Literacy tutor demographics and statistics in the US
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Literacy tutor demographics by:
Literacy tutor gender statistics
77.2% of literacy tutors are women and 22.8% of literacy tutors are men.
- Female, 77.2%
- Male, 22.8%
Literacy tutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.2% |
| Male | 22.8% |
Literacy tutor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,718
Female income
$33,204
Literacy tutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in literacy tutor positions over time. Currently, 77.2% of literacy tutors are female.
Literacy tutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.00% | 77.00% |
| 2011 | 22.61% | 77.39% |
| 2012 | 24.48% | 75.52% |
| 2013 | 23.84% | 76.16% |
| 2014 | 23.94% | 76.06% |
| 2015 | 22.32% | 77.68% |
| 2016 | 24.04% | 75.96% |
| 2017 | 24.40% | 75.60% |
| 2018 | 23.82% | 76.18% |
| 2019 | 22.69% | 77.31% |
| 2020 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
| 2021 | 22.83% | 77.17% |
Literacy tutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared literacy tutors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Literacy Tutor | 23% | 77% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Literacy tutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among literacy tutors is White, which makes up 57.7% of all literacy tutors. Comparatively, 17.0% of literacy tutors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of literacy tutors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Literacy tutor race
| Literacy tutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Literacy tutor race and ethnicity over time
See how literacy tutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Literacy tutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.63% | 11.42% | 6.30% | 14.26% |
| 2011 | 63.67% | 11.57% | 6.65% | 14.82% |
| 2012 | 63.70% | 10.84% | 7.03% | 15.25% |
| 2013 | 63.04% | 10.61% | 6.94% | 15.69% |
| 2014 | 62.59% | 10.58% | 8.20% | 15.13% |
| 2015 | 63.65% | 10.03% | 7.72% | 14.94% |
| 2016 | 62.50% | 10.62% | 7.08% | 15.99% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 10.24% | 7.84% | 16.12% |
| 2018 | 61.27% | 10.43% | 8.95% | 15.58% |
| 2019 | 62.53% | 9.60% | 8.21% | 16.13% |
| 2020 | 59.81% | 9.88% | 8.06% | 16.37% |
| 2021 | 57.74% | 10.18% | 8.69% | 16.97% |
Literacy tutor wage gap by race
According to our data, white literacy tutors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american literacy tutors have the lowest average salary at $34,517.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,343 |
| White | $36,347 |
| Black or African American | $34,517 |
| Asian | $36,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,103 |
Average literacy tutor age
See how the average age of literacy tutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Literacy tutor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Literacy tutor age breakdown
The average age of literacy tutors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the literacy tutor population.
Literacy tutor age breakdown
| Literacy Tutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Literacy tutor educational attainment
The most common degree for literacy tutors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of literacy tutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Literacy tutors by degree level
| Literacy tutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Literacy tutor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, literacy tutors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,872 annually. With a Master's degree, literacy tutors earn a median annual income of $41,421 compared to $36,485 for literacy tutors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,421 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,687 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,485 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,872 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,344 |
Literacy tutor employment statistics
Most literacy tutors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where literacy tutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where literacy tutors work.
Literacy tutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Literacy tutor jobs by company type
Employees with the literacy tutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most literacy tutors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Literacy tutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 10% |
Literacy tutor jobs by industry
The most common industries for literacy tutors are education, non profits and government.
Literacy tutor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Literacy tutor turnover and employment statistics
Literacy tutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for literacy tutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Literacy tutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Literacy tutor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average literacy tutor tenure
The average literacy tutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,398 literacy tutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Literacy tutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Literacy tutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of literacy tutors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Scuba Instructor | 9.70% | 24,425 |
| Literacy Tutor | 10.63% | - |
| Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,449 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar literacy tutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Scuba Instructor | 9.70% | 24,425 |
| Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,449 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by literacy tutors
The most common foreign language among literacy tutors is Spanish at 56.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 56.9%
- French, 11.4%
- Italian, 4.6%
- Japanese, 2.5%
- Arabic, 2.5%
- Other, 22.1%
Literacy tutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.9% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Italian | 4.6% |
| Japanese | 2.5% |
| Arabic | 2.5% |
| Other | 22.1% |
