Master instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Master instructor gender statistics
26.8% of master instructors are women and 73.2% of master instructors are men.
- Male, 73.2%
- Female, 26.8%
Master instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.2% |
| Female | 26.8% |
Master instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,875
Female income
$49,495
Master instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in master instructor positions over time. Currently, 26.8% of master instructors are female.
Master instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| 2011 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2012 | 73.81% | 26.19% |
| 2013 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2014 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
| 2015 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2016 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2017 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2018 | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 2019 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2020 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2021 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
Master instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared master 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% |
| Master Instructor | 73% | 27% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Master instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among master instructors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all master instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of master instructors are Asian and 10.3% of master instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Master instructor race
| Master instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Master instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how master instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Master instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.48% | 7.35% | 9.16% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 72.17% | 7.20% | 9.89% | 8.15% |
| 2012 | 71.76% | 7.49% | 9.76% | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 70.90% | 7.85% | 10.05% | 8.65% |
| 2014 | 70.99% | 7.47% | 9.72% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 69.44% | 7.70% | 10.66% | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 69.93% | 7.63% | 10.39% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 69.01% | 7.37% | 11.55% | 9.27% |
| 2018 | 70.80% | 7.11% | 9.88% | 9.46% |
| 2019 | 69.13% | 7.38% | 10.82% | 9.99% |
| 2020 | 67.21% | 7.09% | 10.46% | 10.14% |
| 2021 | 66.05% | 7.21% | 11.25% | 10.26% |
Master instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian master instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american master instructors have the lowest average salary at $50,906.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,578 |
| White | $51,648 |
| Black or African American | $50,906 |
| Asian | $53,390 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,887 |
Average master instructor age
See how the average age of master instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Master 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 |
Master instructor age breakdown
The average age of master instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the master instructor population.
Master instructor age breakdown
| Master Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Master instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for master instructors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of master instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 16%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Master instructors by degree level
| Master instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Master instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,154 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,654 |
Master instructor employment statistics
Most master instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where master instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where master instructors work.
Master instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Master instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the master instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most master instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Master instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 8% |
Master instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for master instructors are education, technology and professional.
Master instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Master instructor turnover and employment statistics
Master instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for master instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Master instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Master 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 master instructor tenure
The average master instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,367 master instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Master instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Master instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of master 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| First Aid Instructor | 9.70% | 50,978 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Master Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar master instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| First Aid Instructor | 9.70% | 50,978 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by master instructors
The most common foreign language among master instructors is Spanish at 42.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and Thai is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 42.6%
- French, 7.4%
- Thai, 7.4%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 31.4%
Master instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.6% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Thai | 7.4% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 31.4% |
