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Instructional systems specialist demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 7,615 instructional systems specialists currently employed in the United States.
  • 46.0% of all instructional systems specialists are women, while 54.0% are men.
  • The average instructional systems specialist age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of instructional systems specialists is White (61.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), Black or African American (13.1%) and Asian (5.3%).
  • Instructional systems specialists are most in-demand in Pensacola, FL.
  • The government industry is the highest-paying for instructional systems specialists.
  • 16% of all instructional systems specialists are LGBT.
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Instructional systems specialist demographics by:

Instructional systems specialist gender statistics

46.0% of instructional systems specialists are women and 54.0% of instructional systems specialists are men.
  • Male, 54.0%
  • Female, 46.0%

Instructional systems specialist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male54.0%
Female46.0%

Instructional systems specialist gender pay gap

Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$52,375
female-income
Female income
$51,326

Instructional systems specialist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instructional systems specialist positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of instructional systems specialists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Instructional systems specialist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201059.88%40.12%
201165.22%34.78%
201260.81%39.19%
201363.92%36.08%
201462.97%37.03%
201561.27%38.73%
201658.40%41.60%
201757.48%42.52%
201857.79%42.21%
201953.64%46.36%
202054.85%45.15%
202153.96%46.04%

Instructional systems specialist related jobs gender ratio

We compared instructional systems specialists 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%
Instructional Systems Specialist54%46%
Certified Performance Technologist79%21%
Torque Tester84%16%
Agriculture Consultant84%16%

Instructional systems specialist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among instructional systems specialists is White, which makes up 61.0% of all instructional systems specialists. Comparatively, 15.7% of instructional systems specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of instructional systems specialists are Black or African American.
  • White, 61.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
  • Black or African American, 13.1%
  • Asian, 5.3%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Instructional systems specialist race

Instructional systems specialist racePercentages
White61.0%
Hispanic or Latino15.7%
Black or African American13.1%
Asian5.3%
Unknown4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Instructional systems specialist race and ethnicity over time

See how instructional systems specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Instructional systems specialist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.06%13.25%4.20%11.88%
201168.57%13.70%4.41%10.19%
201268.93%13.86%3.75%10.61%
201366.95%14.85%4.46%11.03%
201465.81%14.37%3.78%12.33%
201564.02%15.15%5.37%12.58%
201667.73%12.75%4.28%12.50%
201764.16%14.37%4.61%13.94%
201864.65%13.84%4.02%13.14%
201964.25%13.18%5.24%14.44%
202060.99%13.58%5.90%13.68%
202160.99%13.08%5.31%15.75%

Instructional systems specialist wage gap by race

According to our data, unknown instructional systems specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian instructional systems specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,452.
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$53,380
White$52,603
Black or African American$52,358
Asian$51,452
Hispanic or Latino$52,099

Average instructional systems specialist age

See how the average age of instructional systems specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Instructional systems specialist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown46
White4244
Black or African American40.549
Asian3040
Hispanic or Latino3843

Instructional systems specialist age breakdown

The average age of instructional systems specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the instructional systems specialist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Instructional systems specialist age breakdown

Instructional Systems Specialist YearsPercentages
40+ years61%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years10%

Instructional systems specialist educational attainment

The most common degree for instructional systems specialists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of instructional systems specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 58%
  • Master's, 26%
  • Associate, 10%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Instructional systems specialists by degree level

Instructional systems specialist degreePercentages
Bachelor's58%
Master's26%
Associate10%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees4%

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Instructional systems specialist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, instructional systems specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,245 annually. With a Master's degree, instructional systems specialists earn a median annual income of $59,426 compared to $53,296 for instructional systems specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
$62,000
$60,000
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$59,426
Bachelor's Degree$53,296
Doctorate Degree$61,245

Instructional systems specialist employment statistics

Most instructional systems specialists work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where instructional systems specialists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where instructional systems specialists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Instructional systems specialist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees23%

Instructional systems specialist jobs by company type

Employees with the instructional systems specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instructional systems specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Instructional systems specialist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education28%
Public12%
Private41%
Government19%

Instructional systems specialist jobs by industry

The most common industries for instructional systems specialists are education, government and technology.

Education

Government

Technology

Professional

Health Care

Instructional systems specialist turnover and employment statistics

Instructional systems specialist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for instructional systems specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Instructional systems specialist unemployment rate by year

YearInstructional systems specialist unemployment rate
20102.66%
20114.18%
20124.25%
20132.95%
20142.65%
20152.60%
20162.14%
20172.99%
20182.61%
20192.88%
20202.90%
20213.24%

Average instructional systems specialist tenure

The average instructional systems specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 510 instructional systems specialists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Instructional systems specialist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years8%
11+ years15%

Instructional systems specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of instructional systems specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Teacher Internship6.04%105,496
Sunday School Teacher9.52%80,236
Director Of Visual Education10.75%18,643
Reading Specialist11.12%2,386
Justice12.94%1,014
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Instructional Systems Specialist15.92%-

Similar instructional systems specialist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Teacher Internship6.04%105,496
Sunday School Teacher9.52%80,236
Director Of Visual Education10.75%18,643
Reading Specialist11.12%2,386
Justice12.94%1,014
Library Technician13.69%24,941

Foreign languages spoken by instructional systems specialists

The most common foreign language among instructional systems specialists is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
  • Spanish, 46.2%
  • Portuguese, 7.7%
  • Turkish, 7.7%
  • German, 7.7%
  • Macedonian, 7.7%
  • Other, 23.0%

Instructional systems specialist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish46.2%
Portuguese7.7%
Turkish7.7%
German7.7%
Macedonian7.7%
Other23.0%

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Instructional systems specialist location demographics

The amount you can make as an instructional systems specialist can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of instructional systems specialists is $68,539. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do instructional systems specialists earn the most?

Instructional systems specialists earn the most in Virginia, where the average instructional systems specialist salary is $75,684. The map here shows where instructional systems specialists 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 Instructional Systems Specialists?

By looking through more than 510 resumes, we found that the most popular places for instructional systems specialists are Quantico, VA and Orlando, FL.
Number of Instructional Systems Specialists

Instructional systems specialist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas2,439$55,059
2Florida1,780$50,279
3New York1,236$75,536
4Pennsylvania1,156$56,828
5Illinois1,081$60,641
6North Carolina1,021$50,525
7Georgia995$47,079
8Washington927$68,710
9Ohio909$59,813
10Arizona822$45,831
11Michigan786$62,324
12New Jersey730$60,851
13Minnesota623$66,351
14California604$61,674
15Oregon538$65,798
16Missouri523$47,254
17Tennessee505$48,496
18Indiana481$44,634
19Wisconsin460$53,302
20Virginia439$75,684
21South Carolina433$40,891
22Connecticut371$72,755
23Iowa342$50,982
24New Mexico289$50,738
25Kansas275$52,269
26Kentucky275$44,404
27Nebraska267$56,259
28Oklahoma253$39,872
29Mississippi233$37,120
30New Hampshire216$66,674
31Louisiana213$43,110
32Nevada211$61,845
33Massachusetts205$70,536
34Idaho199$52,923
35Arkansas195$46,595
36Maryland193$63,675
37West Virginia154$56,473
38Rhode Island149$56,262
39Colorado146$52,071
40South Dakota143$40,625
41North Dakota132$56,097
42Maine130$60,299
43Alaska129$60,620
44Delaware123$66,497
45Montana122$44,506
46Vermont108$65,735
47Wyoming95$66,724
48District of Columbia90$91,890
49Utah76$53,051
50Alabama58$56,012
51Hawaii46$50,765

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