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

English as a second language teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates english as a second language teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our english as a second language teacher 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 teachers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 32,000 english as a second language teachers currently employed in the United States.
  • 73.0% of all english as a second language teachers are women, while 27.0% are men.
  • The average english as a second language teacher age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of english as a second language teachers is White (66.5%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) and Black or African American (7.0%).
  • In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
  • 16% of all english as a second language teachers are LGBT.
  • English as a second language teachers are 76% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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English as a second language teacher gender statistics

73.0% of english as a second language teachers are women and 27.0% of english as a second language teachers are men.
  • Female, 73.0%
  • Male, 27.0%

English as a second language teacher gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female73.0%
Male27.0%

English as a second language teacher gender pay gap

Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$53,065
female-income
Female income
$51,814

English as a second language teacher gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in english as a second language teacher positions over time. Currently, 73.0% of english as a second language teachers 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 teacher gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201027.50%72.50%
201127.92%72.08%
201227.66%72.34%
201327.31%72.69%
201426.42%73.58%
201527.08%72.92%
201626.82%73.18%
201727.29%72.71%
201826.83%73.17%
201926.49%73.51%
202025.98%74.02%
202127.00%73.00%

English as a second language teacher related jobs gender ratio

We compared english as a second language teachers 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 Teacher27%73%
Diesel Technology Instructor97%3%
Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration97%3%
Hvac/R Instructor97%3%

English as a second language teacher demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among english as a second language teachers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all english as a second language teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of english as a second language teachers are Asian and 10.0% of english as a second language teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 66.5%
  • Asian, 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
  • Black or African American, 7.0%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

English as a second language teacher race

English as a second language teacher racePercentages
White66.5%
Asian11.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.0%
Black or African American7.0%
Unknown4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

English as a second language teacher race and ethnicity over time

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

English as a second language teacher race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201072.95%7.13%9.25%8.10%
201172.64%6.97%9.98%7.85%
201272.23%7.27%9.85%8.10%
201371.37%7.63%10.14%8.35%
201471.46%7.25%9.81%8.73%
201569.91%7.48%10.75%9.03%
201670.40%7.41%10.48%8.92%
201769.48%7.15%11.64%8.97%
201871.26%6.89%9.97%9.16%
201969.60%7.16%10.91%9.69%
202067.67%6.86%10.55%9.85%
202166.52%6.99%11.34%9.97%

English as a second language teacher wage gap by race

According to our data, asian english as a second language teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american english as a second language teachers have the lowest average salary at $52,559.
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$52,910
White$52,947
Black or African American$52,559
Asian$53,847
Hispanic or Latino$53,071

Average english as a second language teacher age

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

English as a second language teacher 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 teacher age breakdown

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

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


English as a second language teacher age breakdown

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

English as a second language teacher educational attainment

The most common degree for english as a second language teachers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of english as a second language teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 70%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 4%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

English as a second language teachers by degree level

English as a second language teacher degreePercentages
Bachelor's70%
Master's20%
Associate4%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees4%

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English as a second language teacher wage gap by degree level

$62,000
$60,000
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$53,726
Doctorate Degree$60,274

English as a second language teacher employment statistics

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

Company size where english as a second language teachers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where english as a second language teachers 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 teacher jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees30%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees16%
> 10,000 employees6%

English as a second language teacher jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

English as a second language teacher jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education76%
Public1%
Private17%
Government6%

English as a second language teacher jobs by industry

The most common industries for english as a second language teachers are education, non profits and professional.

Education

Government

Non Profits

Professional

Health Care

English as a second language teacher industry statistics

English as a second language teacher turnover and employment statistics

English as a second language teacher unemployment rate over time

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

English as a second language teacher unemployment rate by year

YearEnglish as a second language teacher 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 teacher tenure

The average english as a second language teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,141 english as a second language teachers 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 teacher tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year29%
1-2 years40%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years4%
11+ years7%

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

Review the percent of english as a second language teachers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Graduate Internship6.04%48,962
Integrated Program Teacher9.52%127,379
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
General Education Teacher11.12%101,124
Library Technician13.69%24,941
English As A Second Language Teacher15.52%-
Curriculum Developer16.25%73,274

Similar english as a second language teacher jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Graduate Internship6.04%48,962
Integrated Program Teacher9.52%127,379
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
General Education Teacher11.12%101,124
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Curriculum Developer16.25%73,274

Foreign languages spoken by english as a second language teachers

The most common foreign language among english as a second language teachers is Spanish at 47.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
  • Spanish, 47.3%
  • French, 11.5%
  • Portuguese, 6.5%
  • German, 5.4%
  • Japanese, 4.2%
  • Other, 25.1%

English as a second language teacher languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish47.3%
French11.5%
Portuguese6.5%
German5.4%
Japanese4.2%
Other25.1%

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English as a second language teacher location demographics

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

English as a second language teachers earn the most in Connecticut, where the average english as a second language teacher salary is $74,371. The map here shows where english as a second language teachers 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 Teachers?

By looking through more than 3,141 resumes, we found that the most popular places for english as a second language teachers are New York, NY and Boston, MA.
Number of English As A Second Language Teachers

English as a second language teacher jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,132$72,255
2Florida2,951$48,687
3Texas2,495$46,309
4Illinois1,877$50,501
5Maryland1,850$61,577
6Massachusetts1,532$56,904
7New Jersey1,459$57,203
8New York1,427$68,926
9North Carolina1,215$48,173
10Pennsylvania1,183$49,355
11Virginia1,136$49,066
12Georgia1,021$49,738
13Michigan963$61,852
14Ohio952$45,027
15Colorado873$49,115
16Nevada813$67,160
17Indiana769$33,389
18Minnesota768$46,887
19Washington754$47,604
20South Carolina620$46,689
21Missouri618$49,947
22Arizona525$46,248
23Wisconsin513$58,090
24Connecticut511$74,371
25New Hampshire496$70,005
26Tennessee491$52,424
27Oregon410$48,356
28Kansas407$50,269
29Iowa407$47,459
30Oklahoma369$37,247
31New Mexico343$42,035
32Louisiana327$57,737
33Kentucky283$50,803
34Alabama275$49,208
35Nebraska258$54,225
36Montana253$59,287
37West Virginia235$51,801
38District of Columbia214$71,201
39Arkansas202$53,075
40Vermont181$62,909
41Delaware174$67,772
42Mississippi167$53,864
43Utah157$63,221
44Idaho155$34,626
45Rhode Island131$70,416
46Maine126$56,504
47Hawaii75$61,346
48Wyoming62$46,533
49North Dakota60$62,821
50South Dakota58$58,354
51Alaska48$56,618

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