Fine arts teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Fine arts teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates fine arts teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our fine arts 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 fine arts teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 27,318 fine arts teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 69.1% of all fine arts teachers are women, while 30.9% are men.
- The average fine arts teacher age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of fine arts teachers is White (66.3%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%) and Black or African American (7.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 16% of all fine arts teachers are LGBT.
- Fine arts teachers are 85% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Fine arts teacher gender statistics
69.1% of fine arts teachers are women and 30.9% of fine arts teachers are men.
- Female, 69.1%
- Male, 30.9%
Fine arts teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.1% |
| Male | 30.9% |
Fine arts teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,259
Female income
$45,804
Fine arts teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fine arts teacher positions over time. Currently, 69.1% of fine arts teachers are female.
Fine arts teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.39% | 68.61% |
| 2011 | 31.85% | 68.15% |
| 2012 | 31.57% | 68.43% |
| 2013 | 31.19% | 68.81% |
| 2014 | 30.23% | 69.77% |
| 2015 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2016 | 30.65% | 69.35% |
| 2017 | 31.16% | 68.84% |
| 2018 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2019 | 30.30% | 69.70% |
| 2020 | 29.75% | 70.25% |
| 2021 | 30.85% | 69.15% |
Fine arts teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared fine arts 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Fine Arts Teacher | 31% | 69% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Fine arts teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fine arts teachers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all fine arts teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of fine arts teachers are Asian and 10.1% of fine arts teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fine arts teacher race
| Fine arts teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fine arts teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how fine arts teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fine arts teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.70% | 7.24% | 9.20% | 8.26% |
| 2011 | 72.40% | 7.09% | 9.93% | 8.01% |
| 2012 | 71.99% | 7.39% | 9.80% | 8.25% |
| 2013 | 71.13% | 7.75% | 10.09% | 8.50% |
| 2014 | 71.22% | 7.37% | 9.76% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 69.66% | 7.59% | 10.70% | 9.18% |
| 2016 | 70.16% | 7.52% | 10.43% | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 69.24% | 7.27% | 11.60% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 71.02% | 7.01% | 9.92% | 9.32% |
| 2019 | 69.35% | 7.27% | 10.86% | 9.84% |
| 2020 | 67.43% | 6.98% | 10.50% | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 66.28% | 7.10% | 11.30% | 10.12% |
Fine arts teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fine arts teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fine arts teachers have the lowest average salary at $46,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,076 |
| White | $47,121 |
| Black or African American | $46,669 |
| Asian | $48,169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,275 |
Average fine arts teacher age
See how the average age of fine arts teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fine arts teacher age by race and gender
| 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 |
Fine arts teacher age breakdown
The average age of fine arts teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the fine arts teacher population.
Fine arts teacher age breakdown
| Fine Arts Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Fine arts teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for fine arts teachers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of fine arts 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 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fine arts teachers by degree level
| Fine arts teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fine arts teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,056 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,839 |
Fine arts teacher employment statistics
Most fine arts teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where fine arts teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fine arts teachers work.
Fine arts teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Fine arts teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the fine arts teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fine arts teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Fine arts teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 11% |
| Government | 3% |
Fine arts teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for fine arts teachers are education, non profits and government.
Fine arts teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Fine arts teacher turnover and employment statistics
Fine arts teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fine arts teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fine arts teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fine arts teacher 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% |
Average fine arts teacher tenure
The average fine arts teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 461 fine arts teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fine arts teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Fine arts teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fine arts teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Fine Arts Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar fine arts teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by fine arts teachers
The most common foreign language among fine arts teachers is Spanish at 58.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 58.1%
- French, 16.1%
- Chinese, 9.7%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Bulgarian, 3.2%
- Other, 9.7%
Fine arts teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.1% |
| French | 16.1% |
| Chinese | 9.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Bulgarian | 3.2% |
| Other | 9.7% |
