High school physical education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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High school physical education teacher gender statistics
44.2% of high school physical education teachers are women and 55.8% of high school physical education teachers are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
High school physical education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
High school physical education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,675
Female income
$39,749
High school physical education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in high school physical education teacher positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of high school physical education teachers are female.
High school physical education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2011 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2012 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
| 2013 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2014 | 54.75% | 45.25% |
| 2015 | 54.61% | 45.39% |
| 2016 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2017 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2018 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2019 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
| 2020 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2021 | 55.81% | 44.19% |
High school physical education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared high school physical education 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% |
| High School Physical Education Teacher | 56% | 44% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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High school physical education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among high school physical education teachers is White, which makes up 78.8% of all high school physical education teachers. Comparatively, 8.3% of high school physical education teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of high school physical education teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 78.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
High school physical education teacher race
| High school physical education teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
High school physical education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how high school physical education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
High school physical education teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.98% | 6.20% | 2.29% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 82.65% | 6.26% | 2.48% | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 82.27% | 5.99% | 2.55% | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 82.63% | 5.87% | 2.56% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 81.81% | 6.46% | 2.59% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 81.40% | 5.97% | 3.14% | 7.27% |
| 2016 | 81.68% | 5.68% | 2.51% | 7.86% |
| 2017 | 82.48% | 4.96% | 2.67% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 81.43% | 5.19% | 3.32% | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 82.73% | 5.00% | 2.89% | 7.37% |
| 2020 | 80.29% | 4.77% | 2.91% | 7.73% |
| 2021 | 78.80% | 5.40% | 3.16% | 8.35% |
High school physical education teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,550 |
| White | $40,792 |
| Black or African American | $40,324 |
| Asian | $44,689 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,173 |
Average high school physical education teacher age
See how the average age of high school physical education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
High school physical education 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 |
High school physical education teacher age breakdown
The average age of high school physical education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the high school physical education teacher population.
High school physical education teacher age breakdown
| High School Physical Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
High school physical education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for high school physical education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of high school physical education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
High school physical education teachers by degree level
| High school physical education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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High school physical education teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,912 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,938 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,386 |
High school physical education teacher employment statistics
Company size where high school physical education teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where high school physical education teachers work.
High school physical education teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
High school physical education teacher turnover and employment statistics
High school physical education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for high school physical education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High school physical education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | High school physical education 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 high school physical education teacher tenure
The average high school physical education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 high school physical education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
High school physical education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
High school physical education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of high school physical education 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 |
| SED High School Teacher | 7.55% | 66,599 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 8.89% | 86,059 |
| High School Physical Education Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar high school physical education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| SED High School Teacher | 7.55% | 66,599 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 8.89% | 86,059 |
Foreign languages spoken by high school physical education teachers
The most common foreign language among high school physical education teachers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
High school physical education teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |