The average employee age for health teachers is 42 years. The health teacher workforce reached a whopping 23,115 in 2020!
Among health teachers, we discovered that 54.7% of them are women, while 41.5% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among health teachers is White, which makes up 74.7% of all health teachers. Comparatively, there are 11.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.9% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of health teachers are located in NY, New York and MD, Baltimore.
Health teachers are more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies. Taking it a step further, health teachers are more likely to find a job in the education industry. Looking at health teacher statistics, we found was that Maryland, Connecticut, New York, Delaware and New Jersey are where health teachers find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about health teacher demographics? We analyzed 1,329 health teachers resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Health Teacher Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as health teachers. Keep reading to find out what the results for health teachers were.
Health Teacher Gender Ratio
Among health teachers, 54.7% of them are women compared to 41.5% which are men.
- Female, 54.7%
- Male, 41.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
Health Teacher Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among health teachers is White, which makes up 74.7% of all health teachers. Comparatively, there are 11.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.9% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- Unknown, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Health Teachers
The chart below shows that 68.1% of health teachers speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.1%.
- Spanish, 68.1%
- French, 8.5%
- Portuguese, 2.1%
- Chinese, 2.1%
- Hawaiian, 2.1%
- Other, 17.1%
Health Teacher Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among health teachers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Health Teacher Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the health teacher position over time.
Health Teacher Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of health teachers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of health teachers based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Health Teacher
By looking over 1,329 health teachers resumes, we figured out that the average health teacher enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Health Teacher Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of health teacher employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of health teachers is 40+ years old, which represents 58% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Health Teachers with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive instructor have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing Teacher | 6% | 86% |
| Special Education Preschool Teacher | 6% | 91% |
| Montessori Preschool Teacher | 9% | 90% |
| Health Teacher | 41% | 55% |
| Industrial Arts Teacher | 92% | 5% |
| Automotive Instructor | 92% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 96% | 4% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Health Teachers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to health teachers.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Library Technician | 6.75% |
| Proctor | 7.64% |
| Infant Lead Teacher | 8.29% |
| Middle School Special Education Teacher | 12.86% |
| Music Teacher | 13.03% |
| Health Teacher | 13.67% |
| Chemistry Tutor | 13.71% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Health Teacher?
Health Teacher Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Health Teacher Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,487 |
| Master's Degree | $143,248 |
| Doctorate Degree | $157,260 |
Health Teacher Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
