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Instruction assistant principal demographics and statistics in the US

Instruction assistant principal demographics research summary. Zippia estimates instruction assistant principal demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our instruction assistant principal estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about instruction assistant principals after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 9,716 instruction assistant principals currently employed in the United States.
  • 45.9% of all instruction assistant principals are women, while 54.1% are men.
  • The average instruction assistant principal age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of instruction assistant principals is White (57.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.0%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Asian (8.6%).
  • In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all instruction assistant principals are LGBT.
  • Instruction assistant principals are 67% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Instruction assistant principal gender statistics

45.9% of instruction assistant principals are women and 54.1% of instruction assistant principals are men.
  • Male, 54.1%
  • Female, 45.9%

Instruction assistant principal gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male54.1%
Female45.9%

Instruction assistant principal gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$68,724
female-income
Female income
$61,556

Instruction assistant principal gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instruction assistant principal positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of instruction assistant principals are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Instruction assistant principal gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201033.13%66.87%
201135.95%64.05%
201235.66%64.34%
201338.11%61.89%
201442.06%57.94%
201542.56%57.44%
201644.87%55.13%
201740.82%59.18%
201851.72%48.28%
201953.43%46.57%
202053.50%46.50%
202154.07%45.93%

Instruction assistant principal related jobs gender ratio

We compared instruction assistant principals 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 titleMaleFemale
Lead Toddler Teacher4%96%
Infant Teacher5%95%
Kindergarten Aide6%94%
Instruction Assistant Principal54%46%
Certified Performance Technologist79%21%
Torque Tester84%16%
Agriculture Consultant84%16%

Instruction assistant principal demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among instruction assistant principals is White, which makes up 57.6% of all instruction assistant principals. Comparatively, 18.0% of instruction assistant principals are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of instruction assistant principals are Black or African American.
  • White, 57.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
  • Black or African American, 9.7%
  • Asian, 8.6%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%

Instruction assistant principal race

Instruction assistant principal racePercentages
White57.6%
Hispanic or Latino18.0%
Black or African American9.7%
Asian8.6%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.4%

Instruction assistant principal race and ethnicity over time

See how instruction assistant principal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Instruction assistant principal race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201065.14%10.79%5.28%15.46%
201163.54%12.05%5.29%15.40%
201263.51%11.46%5.31%16.08%
201365.31%11.13%5.34%14.61%
201463.31%11.30%5.83%15.81%
201563.12%11.01%5.85%16.47%
201662.59%10.54%5.92%16.65%
201762.59%10.47%6.30%16.80%
201860.84%10.06%8.17%17.09%
201961.53%9.22%8.27%17.02%
202058.86%9.48%8.67%17.34%
202157.61%9.73%8.56%17.98%

Instruction assistant principal wage gap by race

According to our data, asian instruction assistant principals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White instruction assistant principals have the lowest average salary at $64,943.
$73,000
$71,000
$69,000
$67,000
$65,000
$63,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$67,219
White$64,943
Black or African American$70,662
Asian$72,277
Hispanic or Latino$68,761

Average instruction assistant principal age

See how the average age of instruction assistant principals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Instruction assistant principal age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American39.546
Unknown3144
Asian3045
Hispanic or Latino3340
White3449
American Indian and Alaska Native31.542

Instruction assistant principal age breakdown

The average age of instruction assistant principals is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the instruction assistant principal population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Instruction assistant principal age breakdown

Instruction Assistant Principal YearsPercentages
40+ years62%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years18%

Instruction assistant principal educational attainment

The most common degree for instruction assistant principals is bachelor's degree, with 60% of instruction assistant principals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 60%
  • Associate, 13%
  • Master's, 12%
  • High School Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Instruction assistant principals by degree level

Instruction assistant principal degreePercentages
Bachelor's60%
Associate13%
Master's12%
High School Diploma8%
Other Degrees7%

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Instruction assistant principal wage gap by degree level

According to the data, instruction assistant principals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,837 annually. With a Master's degree, instruction assistant principals earn a median annual income of $72,479 compared to $64,424 for instruction assistant principals with an Bachelor's degree.
$76,000
$73,000
$70,000
$67,000
$64,000
$61,000
$58,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$72,479
High School Diploma or Less$60,743
Bachelor's Degree$64,424
Doctorate Degree$74,837
Some College/ Associate Degree$61,873

Instruction assistant principal employment statistics

Most instruction assistant principals work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where instruction assistant principals work

Below, you can see the size of companies where instruction assistant principals work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Instruction assistant principal jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees21%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees13%

Instruction assistant principal jobs by company type

Employees with the instruction assistant principal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instruction assistant principals prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Instruction assistant principal jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education67%
Public3%
Private26%
Government4%

Instruction assistant principal jobs by industry

The most common industries for instruction assistant principals are education, health care and non profits.

Education

Health Care

Non Profits

Government

Hospitality

Instruction assistant principal industry statistics

Instruction assistant principal turnover and employment statistics

Instruction assistant principal unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for instruction assistant principals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Instruction assistant principal unemployment rate by year

YearInstruction assistant principal unemployment rate
20106.72%
20116.98%
20126.55%
20135.97%
20145.07%
20154.04%
20163.88%
20173.84%
20183.51%
20193.20%
20205.05%
20215.11%

Average instruction assistant principal tenure

The average instruction assistant principal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,509 instruction assistant principals resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Instruction assistant principal tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year27%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years5%
11+ years7%

Instruction assistant principal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of instruction assistant principals that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Instruction Assistant Principal6.14%-
1st Grade Teacher9.52%68,582
Library Media Specialist10.75%9,216
Special Educator11.12%62,545
ESL Instructor12.94%26,173
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Home Advisor16.25%77,547

Similar instruction assistant principal jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
1st Grade Teacher9.52%68,582
Library Media Specialist10.75%9,216
Special Educator11.12%62,545
ESL Instructor12.94%26,173
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Home Advisor16.25%77,547

Foreign languages spoken by instruction assistant principals

The most common foreign language among instruction assistant principals is Spanish at 43.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
  • Spanish, 43.5%
  • French, 10.9%
  • Chinese, 6.7%
  • Japanese, 5.3%
  • Mandarin, 4.3%
  • Other, 29.3%

Instruction assistant principal languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish43.5%
French10.9%
Chinese6.7%
Japanese5.3%
Mandarin4.3%
Other29.3%

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Instruction assistant principal location demographics

Where do instruction assistant principals earn the most?

Instruction assistant principals earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average instruction assistant principal salary is $77,419. The map here shows where instruction assistant principals earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Instruction Assistant Principals?

By looking through more than 5,509 resumes, we found that the most popular places for instruction assistant principals are New York, NY and Austin, TX.
Number of Instruction Assistant Principals

Instruction assistant principal jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas1,267$51,205
2Florida1,148$42,262
3Illinois1,050$61,832
4New York1,007$73,175
5Virginia889$58,440
6Washington884$68,941
7Pennsylvania856$64,109
8New Jersey764$65,303
9Arizona609$57,026
10Colorado587$49,559
11North Carolina578$58,980
12Minnesota503$57,758
13Georgia454$47,473
14Oregon421$63,204
15Maryland418$56,490
16Ohio416$57,982
17Wisconsin322$62,472
18Indiana288$52,960
19California274$52,928
20Connecticut264$69,535
21Michigan235$54,002
22Missouri229$48,956
23Kentucky183$51,631
24Rhode Island181$77,419
25Kansas178$40,808
26Alabama167$46,879
27South Carolina165$53,785
28Tennessee161$48,383
29Arkansas160$41,276
30New Hampshire154$62,662
31Idaho149$52,482
32New Mexico149$46,283
33Nevada128$56,036
34Nebraska116$49,107
35Vermont97$64,336
36Montana96$56,129
37Iowa90$51,160
38Delaware69$74,318
39Oklahoma68$44,119
40Louisiana64$45,737
41West Virginia58$65,161
42Alaska52$74,111
43Massachusetts52$76,507
44Wyoming38$44,424
45Maine36$62,102
46Mississippi35$53,696
47North Dakota30$59,516
48South Dakota30$50,383
49Hawaii20$56,708
50District of Columbia8$74,599
51Utah8$47,106

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