Geography instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Geography instructor gender statistics
53.0% of geography instructors are women and 47.0% of geography instructors are men.
- Female, 53.0%
- Male, 47.0%
Geography instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% |
| Male | 47.0% |
Geography instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,843
Female income
$50,574
Geography instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geography instructor positions over time. Currently, 53.0% of geography instructors are female.
Geography instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.58% | 52.42% |
| 2011 | 48.11% | 51.89% |
| 2012 | 47.79% | 52.21% |
| 2013 | 47.35% | 52.65% |
| 2014 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2015 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2016 | 46.72% | 53.28% |
| 2017 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2018 | 46.74% | 53.26% |
| 2019 | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 2020 | 45.66% | 54.34% |
| 2021 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
Geography instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared geography instructors 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% |
| Geography Instructor | 47% | 53% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Geography instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geography instructors is White, which makes up 64.4% of all geography instructors. Comparatively, 13.7% of geography instructors are Asian and 9.9% of geography instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Geography instructor race
| Geography instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Geography instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how geography instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geography instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.81% | 7.06% | 11.56% | 8.01% |
| 2011 | 70.51% | 6.91% | 12.29% | 7.76% |
| 2012 | 70.10% | 7.20% | 12.16% | 8.01% |
| 2013 | 69.23% | 7.56% | 12.45% | 8.26% |
| 2014 | 69.32% | 7.18% | 12.12% | 8.64% |
| 2015 | 67.77% | 7.41% | 13.06% | 8.93% |
| 2016 | 68.27% | 7.34% | 12.79% | 8.83% |
| 2017 | 67.34% | 7.08% | 13.95% | 8.88% |
| 2018 | 69.13% | 6.82% | 12.28% | 9.07% |
| 2019 | 67.46% | 7.09% | 13.22% | 9.60% |
| 2020 | 65.54% | 6.79% | 12.86% | 9.75% |
| 2021 | 64.38% | 6.92% | 13.65% | 9.87% |
Geography instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geography instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american geography instructors have the lowest average salary at $51,919.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,556 |
| White | $52,626 |
| Black or African American | $51,919 |
| Asian | $54,276 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,869 |
Average geography instructor age
See how the average age of geography instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geography instructor 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 |
Geography instructor age breakdown
The average age of geography instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the geography instructor population.
Geography instructor age breakdown
| Geography Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Geography instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for geography instructors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of geography 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 5%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Geography instructors by degree level
| Geography instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Geography instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,098 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,781 |
Geography instructor employment statistics
Company size where geography instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geography instructors work.
Geography instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Geography instructor turnover and employment statistics
Geography instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geography instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geography instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geography instructor 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 geography instructor tenure
The average geography instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 geography instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Geography instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Geography instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geography 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Geography Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar geography instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by geography instructors
The most common foreign language among geography instructors is Spanish at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 21.4%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Other, 21.4%
Geography instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Other | 21.4% |