Grades 9 through 12 teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Grades 9 through 12 teacher gender statistics
63.6% of grades 9 through 12 teachers are women and 36.4% of grades 9 through 12 teachers are men.
- Female, 63.6%
- Male, 36.4%
Grades 9 through 12 teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.6% |
| Male | 36.4% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,005
Female income
$41,823
Grades 9 through 12 teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grades 9 through 12 teacher positions over time. Currently, 63.6% of grades 9 through 12 teachers are female.
Grades 9 through 12 teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2011 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2012 | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 2013 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2014 | 37.95% | 62.05% |
| 2015 | 38.49% | 61.51% |
| 2016 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2017 | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 2018 | 38.97% | 61.03% |
| 2019 | 34.76% | 65.24% |
| 2020 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2021 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared grades 9 through 12 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% |
| Grades 9 Through 12 Teacher | 36% | 64% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Grades 9 through 12 teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grades 9 through 12 teachers is White, which makes up 69.9% of all grades 9 through 12 teachers. Comparatively, 11.0% of grades 9 through 12 teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of grades 9 through 12 teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Grades 9 through 12 teacher race
| Grades 9 through 12 teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how grades 9 through 12 teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grades 9 through 12 teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.70% | 11.14% | 2.59% | 7.89% |
| 2011 | 76.30% | 11.08% | 2.76% | 8.08% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 10.95% | 2.81% | 8.20% |
| 2013 | 75.59% | 10.98% | 3.01% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 75.68% | 10.91% | 3.00% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 75.42% | 10.58% | 3.14% | 8.84% |
| 2016 | 74.57% | 10.99% | 3.16% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 74.52% | 10.65% | 3.30% | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 74.30% | 10.55% | 3.30% | 9.62% |
| 2019 | 73.41% | 10.86% | 3.48% | 10.11% |
| 2020 | 71.50% | 10.53% | 3.55% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 69.92% | 10.82% | 3.79% | 10.99% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian grades 9 through 12 teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grades 9 through 12 teachers have the lowest average salary at $42,731.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,647 |
| White | $43,629 |
| Black or African American | $42,731 |
| Asian | $45,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,739 |
Average grades 9 through 12 teacher age
See how the average age of grades 9 through 12 teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grades 9 through 12 teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher age breakdown
The average age of grades 9 through 12 teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the grades 9 through 12 teacher population.
Grades 9 through 12 teacher age breakdown
| Grades 9 Through 12 Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for grades 9 through 12 teachers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of grades 9 through 12 teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
Grades 9 through 12 teachers by degree level
| Grades 9 through 12 teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Grades 9 through 12 teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grades 9 through 12 teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,169 annually. With a Doctorate degree, grades 9 through 12 teachers earn a median annual income of $55,764 compared to $46,998 for grades 9 through 12 teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,169 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,998 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,764 |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher employment statistics
Company size where grades 9 through 12 teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grades 9 through 12 teachers work.
Grades 9 through 12 teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 41% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the grades 9 through 12 teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grades 9 through 12 teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Grades 9 through 12 teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 16% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher turnover and employment statistics
Grades 9 through 12 teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grades 9 through 12 teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grades 9 through 12 teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grades 9 through 12 teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average grades 9 through 12 teacher tenure
The average grades 9 through 12 teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 grades 9 through 12 teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Grades 9 through 12 teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Grades 9 through 12 teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grades 9 through 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Room Teacher | 5.04% | 77,927 |
| Special Education Collaborative Program Teacher | 7.55% | 120,642 |
| Grades 9 Through 12 Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Automotive Teacher | 11.94% | 85,613 |
Similar grades 9 through 12 teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Room Teacher | 5.04% | 77,927 |
| Special Education Collaborative Program Teacher | 7.55% | 120,642 |
| Automotive Teacher | 11.94% | 85,613 |
Foreign languages spoken by grades 9 through 12 teachers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Grades 9 through 12 teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |