Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for environmental educators in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 4,325 environmental educators currently employed in the United States.
- 65.4% of all environmental educators are women, while 34.6% are men.
- The average age of an employed environmental educator is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of environmental educators is White (65.8%), followed by Asian (11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) and Black or African American (7.3%).
- In 2021, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 16% of all environmental educators are LGBT.
- Environmental educators are 44% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
Environmental Educator Statistics By Gender
65.4% of environmental educators are women and 34.6% of environmental educators are men.
- Female, 65.4%
- Male, 34.6%
Environmental Educators By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.4% |
| Male | 34.6% |
Gender Pay Gap For Environmental Educator
Women Earn 96¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Environmental Educator Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the environmental educator position over time.
Environmental Educator Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2011 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2012 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2013 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
| 2014 | 33.92% | 66.08% |
| 2015 | 34.68% | 65.32% |
| 2016 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2017 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2018 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2019 | 34.00% | 66.00% |
| 2020 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2021 | 34.59% | 65.41% |
Environmental Educator Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Environmental Educator | 35% | 65% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
Environmental Educator Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among environmental educators is White, which makes up 65.8% of all environmental educators. Comparatively, there are 11.2% of the Asian ethnicity and 10.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Environmental Educator Race
| Environmental Educator Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Environmental Educator Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among environmental educators.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Environmental Educator Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.20% | 7.48% | 9.11% | 8.57% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 7.33% | 9.84% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 71.49% | 7.62% | 9.71% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 70.62% | 7.98% | 9.99% | 8.82% |
| 2014 | 70.71% | 7.61% | 9.66% | 9.21% |
| 2015 | 69.16% | 7.83% | 10.61% | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 69.66% | 7.76% | 10.33% | 9.39% |
| 2017 | 68.73% | 7.51% | 11.50% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 70.52% | 7.24% | 9.82% | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 68.85% | 7.51% | 10.76% | 10.16% |
| 2020 | 66.93% | 7.22% | 10.40% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 65.77% | 7.34% | 11.20% | 10.44% |
Environmental Educator Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,542 |
| White | $40,588 |
| Black or African American | $40,102 |
| Asian | $41,725 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,745 |
Average Age of an Environmental Educator
We determined the average age of environmental educators based on ethnicity and gender.
Environmental Educator Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Environmental Educator Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of environmental educator employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of environmental educators is 40+ years old, which represents 67% of the population.
Environmental Educator Age
| Environmental Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Types of Environmental Educator Degree Levels
The most common degree for environmental educators is bachelor's degree 81% of environmental educators earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 10% and rounding it off is associate degree with 6%.
- Bachelors, 81%
- Masters, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Environmental Educators By Education
| Environmental Educator Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 81% |
| Masters | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Environmental Educator Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,572 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,200 |
Environmental Educator Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where environmental educators work. We found most environmental educators work for a education company. In addition, the industry that employs the most environmental educators is the education industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire environmental educators.
Environmental Educator Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
The Types Of Companies Environmental Educator Work In
Employees with the environmental educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental educators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Environmental Educator Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 21% |
Top Industries Hiring Environmental Educators
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ environmental educators. Those industries include education, non profits and government.
Environmental Educator Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Government | 11% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Environmental Educator Turnover And Employment Statistics
Environmental Educator Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of environmental educators changed.
- Unemployment rate
Environmental Educator Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Environmental Educator Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
The Average Number of Years That Environmental Educator Stay in a Job
By looking over 2,018 environmental educators resumes, we figured out that the average environmental educator enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 49%.
Environmental Educator Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Environmental Educators with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to environmental educators.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 5,923 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Environmental Educator | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Environmental Educator LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 5,923 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Environmental Educators
The most common foreign language among environmental educators is Spanish at 64.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 64.8%
- French, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- German, 3.0%
- Cantonese, 2.4%
- Other, 12.9%
Environmental Educator Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.8% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Cantonese | 2.4% |
| Other | 12.9% |
