Food and nutrition teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Food and nutrition teacher gender statistics
70.6% of food and nutrition teachers are women and 29.4% of food and nutrition teachers are men.
- Female, 70.6%
- Male, 29.4%
Food and nutrition teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% |
| Male | 29.4% |
Food and nutrition teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,428
Female income
$25,363
Food and nutrition teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food and nutrition teacher positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of food and nutrition teachers are female.
Food and nutrition teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.31% | 69.69% |
| 2011 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2012 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2013 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2014 | 42.12% | 57.88% |
| 2015 | 33.31% | 66.69% |
| 2016 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2017 | 34.67% | 65.33% |
| 2018 | 31.86% | 68.14% |
| 2019 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
| 2020 | 33.47% | 66.53% |
| 2021 | 29.39% | 70.61% |
Food and nutrition teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared food and nutrition teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Food And Nutrition Teacher | 29% | 71% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Food and nutrition teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food and nutrition teachers is White, which makes up 66.0% of all food and nutrition teachers. Comparatively, 12.0% of food and nutrition teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of food and nutrition teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food and nutrition teacher race
| Food and nutrition teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food and nutrition teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how food and nutrition teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food and nutrition teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.74% | 11.15% | 6.70% | 11.05% |
| 2011 | 65.09% | 15.48% | 5.67% | 12.25% |
| 2012 | 66.93% | 13.70% | 5.14% | 11.71% |
| 2013 | 67.47% | 14.27% | 5.42% | 10.49% |
| 2014 | 67.85% | 13.38% | 5.81% | 10.43% |
| 2015 | 66.02% | 14.04% | 6.16% | 11.42% |
| 2016 | 64.72% | 12.59% | 5.96% | 13.92% |
| 2017 | 69.73% | 9.71% | 5.27% | 12.44% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 11.33% | 4.76% | 11.92% |
| 2019 | 67.85% | 9.82% | 5.35% | 13.65% |
| 2020 | 68.50% | 9.45% | 7.17% | 10.27% |
| 2021 | 66.00% | 10.70% | 6.69% | 12.03% |
Food and nutrition teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food and nutrition teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food and nutrition teachers have the lowest average salary at $23,876.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,096 |
| White | $25,315 |
| Black or African American | $23,876 |
| Asian | $25,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,246 |
Average food and nutrition teacher age
See how the average age of food and nutrition teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food and nutrition teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Food and nutrition teacher age breakdown
The average age of food and nutrition teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the food and nutrition teacher population.
Food and nutrition teacher age breakdown
| Food And Nutrition Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Food and nutrition teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for food and nutrition teachers is high school diploma, with 37% of food and nutrition teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Food and nutrition teachers by degree level
| Food and nutrition teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Food and nutrition teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,754 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,318 |
Food and nutrition teacher employment statistics
Most food and nutrition teachers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where food and nutrition teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food and nutrition teachers work.
Food and nutrition teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Food and nutrition teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the food and nutrition teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food and nutrition teachers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Food and nutrition teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Food and nutrition teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for food and nutrition teachers are health care, education and non profits.
Food and nutrition teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Education | 20% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Food and nutrition teacher turnover and employment statistics
Food and nutrition teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food and nutrition teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food and nutrition teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food and nutrition teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average food and nutrition teacher tenure
The average food and nutrition teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 525 food and nutrition teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food and nutrition teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Food and nutrition teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food and nutrition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food And Nutrition Teacher | 8.27% | - |
| General Pediatrician | 9.88% | 42,460 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Emergency Room Doctor | 13.05% | 49,281 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar food and nutrition teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| General Pediatrician | 9.88% | 42,460 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Emergency Room Doctor | 13.05% | 49,281 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by food and nutrition teachers
The most common foreign language among food and nutrition teachers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Greek, 5.0%
- Other, 5.0%
Food and nutrition teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Greek | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.0% |
