Junior teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Junior teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates junior teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our junior 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 junior teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 939,247 junior teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 68.4% of all junior teachers are women, while 31.6% are men.
- The average junior teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of junior teachers is White (69.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 9% of all junior teachers are LGBT.
- Junior teachers are 73% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Junior teacher demographics by:
Junior teacher gender statistics
68.4% of junior teachers are women and 31.6% of junior teachers are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Junior teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Junior teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,826
Female income
$44,759
Junior teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior teacher positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of junior teachers are female.
Junior teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.71% | 67.29% |
| 2011 | 33.02% | 66.98% |
| 2012 | 33.39% | 66.61% |
| 2013 | 33.55% | 66.45% |
| 2014 | 33.09% | 66.91% |
| 2015 | 33.60% | 66.40% |
| 2016 | 33.63% | 66.37% |
| 2017 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2018 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2019 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
| 2020 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2021 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
Junior teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Junior Teacher | 32% | 68% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Junior teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior teachers is White, which makes up 69.1% of all junior teachers. Comparatively, 12.8% of junior teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of junior teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Junior teacher race
| Junior teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Junior teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how junior teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.84% | 10.31% | 2.48% | 9.72% |
| 2011 | 75.45% | 10.25% | 2.65% | 9.90% |
| 2012 | 75.27% | 10.11% | 2.71% | 10.03% |
| 2013 | 74.74% | 10.14% | 2.90% | 10.24% |
| 2014 | 74.83% | 10.07% | 2.89% | 10.31% |
| 2015 | 74.57% | 9.75% | 3.04% | 10.67% |
| 2016 | 73.72% | 10.16% | 3.05% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 73.67% | 9.81% | 3.19% | 11.21% |
| 2018 | 73.44% | 9.72% | 3.20% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 72.56% | 10.03% | 3.37% | 11.93% |
| 2020 | 70.64% | 9.70% | 3.44% | 12.06% |
| 2021 | 69.07% | 9.99% | 3.69% | 12.81% |
Junior teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian junior teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american junior teachers have the lowest average salary at $45,620.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,487 |
| White | $46,474 |
| Black or African American | $45,620 |
| Asian | $48,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,518 |
Average junior teacher age
See how the average age of junior teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Junior teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Junior teacher age breakdown
The average age of junior teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the junior teacher population.
Junior teacher age breakdown
| Junior Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Junior teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for junior teachers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of junior teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Junior teachers by degree level
| Junior teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Junior teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,126 annually. With a Doctorate degree, junior teachers earn a median annual income of $57,716 compared to $49,616 for junior teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,126 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,616 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,716 |
Junior teacher employment statistics
Most junior teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where junior teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior teachers work.
Junior teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Junior teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the junior teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Junior teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 2% |
Junior teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior teachers are education, non profits and professional.
Junior teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Junior teacher turnover and employment statistics
Junior teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average junior teacher tenure
The average junior teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 603 junior teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Junior teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 67,810 |
| Director Of Special Education | 7.55% | 21,975 |
| Junior Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Consumer Science Teacher | 11.94% | 57,973 |
Similar junior teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 67,810 |
| Director Of Special Education | 7.55% | 21,975 |
| Consumer Science Teacher | 11.94% | 57,973 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior teachers
The most common foreign language among junior teachers is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- French, 8.6%
- Japanese, 5.7%
- Urdu, 5.7%
- Swedish, 2.9%
- Other, 22.8%
Junior teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Japanese | 5.7% |
| Urdu | 5.7% |
| Swedish | 2.9% |
| Other | 22.8% |