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English as a second language instructor demographics and statistics in the US

English as a second language instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates english as a second language instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our english as a second language instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about english as a second language instructors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 24,686 english as a second language instructors currently employed in the United States.
  • 64.8% of all english as a second language instructors are women, while 35.2% are men.
  • The average english as a second language instructor age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of english as a second language instructors is White (66.3%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%) and Black or African American (7.1%).
  • English as a second language instructors are most in-demand in Dearborn, MI.
  • The retail industry is the highest-paying for english as a second language instructors.
  • Santa Rosa, CA pays an annual average wage of $80,958, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women english as a second language instructors earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 16% of all english as a second language instructors are LGBT.
  • New Hampshire is the best state for english as a second language instructors to live.
  • English as a second language instructors are 77% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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English as a second language instructor demographics by:

English as a second language instructor gender statistics

64.8% of english as a second language instructors are women and 35.2% of english as a second language instructors are men.
  • Female, 64.8%
  • Male, 35.2%

English as a second language instructor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female64.8%
Male35.2%

English as a second language instructor gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$50,040
female-income
Female income
$48,602

English as a second language instructor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in english as a second language instructor positions over time. Currently, 64.8% of english as a second language instructors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

English as a second language instructor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201035.77%64.23%
201136.26%63.74%
201235.97%64.03%
201335.56%64.44%
201434.53%65.47%
201535.30%64.70%
201634.99%65.01%
201735.53%64.47%
201835.00%65.00%
201934.61%65.39%
202034.02%65.98%
202135.20%64.80%

English as a second language instructor related jobs gender ratio

We compared english as a second language 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 titleMaleFemale
Aesthetics Instructor8%92%
Cosmetology Instructor9%91%
Adjunct Nursing Faculty9%91%
English As A Second Language Instructor35%65%
Diesel Technology Instructor97%3%
Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration97%3%
Hvac/R Instructor97%3%

English as a second language instructor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among english as a second language instructors is White, which makes up 66.3% of all english as a second language instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of english as a second language instructors are Asian and 10.1% of english as a second language instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 66.3%
  • Asian, 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
  • Black or African American, 7.1%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

English as a second language instructor race

English as a second language instructor racePercentages
White66.3%
Asian11.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Black or African American7.1%
Unknown4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

English as a second language instructor race and ethnicity over time

See how english as a second language instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

English as a second language instructor race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201072.72%7.23%9.21%8.24%
201172.42%7.08%9.94%8.00%
201272.01%7.38%9.81%8.24%
201371.14%7.74%10.09%8.49%
201471.23%7.36%9.76%8.88%
201569.68%7.58%10.71%9.17%
201670.18%7.51%10.43%9.06%
201769.25%7.26%11.60%9.11%
201871.04%7.00%9.92%9.31%
201969.37%7.27%10.87%9.83%
202067.45%6.97%10.51%9.99%
202166.29%7.09%11.30%10.11%

English as a second language instructor wage gap by race

According to our data, asian english as a second language instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american english as a second language instructors have the lowest average salary at $49,457.
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$49,861
White$49,903
Black or African American$49,457
Asian$50,941
Hispanic or Latino$50,047

Average english as a second language instructor age

See how the average age of english as a second language instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

English as a second language instructor age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4945
Unknown44.544
Asian4141
Hispanic or Latino4341
White4846
American Indian and Alaska Native5448

English as a second language instructor age breakdown

The average age of english as a second language instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the english as a second language instructor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


English as a second language instructor age breakdown

English As A Second Language Instructor YearsPercentages
40+ years67%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years11%

English as a second language instructor educational attainment

The most common degree for english as a second language instructors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of english as a second language instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 66%
  • Master's, 23%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

English as a second language instructors by degree level

English as a second language instructor degreePercentages
Bachelor's66%
Master's23%
Associate5%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees4%

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English as a second language instructor wage gap by degree level

$59,000
$57,000
$55,000
$53,000
$51,000
$49,000
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$50,802
Doctorate Degree$58,462

English as a second language instructor employment statistics

Most english as a second language instructors work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where english as a second language instructors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where english as a second language instructors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

English as a second language instructor jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees22%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees15%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees6%

English as a second language instructor jobs by company type

Employees with the english as a second language instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most english as a second language instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

English as a second language instructor jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education77%
Public2%
Private14%
Government7%

English as a second language instructor jobs by industry

The most common industries for english as a second language instructors are education, professional and government.

Education

Professional

Government

Non Profits

Hospitality

English as a second language instructor industry statistics

English as a second language instructor turnover and employment statistics

English as a second language instructor unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for english as a second language instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

English as a second language instructor unemployment rate by year

YearEnglish as a second language instructor unemployment rate
20103.13%
20113.11%
20123.14%
20133.31%
20142.86%
20152.61%
20162.42%
20172.51%
20182.40%
20192.23%
20202.58%
20212.98%

Average english as a second language instructor tenure

The average english as a second language instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,007 english as a second language instructors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

English as a second language instructor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year27%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years5%
11+ years7%

English as a second language instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of english as a second language instructors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Teaching Instructor6.04%38,925
Sunday School Teacher9.52%80,236
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
General Education Teacher11.12%101,124
Library Technician13.69%24,941
English As A Second Language Instructor15.52%-
Instructional Designer Internship16.25%94,366

Similar english as a second language instructor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Teaching Instructor6.04%38,925
Sunday School Teacher9.52%80,236
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
General Education Teacher11.12%101,124
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Instructional Designer Internship16.25%94,366

Foreign languages spoken by english as a second language instructors

The most common foreign language among english as a second language instructors is Spanish at 47.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
  • Spanish, 47.3%
  • French, 13.0%
  • Portuguese, 6.2%
  • German, 4.8%
  • Arabic, 4.5%
  • Other, 24.2%

English as a second language instructor languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish47.3%
French13.0%
Portuguese6.2%
German4.8%
Arabic4.5%
Other24.2%

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English as a second language instructor location demographics

Where do english as a second language instructors earn the most?

English as a second language instructors earn the most in California, where the average english as a second language instructor salary is $79,045. The map here shows where english as a second language instructors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most English As A Second Language Instructors?

By looking through more than 2,007 resumes, we found that the most popular places for english as a second language instructors are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of English As A Second Language Instructors

English as a second language instructor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,126$79,045
2Florida2,485$43,784
3Texas1,858$43,401
4Maryland1,571$57,778
5Massachusetts1,186$54,906
6New York1,168$60,606
7Virginia1,117$45,678
8North Carolina1,108$46,939
9Illinois1,082$47,829
10Georgia1,054$45,475
11New Jersey973$54,245
12Colorado789$47,677
13Michigan775$58,646
14Pennsylvania756$46,703
15Ohio701$42,554
16South Carolina643$42,648
17Washington618$54,988
18Arizona509$45,701
19Connecticut477$71,186
20Oregon469$48,142
21Minnesota455$44,530
22Wisconsin404$55,017
23Indiana389$31,587
24Missouri380$47,489
25Tennessee375$49,090
26New Hampshire362$67,841
27Iowa343$45,187
28Kentucky299$47,791
29Louisiana290$52,792
30Kansas287$47,953
31West Virginia272$48,771
32Alabama267$45,185
33New Mexico234$40,686
34Montana226$58,158
35Nevada211$67,170
36Oklahoma182$35,384
37Nebraska181$51,742
38Vermont173$61,411
39Utah168$62,395
40District of Columbia161$66,727
41Mississippi159$49,551
42Delaware150$63,919
43Maine127$55,302
44Rhode Island124$67,780
45Idaho119$34,345
46Hawaii115$57,193
47Arkansas108$49,976
48Alaska82$53,143
49South Dakota80$55,838
50North Dakota77$60,160
51Wyoming77$45,191

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