Health science instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Health science instructor demographics by:
Health science instructor gender statistics
75.0% of health science instructors are women and 25.0% of health science instructors are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Health science instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Health science instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,382
Female income
$70,251
Health science instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health science instructor positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of health science instructors are female.
Health science instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.52% | 74.48% |
| 2011 | 25.92% | 74.08% |
| 2012 | 25.68% | 74.32% |
| 2013 | 25.34% | 74.66% |
| 2014 | 24.50% | 75.50% |
| 2015 | 25.13% | 74.87% |
| 2016 | 24.87% | 75.13% |
| 2017 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2018 | 24.88% | 75.12% |
| 2019 | 24.56% | 75.44% |
| 2020 | 24.08% | 75.92% |
| 2021 | 25.05% | 74.95% |
Health science instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared health science 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% |
| Health Science Instructor | 25% | 75% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Health science instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health science instructors is White, which makes up 66.3% of all health science instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of health science instructors are Asian and 10.1% of health science instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Health science instructor race
| Health science instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Health science instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how health science instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health science instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.72% | 7.23% | 9.21% | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 72.42% | 7.08% | 9.94% | 8.00% |
| 2012 | 72.01% | 7.38% | 9.81% | 8.24% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 7.74% | 10.09% | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 71.24% | 7.36% | 9.76% | 8.88% |
| 2015 | 69.68% | 7.58% | 10.71% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 70.18% | 7.51% | 10.43% | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 69.26% | 7.26% | 11.60% | 9.11% |
| 2018 | 71.04% | 7.00% | 9.92% | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 69.37% | 7.26% | 10.87% | 9.83% |
| 2020 | 67.45% | 6.97% | 10.51% | 9.99% |
| 2021 | 66.30% | 7.09% | 11.30% | 10.11% |
Health science instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health science instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health science instructors have the lowest average salary at $72,107.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,985 |
| White | $73,082 |
| Black or African American | $72,107 |
| Asian | $75,358 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,417 |
Average health science instructor age
See how the average age of health science instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health science 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 |
Health science instructor age breakdown
The average age of health science instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the health science instructor population.
Health science instructor age breakdown
| Health Science Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Health science instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for health science instructors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of health science instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Health science instructors by degree level
| Health science instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Health science instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,113 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,593 |
Health science instructor employment statistics
Most health science instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where health science instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health science instructors work.
Health science instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Health science instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the health science instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health science instructors prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Health science instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 12% |
Health science instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for health science instructors are education, government and health care.
Health science instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Health science instructor turnover and employment statistics
Health science instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health science instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health science instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health science 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 health science instructor tenure
The average health science instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 593 health science instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Health science instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Health science instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Instructor | 6.04% | 38,925 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Health Science Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar health science instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Instructor | 6.04% | 38,925 |
| Sunday School Teacher | 9.52% | 80,236 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by health science instructors
The most common foreign language among health science instructors is Spanish at 59.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 59.1%
- French, 13.6%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Other, 9.2%
Health science instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.1% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Other | 9.2% |
