Instructor, contract demographics and statistics in the US
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Instructor, contract demographics by:
Instructor, contract gender statistics
43.0% of instructors, contract are women and 57.0% of instructors, contract are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Instructor, contract gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Instructor, contract gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,191
Female income
$49,009
Instructor, contract gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instructor, contract positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of instructors, contract are female.
Instructor, contract gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
| 2011 | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 2012 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2013 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2014 | 56.30% | 43.70% |
| 2015 | 57.12% | 42.88% |
| 2016 | 56.79% | 43.21% |
| 2017 | 57.38% | 42.62% |
| 2018 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2019 | 56.38% | 43.62% |
| 2020 | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| 2021 | 57.02% | 42.98% |
Instructor, contract related jobs gender ratio
We compared instructors, contract 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% |
| Instructor, Contract | 57% | 43% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Instructor, contract demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instructors, contract is White, which makes up 66.0% of all instructors, contract. Comparatively, 11.2% of instructors, contract are Asian and 10.3% of instructors, contract are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.0%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Instructor, contract race
| Instructor, contract race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Instructor, contract race and ethnicity over time
See how instructor, contract racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instructor, contract race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.42% | 7.38% | 9.15% | 8.43% |
| 2011 | 72.12% | 7.22% | 9.88% | 8.19% |
| 2012 | 71.71% | 7.52% | 9.75% | 8.43% |
| 2013 | 70.85% | 7.88% | 10.04% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 70.94% | 7.50% | 9.70% | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 69.39% | 7.73% | 10.65% | 9.36% |
| 2016 | 69.88% | 7.65% | 10.38% | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 68.96% | 7.40% | 11.54% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 70.74% | 7.14% | 9.87% | 9.50% |
| 2019 | 69.07% | 7.41% | 10.81% | 10.02% |
| 2020 | 67.15% | 7.11% | 10.45% | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 66.00% | 7.24% | 11.24% | 10.30% |
Instructor, contract wage gap by race
According to our data, asian instructors, contract have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american instructors, contract have the lowest average salary at $50,304.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,919 |
| White | $50,983 |
| Black or African American | $50,304 |
| Asian | $52,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,202 |
Average instructor, contract age
See how the average age of instructors, contract varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Instructor, contract 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 |
Instructor, contract age breakdown
The average age of instructors, contract is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the instructor, contract population.
Instructor, contract age breakdown
| Instructor, Contract Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Instructor, contract educational attainment
The most common degree for instructors, contract is bachelor's degree, with 57% of instructors, contract earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Instructors, contract by degree level
| Instructor, contract degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Instructor, contract wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,361 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,597 |
Instructor, contract employment statistics
Most instructors, contract work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where instructors, contract work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instructors, contract work.
Instructor, contract jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Instructor, contract jobs by company type
Employees with the instructor, contract job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instructors, contract prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Instructor, contract jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 12% |
Instructor, contract jobs by industry
The most common industries for instructors, contract are education, professional and technology.
Instructor, contract industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Instructor, contract turnover and employment statistics
Instructor, contract unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instructors, contract between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instructor, contract unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instructor, contract 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 instructor, contract tenure
The average instructor, contract stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,236 instructors, contract resumes in Zippia's database.
Instructor, contract tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Instructor, contract LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instructors, contract 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructor, Contract | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar instructor, contract jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by instructors, contract
The most common foreign language among instructors, contract is Spanish at 40.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.6%.
- Spanish, 40.4%
- Japanese, 10.6%
- Italian, 10.6%
- Russian, 8.5%
- French, 4.3%
- Other, 25.6%
Instructor, contract languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.4% |
| Japanese | 10.6% |
| Italian | 10.6% |
| Russian | 8.5% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Other | 25.6% |
