Esol instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Esol instructor gender statistics
69.4% of esol instructors are women and 30.6% of esol instructors are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Esol instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Esol instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,700
Female income
$59,856
Esol instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in esol instructor positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of esol instructors are female.
Esol instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.31% | 70.69% |
| 2011 | 28.85% | 71.15% |
| 2012 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2013 | 30.29% | 69.71% |
| 2014 | 30.40% | 69.60% |
| 2015 | 28.52% | 71.48% |
| 2016 | 30.53% | 69.47% |
| 2017 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2018 | 31.82% | 68.18% |
| 2019 | 30.53% | 69.47% |
| 2020 | 30.15% | 69.85% |
| 2021 | 30.61% | 69.39% |
Esol instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared esol instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Esol Instructor | 31% | 69% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Esol instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among esol instructors is White, which makes up 60.1% of all esol instructors. Comparatively, 14.8% of esol instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of esol instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Esol instructor race
| Esol instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Esol instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how esol instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Esol instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.36% | 12.81% | 6.54% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 63.40% | 12.96% | 6.88% | 13.55% |
| 2012 | 63.43% | 12.23% | 7.27% | 13.98% |
| 2013 | 62.77% | 12.00% | 7.17% | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 62.32% | 11.97% | 8.43% | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 63.38% | 11.41% | 7.96% | 13.67% |
| 2016 | 62.24% | 12.00% | 7.32% | 14.71% |
| 2017 | 61.79% | 11.63% | 8.08% | 14.85% |
| 2018 | 65.01% | 11.63% | 6.44% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 65.86% | 11.04% | 6.15% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 62.49% | 11.58% | 6.13% | 14.04% |
| 2021 | 60.05% | 11.97% | 6.99% | 14.78% |
Esol instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian esol instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american esol instructors have the lowest average salary at $60,754.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,784 |
| White | $63,113 |
| Black or African American | $60,754 |
| Asian | $64,235 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,667 |
Average esol instructor age
See how the average age of esol instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Esol instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Esol instructor age breakdown
The average age of esol instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the esol instructor population.
Esol instructor age breakdown
| Esol Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Esol instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for esol instructors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of esol instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Esol instructors by degree level
| Esol instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Esol instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, esol instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $73,347 annually. With a Master's degree, esol instructors earn a median annual income of $68,166 compared to $63,521 for esol instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,166 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,603 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,521 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,347 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,688 |
Esol instructor employment statistics
Most esol instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where esol instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where esol instructors work.
Esol instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Esol instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the esol instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most esol instructors prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Esol instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 15% |
Esol instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for esol instructors are education, government and non profits.
Esol instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Government | 12% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Esol instructor turnover and employment statistics
Esol instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for esol instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Esol instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Esol instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average esol instructor tenure
The average esol instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 673 esol instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Esol instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Esol instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of esol instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education Technician | 6.04% | 34,987 |
| Computing Tutor | 9.25% | 8,002 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Esol Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar esol instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Education Technician | 6.04% | 34,987 |
| Computing Tutor | 9.25% | 8,002 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by esol instructors
The most common foreign language among esol instructors is Spanish at 43.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.4%.
- Spanish, 43.3%
- French, 11.7%
- Portuguese, 6.4%
- Mandarin, 5.8%
- Italian, 5.3%
- Other, 27.5%
Esol instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.8% |
| Italian | 5.3% |
| Other | 27.5% |