Governess demographics and statistics in the US
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Governess gender statistics
91.8% of governesses are women and 8.2% of governesses are men.
- Female, 91.8%
- Male, 8.2%
Governess gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.8% |
| Male | 8.2% |
Governess gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,852
Female income
$51,986
Governess gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in governess positions over time. Currently, 91.8% of governesses are female.
Governess gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.47% | 91.53% |
| 2011 | 7.97% | 92.03% |
| 2012 | 7.78% | 92.22% |
| 2013 | 8.36% | 91.64% |
| 2014 | 8.37% | 91.63% |
| 2015 | 8.04% | 91.96% |
| 2016 | 9.19% | 90.81% |
| 2017 | 9.07% | 90.93% |
| 2018 | 8.74% | 91.26% |
| 2019 | 9.49% | 90.51% |
| 2020 | 8.71% | 91.29% |
| 2021 | 8.25% | 91.75% |
Governess related jobs gender ratio
We compared governesses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Governess | 8% | 92% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Governess demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among governesses is White, which makes up 58.4% of all governesses. Comparatively, 18.6% of governesses are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of governesses are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Governess race
| Governess race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Governess race and ethnicity over time
See how governess racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Governess race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.41% | 12.74% | 5.10% | 15.31% |
| 2011 | 62.96% | 13.40% | 4.98% | 14.73% |
| 2012 | 62.35% | 12.72% | 5.13% | 15.98% |
| 2013 | 63.38% | 12.11% | 5.35% | 15.15% |
| 2014 | 63.56% | 11.83% | 5.48% | 15.24% |
| 2015 | 63.80% | 11.56% | 5.32% | 15.38% |
| 2016 | 63.84% | 11.28% | 5.24% | 15.68% |
| 2017 | 62.76% | 10.92% | 5.61% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 63.50% | 9.57% | 5.78% | 16.92% |
| 2019 | 62.82% | 9.17% | 6.45% | 17.44% |
| 2020 | 60.73% | 9.80% | 6.45% | 16.95% |
| 2021 | 58.41% | 8.82% | 6.61% | 18.55% |
Governess wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american governesses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown governesses have the lowest average salary at $50,901.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,901 |
| White | $53,050 |
| Black or African American | $55,960 |
| Asian | $54,926 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,568 |
Average governess age
See how the average age of governesses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Governess age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Governess age breakdown
The average age of governesses is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the governess population.
Governess age breakdown
| Governess Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Governess educational attainment
The most common degree for governesses is bachelor's degree, with 51% of governesses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Governesses by degree level
| Governess degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Governess wage gap by degree level
According to the data, governesses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,240 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, governesses earn a median annual income of $55,870 compared to $52,038 for governesses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,240 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,857 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,870 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,038 |
Governess employment statistics
Company size where governesses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where governesses work.
Governess jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Governess turnover and employment statistics
Governess unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for governesses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Governess unemployment rate by year
| Year | Governess unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average governess tenure
The average governess stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 governesses resumes in Zippia's database.
Governess tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Governess LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of governesses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Governess | 4.43% | - |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Learning Support Aide | 6.73% | 123,962 |
| Craft Coordinator | 8.12% | 16,448 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
| Aerobics Instructor | 13.13% | 25,838 |
Similar governess jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Learning Support Aide | 6.73% | 123,962 |
| Craft Coordinator | 8.12% | 16,448 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
| Aerobics Instructor | 13.13% | 25,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by governesses
The most common foreign language among governesses is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Governess languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |