Life skills teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Life skills teacher gender statistics
74.5% of life skills teachers are women and 25.5% of life skills teachers are men.
- Female, 74.5%
- Male, 25.5%
Life skills teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.5% |
| Male | 25.5% |
Life skills teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,818
Female income
$36,170
Life skills teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in life skills teacher positions over time. Currently, 74.5% of life skills teachers are female.
Life skills teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.50% | 73.50% |
| 2011 | 26.77% | 73.23% |
| 2012 | 27.10% | 72.90% |
| 2013 | 27.25% | 72.75% |
| 2014 | 26.84% | 73.16% |
| 2015 | 27.29% | 72.71% |
| 2016 | 27.32% | 72.68% |
| 2017 | 27.18% | 72.82% |
| 2018 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2019 | 24.22% | 75.78% |
| 2020 | 24.94% | 75.06% |
| 2021 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
Life skills teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared life skills 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% |
| Life Skills Teacher | 26% | 74% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Life skills teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among life skills teachers is White, which makes up 69.4% of all life skills teachers. Comparatively, 12.7% of life skills teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of life skills teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Life skills teacher race
| Life skills teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Life skills teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how life skills teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Life skills teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.19% | 10.15% | 2.46% | 9.56% |
| 2011 | 75.79% | 10.09% | 2.63% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 9.96% | 2.69% | 9.87% |
| 2013 | 75.08% | 9.99% | 2.88% | 10.08% |
| 2014 | 75.17% | 9.92% | 2.87% | 10.15% |
| 2015 | 74.91% | 9.59% | 3.02% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 74.06% | 10.00% | 3.03% | 10.90% |
| 2017 | 74.01% | 9.66% | 3.17% | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 73.79% | 9.56% | 3.18% | 11.28% |
| 2019 | 72.90% | 9.87% | 3.35% | 11.77% |
| 2020 | 70.98% | 9.54% | 3.42% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | 69.41% | 9.83% | 3.67% | 12.65% |
Life skills teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian life skills teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american life skills teachers have the lowest average salary at $36,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,548 |
| White | $37,535 |
| Black or African American | $36,857 |
| Asian | $38,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,370 |
Average life skills teacher age
See how the average age of life skills teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Life skills 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 |
Life skills teacher age breakdown
The average age of life skills teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the life skills teacher population.
Life skills teacher age breakdown
| Life Skills Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Life skills teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for life skills teachers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of life skills teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Life skills teachers by degree level
| Life skills teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Life skills teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, life skills teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,833 annually. With a Doctorate degree, life skills teachers earn a median annual income of $46,536 compared to $40,062 for life skills teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,833 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,062 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,536 |
Life skills teacher employment statistics
Most life skills teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where life skills teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where life skills teachers work.
Life skills teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Life skills teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the life skills teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most life skills teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Life skills teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 7% |
Life skills teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for life skills teachers are education, health care and government.
Life skills teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Life skills teacher turnover and employment statistics
Life skills teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for life skills teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Life skills teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Life skills 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 life skills teacher tenure
The average life skills teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 892 life skills teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Life skills teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Life skills teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of life skills 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,563 |
| Mentally Retarded Teacher | 7.55% | 52,597 |
| Life Skills Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Sports Teacher | 11.94% | 54,547 |
Similar life skills teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,563 |
| Mentally Retarded Teacher | 7.55% | 52,597 |
| Sports Teacher | 11.94% | 54,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by life skills teachers
The most common foreign language among life skills teachers is Spanish at 51.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 51.9%
- French, 14.8%
- Mandarin, 7.4%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- Braille, 3.7%
- Other, 14.8%
Life skills teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.9% |
| French | 14.8% |
| Mandarin | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| Braille | 3.7% |
| Other | 14.8% |
