Post job

English teaching assistant demographics and statistics in the US

English teaching assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates english teaching assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our english teaching assistant 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 teaching assistants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 3,793 english teaching assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 67.5% of all english teaching assistants are women, while 32.5% are men.
  • The average english teaching assistant age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of english teaching assistants is White (58.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.3%), Black or African American (9.2%) and Asian (8.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all english teaching assistants are LGBT.
  • English teaching assistants are 82% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
On this page
English teaching assistant demographics by:

English teaching assistant gender statistics

67.5% of english teaching assistants are women and 32.5% of english teaching assistants are men.
  • Female, 67.5%
  • Male, 32.5%

English teaching assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female67.5%
Male32.5%

English teaching assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$41,179
female-income
Female income
$37,186

English teaching assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in english teaching assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.5% of english teaching assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

English teaching assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201016.84%83.16%
201118.66%81.34%
201218.47%81.53%
201320.10%79.90%
201422.87%77.13%
201523.24%76.76%
201624.95%75.05%
201721.99%78.01%
201830.45%69.55%
201931.92%68.08%
202031.98%68.02%
202132.48%67.52%

English teaching assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared english teaching assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Lead Toddler Teacher4%96%
Infant Teacher5%95%
Kindergarten Aide6%94%
English Teaching Assistant32%68%
Certified Performance Technologist79%21%
Torque Tester84%16%
Agriculture Consultant84%16%

English teaching assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among english teaching assistants is White, which makes up 58.5% of all english teaching assistants. Comparatively, 17.3% of english teaching assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of english teaching assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 58.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
  • Black or African American, 9.2%
  • Asian, 8.8%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%

English teaching assistant race

English teaching assistant racePercentages
White58.5%
Hispanic or Latino17.3%
Black or African American9.2%
Asian8.8%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.5%

English teaching assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how english teaching assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

English teaching assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201066.01%10.28%5.48%14.83%
201164.41%11.54%5.48%14.76%
201264.39%10.95%5.51%15.45%
201366.18%10.63%5.54%13.97%
201464.19%10.80%6.03%15.18%
201563.99%10.51%6.05%15.84%
201663.47%10.04%6.12%16.01%
201763.46%9.97%6.50%16.16%
201861.71%9.56%8.37%16.45%
201962.40%8.72%8.47%16.38%
202059.73%8.97%8.86%16.71%
202158.49%9.23%8.75%17.35%

English teaching assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian english teaching assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White english teaching assistants have the lowest average salary at $39,077.
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$40,343
White$39,077
Black or African American$42,253
Asian$43,146
Hispanic or Latino$41,199

Average english teaching assistant age

See how the average age of english teaching assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

English teaching assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American39.546
Unknown3144
Asian3045
Hispanic or Latino3340
White3449
American Indian and Alaska Native31.542

English teaching assistant age breakdown

The average age of english teaching assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the english teaching assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


English teaching assistant age breakdown

English Teaching Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years62%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years18%

English teaching assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for english teaching assistants is bachelor's degree, with 81% of english teaching assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 3%.
  • Bachelor's, 81%
  • Master's, 11%
  • Associate, 3%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

English teaching assistants by degree level

English teaching assistant degreePercentages
Bachelor's81%
Master's11%
Associate3%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

English teaching assistant jobs you might like

English teaching assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, english teaching assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $44,558 annually. With a Master's degree, english teaching assistants earn a median annual income of $43,257 compared to $38,788 for english teaching assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
$39,000
$37,000
$35,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$43,257
High School Diploma or Less$36,731
Bachelor's Degree$38,788
Doctorate Degree$44,558
Some College/ Associate Degree$37,364

English teaching assistant employment statistics

Most english teaching assistants work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where english teaching assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where english teaching assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

English teaching assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees35%
> 10,000 employees9%

English teaching assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the english teaching assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most english teaching assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

English teaching assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education82%
Public1%
Private12%
Government5%

English teaching assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for english teaching assistants are education, government and non profits.

Education

Government

Non Profits

Manufacturing

Start-up

English teaching assistant turnover and employment statistics

English teaching assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for english teaching assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

English teaching assistant unemployment rate by year

YearEnglish teaching assistant unemployment rate
20106.72%
20116.98%
20126.55%
20135.97%
20145.07%
20154.04%
20163.88%
20173.84%
20183.51%
20193.20%
20205.05%
20215.11%

Average english teaching assistant tenure

The average english teaching assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,151 english teaching assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

English teaching assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year62%
1-2 years26%
3-4 years5%
5-7 years4%
8-10 years1%
11+ years1%

English teaching assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of english teaching assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
English Teaching Assistant6.14%-
Student Teacher9.52%79,071
Audio Visual Secretary10.75%10,607
Early Childhood Special Educator11.12%62,487
Computer Instructor12.94%37,876
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Farm Business Management Agent16.25%134,484

Similar english teaching assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Student Teacher9.52%79,071
Audio Visual Secretary10.75%10,607
Early Childhood Special Educator11.12%62,487
Computer Instructor12.94%37,876
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Farm Business Management Agent16.25%134,484

Foreign languages spoken by english teaching assistants

The most common foreign language among english teaching assistants is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 26.9% and German is the third-most popular at 9.6%.
  • Spanish, 28.6%
  • French, 26.9%
  • German, 9.6%
  • Chinese, 5.4%
  • Mandarin, 4.7%
  • Other, 24.8%

English teaching assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish28.6%
French26.9%
German9.6%
Chinese5.4%
Mandarin4.7%
Other24.8%

English teaching assistant jobs

English teaching assistant location demographics

Where do english teaching assistants earn the most?

English teaching assistants earn the most in Connecticut, where the average english teaching assistant salary is $39,426. The map here shows where english teaching assistants 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 Teaching Assistants?

By looking through more than 2,151 resumes, we found that the most popular places for english teaching assistants are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of English Teaching Assistants

English teaching assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1New York356$33,313
2Texas281$24,894
3Pennsylvania223$31,935
4California214$28,803
5Illinois203$30,773
6New Jersey141$35,728
7Florida130$23,029
8Colorado115$31,405
9Arizona102$25,508
10Massachusetts92$35,292
11Virginia91$27,097
12North Carolina89$24,439
13Indiana84$33,508
14Ohio84$30,604
15Michigan78$32,350
16Washington70$31,746
17Minnesota69$30,152
18Maryland66$29,496
19Missouri63$26,693
20Alaska53$33,173
21Georgia53$24,705
22Tennessee52$23,293
23Oklahoma43$23,701
24South Carolina43$23,504
25Kansas42$26,288
26Alabama39$22,756
27New Mexico36$28,096
28Wisconsin35$31,281
29Iowa35$24,683
30Kentucky34$24,965
31Connecticut29$39,426
32Nebraska29$29,368
33Nevada27$27,796
34District of Columbia25$34,505
35Louisiana23$22,470
36Delaware22$29,541
37Utah20$25,887
38Oregon19$28,853
39Mississippi18$24,375
40West Virginia17$26,501
41Idaho17$28,274
42Montana14$27,352
43Arkansas13$24,522
44Rhode Island12$32,635
45Wyoming10$25,039
46New Hampshire6$33,820
47South Dakota6$27,611
48Vermont5$32,495
49Hawaii5$29,477
50Maine3$29,737
51North Dakota2$32,561

English teaching assistant demographics FAQs

Search for english teaching assistant jobs

Browse education, training, and library jobs