Guest teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Guest teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates guest teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our guest 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 guest teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 51,286 guest teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 67.0% of all guest teachers are women, while 33.0% are men.
- The average guest teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of guest teachers is White (61.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.9%), Black or African American (9.3%) and Asian (6.9%).
- Guest teachers are most in-demand in Phoenix, AZ.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for guest teachers.
- 11% of all guest teachers are LGBT.
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Guest teacher demographics by:
Guest teacher gender statistics
67.0% of guest teachers are women and 33.0% of guest teachers are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Guest teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Guest teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,258
Female income
$31,576
Guest teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in guest teacher positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of guest teachers are female.
Guest teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.25% | 66.75% |
| 2011 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
| 2012 | 35.10% | 64.90% |
| 2013 | 34.31% | 65.69% |
| 2014 | 34.42% | 65.58% |
| 2015 | 32.41% | 67.59% |
| 2016 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2017 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2018 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2019 | 32.87% | 67.13% |
| 2020 | 32.51% | 67.49% |
| 2021 | 33.04% | 66.96% |
Guest teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared guest teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Guest Teacher | 33% | 67% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Guest teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among guest teachers is White, which makes up 61.0% of all guest teachers. Comparatively, 15.9% of guest teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of guest teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Guest teacher race
| Guest teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Guest teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how guest teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Guest teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.88% | 10.53% | 4.48% | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 66.92% | 10.67% | 4.83% | 13.76% |
| 2012 | 66.95% | 9.95% | 5.21% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 66.29% | 9.71% | 5.12% | 14.63% |
| 2014 | 65.84% | 9.68% | 6.38% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 66.90% | 9.13% | 5.90% | 13.88% |
| 2016 | 65.75% | 9.72% | 5.26% | 14.92% |
| 2017 | 65.31% | 9.34% | 6.02% | 15.06% |
| 2018 | 64.52% | 9.54% | 7.13% | 14.51% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 8.70% | 6.39% | 15.06% |
| 2020 | 63.06% | 8.98% | 6.24% | 15.31% |
| 2021 | 60.99% | 9.28% | 6.87% | 15.91% |
Guest teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, white guest teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american guest teachers have the lowest average salary at $32,459.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,010 |
| White | $33,674 |
| Black or African American | $32,459 |
| Asian | $33,651 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,513 |
Average guest teacher age
See how the average age of guest teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Guest teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Guest teacher age breakdown
The average age of guest teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the guest teacher population.
Guest teacher age breakdown
| Guest Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Guest teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for guest teachers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of guest teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Guest teachers by degree level
| Guest teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Guest teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, guest teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $39,738 annually. With a Master's degree, guest teachers earn a median annual income of $36,955 compared to $33,765 for guest teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,955 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,765 |
| Doctorate Degree | $39,738 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,343 |
Guest teacher employment statistics
Most guest teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where guest teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where guest teachers work.
Guest teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Guest teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the guest teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most guest teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Guest teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
Guest teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for guest teachers are education, government and professional.
Guest teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Guest teacher turnover and employment statistics
Guest teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for guest teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guest teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Guest teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average guest teacher tenure
The average guest teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,478 guest teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Guest teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Guest teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of guest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 77,427 |
| Dance Teacher | 9.70% | 71,355 |
| Guest Teacher | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar guest teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 77,427 |
| Dance Teacher | 9.70% | 71,355 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by guest teachers
The most common foreign language among guest teachers is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- German, 9.1%
- French, 8.3%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Italian, 5.0%
- Other, 19.7%
Guest teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| German | 9.1% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Italian | 5.0% |
| Other | 19.7% |
