Government teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Government teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates government teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our government 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 government teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 74,286 government teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 38.9% of all government teachers are women, while 61.1% are men.
- The average government teacher age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of government teachers is White (72.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.4%), Black or African American (7.8%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- In 2022, women earned 92% of what men earned.
- 12% of all government teachers are LGBT.
- Government teachers are 78% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to government companies.
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Government teacher gender statistics
38.9% of government teachers are women and 61.1% of government teachers are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Government teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Government teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,963
Female income
$42,395
Government teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in government teacher positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of government teachers are female.
Government teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 2011 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
| 2012 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2013 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2014 | 60.08% | 39.92% |
| 2015 | 59.95% | 40.05% |
| 2016 | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 2017 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2018 | 59.83% | 40.17% |
| 2019 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2020 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2021 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
Government teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared government teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Government Teacher | 61% | 39% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Government teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among government teachers is White, which makes up 72.9% of all government teachers. Comparatively, 11.4% of government teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of government teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Government teacher race
| Government teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Government teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how government teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Government teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.04% | 8.59% | 2.68% | 9.60% |
| 2011 | 76.71% | 8.65% | 2.86% | 9.60% |
| 2012 | 76.34% | 8.38% | 2.94% | 10.06% |
| 2013 | 76.70% | 8.26% | 2.94% | 10.07% |
| 2014 | 75.87% | 8.86% | 2.98% | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 75.47% | 8.36% | 3.53% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 75.74% | 8.07% | 2.90% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 76.54% | 7.36% | 3.06% | 10.70% |
| 2018 | 75.50% | 7.58% | 3.70% | 10.82% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 7.39% | 3.27% | 10.41% |
| 2020 | 74.35% | 7.16% | 3.29% | 10.77% |
| 2021 | 72.86% | 7.79% | 3.55% | 11.39% |
Government teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian government teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american government teachers have the lowest average salary at $43,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,865 |
| White | $44,313 |
| Black or African American | $43,447 |
| Asian | $51,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,906 |
Average government teacher age
See how the average age of government teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Government teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Government teacher age breakdown
The average age of government teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the government teacher population.
Government teacher age breakdown
| Government Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Government teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for government teachers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of government teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Government teachers by degree level
| Government teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Government teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, government teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,570 annually. With a Master's degree, government teachers earn a median annual income of $62,553 compared to $48,369 for government teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,553 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,369 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,570 |
Government teacher employment statistics
Company size where government teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where government teachers work.
Government teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Government teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the government teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most government teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Government teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 10% |
Government teacher turnover and employment statistics
Government teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for government teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Government teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Government teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average government teacher tenure
The average government teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 232 government teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Government teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Government teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of government 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Blind Teacher | 7.55% | 53,060 |
| Grades 9 Through 12 Teacher | 8.89% | 52,798 |
| Government Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar government teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Blind Teacher | 7.55% | 53,060 |
| Grades 9 Through 12 Teacher | 8.89% | 52,798 |
Foreign languages spoken by government teachers
The most common foreign language among government teachers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.3% and Somali is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Somali, 8.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Cantonese, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Government teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Somali | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Cantonese | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |
