Extension educator demographics and statistics in the US
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Extension educator gender statistics
70.7% of extension educators are women and 29.3% of extension educators are men.
- Female, 70.7%
- Male, 29.3%
Extension educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.7% |
| Male | 29.3% |
Extension educator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,280
Female income
$39,887
Extension educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in extension educator positions over time. Currently, 70.7% of extension educators are female.
Extension educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2011 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2012 | 35.40% | 64.60% |
| 2013 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
| 2014 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2015 | 35.85% | 64.15% |
| 2016 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2017 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2018 | 32.60% | 67.40% |
| 2019 | 29.02% | 70.98% |
| 2020 | 30.03% | 69.97% |
| 2021 | 29.28% | 70.72% |
Extension educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared extension educators 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Extension Educator | 29% | 71% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Extension educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among extension educators is White, which makes up 67.6% of all extension educators. Comparatively, 13.0% of extension educators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of extension educators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Extension educator race
| Extension educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Extension educator race and ethnicity over time
See how extension educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Extension educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.70% | 7.82% | 5.84% | 9.13% |
| 2011 | 75.21% | 8.27% | 6.06% | 7.44% |
| 2012 | 75.57% | 8.43% | 5.40% | 7.86% |
| 2013 | 73.59% | 9.42% | 6.11% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 72.45% | 8.94% | 5.43% | 9.58% |
| 2015 | 70.67% | 9.72% | 7.02% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 74.38% | 7.32% | 5.93% | 9.75% |
| 2017 | 70.80% | 8.94% | 6.26% | 11.19% |
| 2018 | 71.30% | 8.41% | 5.67% | 10.39% |
| 2019 | 70.89% | 7.75% | 6.88% | 11.69% |
| 2020 | 67.64% | 8.15% | 7.55% | 10.93% |
| 2021 | 67.63% | 7.65% | 6.96% | 13.00% |
Extension educator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown extension educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian extension educators have the lowest average salary at $39,795.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,835 |
| White | $41,566 |
| Black or African American | $41,356 |
| Asian | $39,795 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,906 |
Average extension educator age
See how the average age of extension educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Extension educator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 30 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 43 |
Extension educator age breakdown
The average age of extension educators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the extension educator population.
Extension educator age breakdown
| Extension Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Extension educator educational attainment
The most common degree for extension educators is bachelor's degree, with 63% of extension educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Extension educators by degree level
| Extension educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Extension educator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, extension educators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,863 annually. With a Master's degree, extension educators earn a median annual income of $52,295 compared to $43,288 for extension educators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,295 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,288 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,863 |
Extension educator employment statistics
Most extension educators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where extension educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where extension educators work.
Extension educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Extension educator jobs by company type
Employees with the extension educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most extension educators prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Extension educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 18% |
Extension educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for extension educators are education, government and non profits.
Extension educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Government | 16% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Extension educator turnover and employment statistics
Extension educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for extension educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Extension educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Extension educator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 2.60% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 3.24% |
Average extension educator tenure
The average extension educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 extension educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Extension educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Extension educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of extension educators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Aide | 6.04% | 95,429 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| English Volunteer Teacher | 12.94% | 55,448 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Extension Educator | 15.92% | - |
Similar extension educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Aide | 6.04% | 95,429 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| English Volunteer Teacher | 12.94% | 55,448 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by extension educators
The most common foreign language among extension educators is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Dakota, 25.0%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Lakota, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Extension educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Dakota | 25.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Lakota | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
