Horticulture instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Horticulture instructor demographics by:
Horticulture instructor gender statistics
39.5% of horticulture instructors are women and 60.5% of horticulture instructors are men.
- Male, 60.5%
- Female, 39.5%
Horticulture instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.5% |
| Female | 39.5% |
Horticulture instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,324
Female income
$53,332
Horticulture instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in horticulture instructor positions over time. Currently, 39.5% of horticulture instructors are female.
Horticulture instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.12% | 38.88% |
| 2011 | 61.63% | 38.37% |
| 2012 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2013 | 60.90% | 39.10% |
| 2014 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2015 | 60.63% | 39.37% |
| 2016 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
| 2018 | 60.31% | 39.69% |
| 2019 | 59.91% | 40.09% |
| 2020 | 59.27% | 40.73% |
| 2021 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
Horticulture instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared horticulture 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% |
| Horticulture Instructor | 61% | 39% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Horticulture instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among horticulture instructors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all horticulture instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of horticulture instructors are Asian and 10.4% of horticulture instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Horticulture instructor race
| Horticulture instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Horticulture instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how horticulture instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Horticulture instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.24% | 7.47% | 9.11% | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 71.93% | 7.31% | 9.84% | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 71.52% | 7.61% | 9.71% | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 70.66% | 7.97% | 10.00% | 8.80% |
| 2014 | 70.75% | 7.59% | 9.67% | 9.18% |
| 2015 | 69.20% | 7.82% | 10.62% | 9.48% |
| 2016 | 69.69% | 7.74% | 10.34% | 9.37% |
| 2017 | 68.77% | 7.49% | 11.51% | 9.42% |
| 2018 | 70.55% | 7.23% | 9.83% | 9.62% |
| 2019 | 68.89% | 7.50% | 10.77% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 66.96% | 7.20% | 10.41% | 10.30% |
| 2021 | 65.81% | 7.32% | 11.21% | 10.42% |
Horticulture instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian horticulture instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american horticulture instructors have the lowest average salary at $55,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,948 |
| White | $56,037 |
| Black or African American | $55,103 |
| Asian | $58,239 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,339 |
Average horticulture instructor age
See how the average age of horticulture instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Horticulture 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 |
Horticulture instructor age breakdown
The average age of horticulture instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the horticulture instructor population.
Horticulture instructor age breakdown
| Horticulture Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Horticulture instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for horticulture instructors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of horticulture instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Horticulture instructors by degree level
| Horticulture instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Horticulture instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,941 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,372 |
Horticulture instructor employment statistics
Company size where horticulture instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where horticulture instructors work.
Horticulture instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Horticulture instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the horticulture instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most horticulture instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Horticulture instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Private | 11% |
| Government | 11% |
Horticulture instructor turnover and employment statistics
Horticulture instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for horticulture instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Horticulture instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Horticulture 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 horticulture instructor tenure
The average horticulture instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 horticulture instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Horticulture instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Horticulture instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of horticulture 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Teacher | 9.52% | 71,918 |
| Field Instructor | 9.70% | 69,156 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Horticulture Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar horticulture instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Teacher | 9.52% | 71,918 |
| Field Instructor | 9.70% | 69,156 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by horticulture instructors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Horticulture instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |