Infant teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Infant teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates infant teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our infant teacher estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about infant teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 435,146 infant teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 95.4% of all infant teachers are women, while 4.6% are men.
- The average infant teacher age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of infant teachers is White (58.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.9%), Black or African American (10.3%) and Asian (8.3%).
- Infant teachers are most in-demand in Houston, TX.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for infant teachers.
- San Jose, CA pays an annual average wage of $35,903, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women infant teachers earned 94% of what men earned.
- 6% of all infant teachers are LGBT.
- Minnesota is the best state for infant teachers to live.
- Infant teachers are 56% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Infant teacher gender statistics
95.4% of infant teachers are women and 4.6% of infant teachers are men.
- Female, 95.4%
- Male, 4.6%
Infant teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.4% |
| Male | 4.6% |
Infant teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,444
Female income
$30,596
Infant teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in infant teacher positions over time. Currently, 95.4% of infant teachers are female.
Infant teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.99% | 98.01% |
| 2011 | 2.25% | 97.75% |
| 2012 | 2.22% | 97.78% |
| 2013 | 2.46% | 97.54% |
| 2014 | 2.89% | 97.11% |
| 2015 | 2.95% | 97.05% |
| 2016 | 3.23% | 96.77% |
| 2017 | 2.75% | 97.25% |
| 2018 | 4.21% | 95.79% |
| 2019 | 4.49% | 95.51% |
| 2020 | 4.51% | 95.49% |
| 2021 | 4.61% | 95.39% |
Infant teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared infant teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Infant teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among infant teachers is White, which makes up 58.9% of all infant teachers. Comparatively, 16.9% of infant teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of infant teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Infant teacher race
| Infant teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Infant teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how infant teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Infant teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.46% | 11.38% | 5.08% | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 64.86% | 12.64% | 5.08% | 14.35% |
| 2012 | 64.83% | 12.05% | 5.11% | 15.04% |
| 2013 | 66.63% | 11.72% | 5.13% | 13.56% |
| 2014 | 64.63% | 11.89% | 5.62% | 14.77% |
| 2015 | 64.44% | 11.60% | 5.65% | 15.43% |
| 2016 | 63.92% | 11.14% | 5.71% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 63.91% | 11.07% | 6.10% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 62.16% | 10.65% | 7.97% | 16.04% |
| 2019 | 62.85% | 9.81% | 8.06% | 15.97% |
| 2020 | 60.18% | 10.07% | 8.46% | 16.30% |
| 2021 | 58.94% | 10.32% | 8.35% | 16.94% |
Infant teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian infant teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White infant teachers have the lowest average salary at $31,481.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,064 |
| White | $31,481 |
| Black or African American | $32,928 |
| Asian | $33,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,453 |
Average infant teacher age
See how the average age of infant teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Infant teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Infant teacher age breakdown
The average age of infant teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the infant teacher population.
Infant teacher age breakdown
| Infant Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Infant teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for infant teachers is bachelor's degree, with 33% of infant teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Infant teachers by degree level
| Infant teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Infant teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, infant teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $33,951 annually. With a Master's degree, infant teachers earn a median annual income of $33,377 compared to $31,347 for infant teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,377 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,347 |
| Doctorate Degree | $33,951 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,679 |
Infant teacher employment statistics
Most infant teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where infant teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where infant teachers work.
Infant teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Infant teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the infant teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most infant teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Infant teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 5% |
Infant teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for infant teachers are education, non profits and health care.
Infant teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Infant teacher turnover and employment statistics
Infant teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for infant teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Infant teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Infant teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average infant teacher tenure
The average infant teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,963 infant teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Infant teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Infant teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of infant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Teacher | 6.14% | - |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Cooperative Extension Agent | 16.25% | 36,096 |
Similar infant teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Cooperative Extension Agent | 16.25% | 36,096 |
Foreign languages spoken by infant teachers
The most common foreign language among infant teachers is Spanish at 78.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.8% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 2.4%.
- Spanish, 78.0%
- French, 4.8%
- Cantonese, 2.4%
- German, 1.8%
- Russian, 1.8%
- Other, 11.2%
Infant teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.0% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Cantonese | 2.4% |
| German | 1.8% |
| Russian | 1.8% |
| Other | 11.2% |
