Life sciences instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Life sciences instructor gender statistics
50.0% of life sciences instructors are women and 50.0% of life sciences instructors are men.
- Male, 50.0%
- Female, 50.0%
Life sciences instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Life sciences instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,919
Female income
$58,261
Life sciences instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in life sciences instructor positions over time. Currently, 50.0% of life sciences instructors are female.
Life sciences instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2011 | 49.09% | 50.91% |
| 2012 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2013 | 48.96% | 51.04% |
| 2014 | 48.92% | 51.08% |
| 2015 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
| 2016 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2017 | 49.38% | 50.62% |
| 2018 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2019 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2020 | 50.54% | 49.46% |
| 2021 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Life sciences instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared life sciences instructors 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% |
| Life Sciences Instructor | 50% | 50% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Life sciences instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among life sciences instructors is White, which makes up 72.8% of all life sciences instructors. Comparatively, 11.4% of life sciences instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of life sciences instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Life sciences instructor race
| Life sciences instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Life sciences instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how life sciences instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Life sciences instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.95% | 8.63% | 2.68% | 9.64% |
| 2011 | 76.62% | 8.68% | 2.87% | 9.64% |
| 2012 | 76.25% | 8.42% | 2.94% | 10.10% |
| 2013 | 76.61% | 8.30% | 2.95% | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 75.79% | 8.89% | 2.98% | 10.38% |
| 2015 | 75.38% | 8.39% | 3.53% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 75.65% | 8.10% | 2.90% | 10.95% |
| 2017 | 76.46% | 7.39% | 3.06% | 10.74% |
| 2018 | 75.41% | 7.62% | 3.71% | 10.86% |
| 2019 | 76.71% | 7.42% | 3.28% | 10.46% |
| 2020 | 74.27% | 7.19% | 3.30% | 10.82% |
| 2021 | 72.78% | 7.82% | 3.55% | 11.43% |
Life sciences instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian life sciences instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american life sciences instructors have the lowest average salary at $59,347.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,777 |
| White | $60,236 |
| Black or African American | $59,347 |
| Asian | $67,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,874 |
Average life sciences instructor age
See how the average age of life sciences instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Life sciences instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Life sciences instructor age breakdown
The average age of life sciences instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the life sciences instructor population.
Life sciences instructor age breakdown
| Life Sciences Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Life sciences instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for life sciences instructors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of life sciences instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Life sciences instructors by degree level
| Life sciences instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Life sciences instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, life sciences instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $79,060 annually. With a Master's degree, life sciences instructors earn a median annual income of $78,105 compared to $64,346 for life sciences instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,105 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,346 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,060 |
Life sciences instructor employment statistics
Company size where life sciences instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where life sciences instructors work.
Life sciences instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Life sciences instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the life sciences instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most life sciences instructors prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Life sciences instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
Life sciences instructor turnover and employment statistics
Life sciences instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for life sciences instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Life sciences instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Life sciences instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average life sciences instructor tenure
The average life sciences instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 life sciences instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Life sciences instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Life sciences instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of life sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Floater | 5.04% | 6,071 |
| City Planning Teacher | 7.55% | 69,582 |
| Elementary School Registrar | 8.89% | 65,100 |
| Life Sciences Instructor | 11.94% | - |
Similar life sciences instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Floater | 5.04% | 6,071 |
| City Planning Teacher | 7.55% | 69,582 |
| Elementary School Registrar | 8.89% | 65,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by life sciences instructors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Life sciences instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |