education ministers by degree level
| Education minister degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Education minister wage gap by degree level
According to the data, education ministers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,611 annually. With a Associate degree, education ministers earn a median annual income of $44,884 compared to $44,734 for education ministers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,734 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,884 |
Education minister employment statistics
Company size where education ministers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where education ministers work.
Education minister jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 3% |
Education minister turnover and employment statistics
Education minister unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for education ministers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education minister unemployment rate by year
| Year | Education minister unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average education minister tenure
The average education minister stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 education ministers resumes in Zippia's database.
Education minister tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Education minister LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of education ministers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Coordinator | 8.30% | 34,679 |
| Pastoral Worker | 10.45% | 19,335 |
| Service Aide | 13.09% | 50,229 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Education Minister | 17.23% | - |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Pastor | 20.25% | 494 |
Similar education minister jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Coordinator | 8.30% | 34,679 |
| Pastoral Worker | 10.45% | 19,335 |
| Service Aide | 13.09% | 50,229 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Pastor | 20.25% | 494 |
Foreign languages spoken by education ministers
The most common foreign language among education ministers is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Greek, 20.0%
- Turkish, 10.0%
- Hebrew, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Education minister languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Greek | 20.0% |
| Turkish | 10.0% |
| Hebrew | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
