Languages and literature instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Languages and literature instructor demographics by:
Languages and literature instructor gender statistics
58.2% of languages and literature instructors are women and 41.8% of languages and literature instructors are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Languages and literature instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Languages and literature instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,637
Female income
$57,536
Languages and literature instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in languages and literature instructor positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of languages and literature instructors are female.
Languages and literature instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2011 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2012 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2013 | 42.18% | 57.82% |
| 2014 | 41.08% | 58.92% |
| 2015 | 41.90% | 58.10% |
| 2016 | 41.57% | 58.43% |
| 2017 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2018 | 41.58% | 58.42% |
| 2019 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2020 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2021 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
Languages and literature instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared languages and literature instructors 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% |
| Languages And Literature Instructor | 42% | 58% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Languages and literature instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among languages and literature instructors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all languages and literature instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of languages and literature instructors are Asian and 10.4% of languages and literature instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Languages and literature instructor race
| Languages and literature instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Languages and literature instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how languages and literature instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Languages and literature instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.28% | 7.44% | 9.12% | 8.52% |
| 2011 | 71.98% | 7.29% | 9.85% | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 71.57% | 7.59% | 9.72% | 8.52% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 7.95% | 10.01% | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 70.79% | 7.57% | 9.68% | 9.16% |
| 2015 | 69.24% | 7.79% | 10.62% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | 69.74% | 7.72% | 10.35% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 68.81% | 7.47% | 11.52% | 9.39% |
| 2018 | 70.60% | 7.21% | 9.84% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 68.93% | 7.48% | 10.78% | 10.11% |
| 2020 | 67.01% | 7.18% | 10.42% | 10.27% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 7.30% | 11.21% | 10.39% |
Languages and literature instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian languages and literature instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american languages and literature instructors have the lowest average salary at $58,783.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,369 |
| White | $59,437 |
| Black or African American | $58,783 |
| Asian | $60,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,666 |
Average languages and literature instructor age
See how the average age of languages and literature instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Languages and literature instructor 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 |
Languages and literature instructor age breakdown
The average age of languages and literature instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the languages and literature instructor population.
Languages and literature instructor age breakdown
| Languages And Literature Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Languages and literature instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for languages and literature instructors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of languages and literature instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 36%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Languages and literature instructors by degree level
| Languages and literature instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Languages and literature instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,798 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,183 |
Languages and literature instructor employment statistics
Company size where languages and literature instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where languages and literature instructors work.
Languages and literature instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Languages and literature instructor turnover and employment statistics
Languages and literature instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for languages and literature instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Languages and literature instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Languages and literature instructor 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 languages and literature instructor tenure
The average languages and literature instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 222 languages and literature instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Languages and literature instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Languages and literature instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of languages and literature instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Languages And Literature Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar languages and literature instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by languages and literature instructors
The most common foreign language among languages and literature instructors is Russian at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 11.9%.
- Russian, 21.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Spanish, 11.9%
- German, 4.8%
- Ukrainian, 4.8%
- Other, 42.8%
Languages and literature instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 21.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Ukrainian | 4.8% |
| Other | 42.8% |
