Human services instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Human services instructor demographics by:
Human services instructor gender statistics
50.5% of human services instructors are women and 49.5% of human services instructors are men.
- Female, 50.5%
- Male, 49.5%
Human services instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% |
Human services instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,021
Female income
$45,093
Human services instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in human services instructor positions over time. Currently, 50.5% of human services instructors are female.
Human services instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.32% | 47.68% |
| 2011 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
| 2012 | 49.64% | 50.36% |
| 2013 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2014 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2015 | 45.43% | 54.57% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2017 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2018 | 47.60% | 52.40% |
| 2019 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2020 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2021 | 49.49% | 50.51% |
Human services instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared human services instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Human Services Instructor | 49% | 51% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Human services instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among human services instructors is White, which makes up 56.3% of all human services instructors. Comparatively, 18.0% of human services instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of human services instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Human services instructor race
| Human services instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Human services instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how human services instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Human services instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.00% | 15.58% | 6.32% | 13.99% |
| 2011 | 62.54% | 14.84% | 6.12% | 13.29% |
| 2012 | 60.60% | 13.04% | 5.79% | 14.87% |
| 2013 | 58.90% | 14.40% | 6.61% | 14.79% |
| 2014 | 62.28% | 11.50% | 6.96% | 15.34% |
| 2015 | 60.96% | 13.53% | 5.93% | 14.80% |
| 2016 | 60.67% | 13.30% | 6.64% | 15.15% |
| 2017 | 58.95% | 13.15% | 6.19% | 16.74% |
| 2018 | 59.18% | 11.27% | 6.99% | 18.10% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 12.38% | 6.74% | 17.44% |
| 2020 | 56.19% | 11.87% | 6.47% | 18.50% |
| 2021 | 56.32% | 11.48% | 7.38% | 18.00% |
Human services instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian human services instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american human services instructors have the lowest average salary at $46,264.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,942 |
| White | $47,629 |
| Black or African American | $46,264 |
| Asian | $53,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,204 |
Average human services instructor age
See how the average age of human services instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Human services instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Human services instructor age breakdown
The average age of human services instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the human services instructor population.
Human services instructor age breakdown
| Human Services Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Human services instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for human services instructors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of human services instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 14%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Human services instructors by degree level
| Human services instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Human services instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, human services instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,982 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, human services instructors earn a median annual income of $49,721 compared to $39,954 for human services instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,982 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,454 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,721 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,954 |
Human services instructor employment statistics
Most human services instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where human services instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where human services instructors work.
Human services instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Human services instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the human services instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most human services instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Human services instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 8% |
Human services instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for human services instructors are education, health care and government.
Human services instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Human services instructor turnover and employment statistics
Human services instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for human services instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human services instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Human services instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average human services instructor tenure
The average human services instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 764 human services instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Human services instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Human services instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of human services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Student Coordinator | 10.75% | 40,861 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Human Services Instructor | 11.48% | - |
| Unit Counselor | 15.06% | 45,693 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Similar human services instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Student Coordinator | 10.75% | 40,861 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Unit Counselor | 15.06% | 45,693 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Foreign languages spoken by human services instructors
The most common foreign language among human services instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.7% and French is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 8.7%
- French, 8.7%
- Italian, 6.5%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 21.8%
Human services instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 8.7% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 21.8% |
