Educator demographics and statistics in the US
Educator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates educator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our educator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about educators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 93,735 educators currently employed in the United States.
- 71.1% of all educators are women, while 28.9% are men.
- The average educator age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of educators is White (69.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 9% of all educators are LGBT.
- Educators are 60% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Educator demographics by:
Educator gender statistics
71.1% of educators are women and 28.9% of educators are men.
- Female, 71.1%
- Male, 28.9%
Educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.1% |
| Male | 28.9% |
Educator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,715
Female income
$36,312
Educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in educator positions over time. Currently, 71.1% of educators are female.
Educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.91% | 70.09% |
| 2011 | 30.20% | 69.80% |
| 2012 | 30.55% | 69.45% |
| 2013 | 30.71% | 69.29% |
| 2014 | 30.27% | 69.73% |
| 2015 | 30.76% | 69.24% |
| 2016 | 30.79% | 69.21% |
| 2017 | 30.64% | 69.36% |
| 2018 | 31.19% | 68.81% |
| 2019 | 27.45% | 72.55% |
| 2020 | 28.22% | 71.78% |
| 2021 | 28.86% | 71.14% |
Educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared educators 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% |
| Educator | 29% | 71% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among educators is White, which makes up 69.1% of all educators. Comparatively, 12.8% of educators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of educators are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Educator race
| Educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Educator race and ethnicity over time
See how educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.92% | 10.28% | 2.47% | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 75.52% | 10.22% | 2.65% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 75.34% | 10.08% | 2.70% | 10.00% |
| 2013 | 74.81% | 10.11% | 2.90% | 10.21% |
| 2014 | 74.90% | 10.04% | 2.89% | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 74.64% | 9.71% | 3.03% | 10.63% |
| 2016 | 73.79% | 10.13% | 3.05% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 73.74% | 9.78% | 3.19% | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 73.52% | 9.69% | 3.19% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 72.63% | 10.00% | 3.37% | 11.90% |
| 2020 | 70.71% | 9.67% | 3.44% | 12.02% |
| 2021 | 69.14% | 9.96% | 3.68% | 12.78% |
Educator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american educators have the lowest average salary at $37,308.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,318 |
| White | $38,299 |
| Black or African American | $37,308 |
| Asian | $40,186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,531 |
Average educator age
See how the average age of educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Educator 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 |
Educator age breakdown
The average age of educators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the educator population.
Educator age breakdown
| Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Educator educational attainment
The most common degree for educators is bachelor's degree, with 65% of educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Educators by degree level
| Educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Educator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, educators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,658 annually. With a Doctorate degree, educators earn a median annual income of $52,180 compared to $42,063 for educators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,658 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,063 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,180 |
Educator employment statistics
Most educators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where educators work.
Educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Educator jobs by company type
Employees with the educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most educators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 11% |
Educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for educators are education, non profits and health care.
Educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Educator turnover and employment statistics
Educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Educator 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 educator tenure
The average educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39,318 educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of educators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 63,094 |
| Home Therapy Teacher | 7.55% | 102,412 |
| Educator | 8.89% | - |
| Industrial Arts Teacher | 11.94% | 61,375 |
Similar educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 63,094 |
| Home Therapy Teacher | 7.55% | 102,412 |
| Industrial Arts Teacher | 11.94% | 61,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by educators
The most common foreign language among educators is Spanish at 58.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and German is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 58.5%
- French, 11.9%
- German, 4.0%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Italian, 2.9%
- Other, 19.5%
Educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.5% |
| French | 11.9% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Italian | 2.9% |
| Other | 19.5% |
