Master teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Master teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates master teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our master teacher estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about master teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,244,959 master teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 81.4% of all master teachers are women, while 18.6% are men.
- The average master teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of master teachers is White (69.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.6%), Black or African American (9.8%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Master teachers are most in-demand in Little Rock, AR.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for master teachers.
- 9% of all master teachers are LGBT.
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Master teacher demographics by:
Master teacher gender statistics
81.4% of master teachers are women and 18.6% of master teachers are men.
- Female, 81.4%
- Male, 18.6%
Master teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.4% |
| Male | 18.6% |
Master teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,075
Female income
$31,880
Master teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in master teacher positions over time. Currently, 81.4% of master teachers are female.
Master teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.40% | 80.60% |
| 2011 | 19.62% | 80.38% |
| 2012 | 19.88% | 80.12% |
| 2013 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
| 2014 | 19.67% | 80.33% |
| 2015 | 20.04% | 79.96% |
| 2016 | 20.06% | 79.94% |
| 2017 | 19.95% | 80.05% |
| 2018 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2019 | 17.59% | 82.41% |
| 2020 | 18.15% | 81.85% |
| 2021 | 18.62% | 81.38% |
Master teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared master 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% |
| Master Teacher | 19% | 81% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Master teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among master teachers is White, which makes up 69.6% of all master teachers. Comparatively, 12.6% of master teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of master teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Master teacher race
| Master teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Master teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how master teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Master teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 10.08% | 2.45% | 9.48% |
| 2011 | 75.95% | 10.02% | 2.62% | 9.66% |
| 2012 | 75.78% | 9.88% | 2.68% | 9.79% |
| 2013 | 75.24% | 9.91% | 2.87% | 10.01% |
| 2014 | 75.33% | 9.84% | 2.86% | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 75.07% | 9.52% | 3.01% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 74.22% | 9.93% | 3.02% | 10.83% |
| 2017 | 74.18% | 9.58% | 3.16% | 10.97% |
| 2018 | 73.95% | 9.49% | 3.17% | 11.21% |
| 2019 | 73.07% | 9.80% | 3.34% | 11.69% |
| 2020 | 71.15% | 9.47% | 3.41% | 11.82% |
| 2021 | 69.58% | 9.76% | 3.66% | 12.58% |
Master teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,712 |
| White | $33,695 |
| Black or African American | $32,790 |
| Asian | $35,421 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,821 |
Average master teacher age
See how the average age of master teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Master 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 |
Master teacher age breakdown
The average age of master teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the master teacher population.
Master teacher age breakdown
| Master Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Master teacher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Master teachers by degree level
| Master teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Master teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,141 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,460 |
Master teacher employment statistics
Most master teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where master teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where master teachers work.
Master teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Master teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the master teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most master teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Master teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 7% |
Master teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for master teachers are education, non profits and professional.
Master teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Master teacher turnover and employment statistics
Master teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for master teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Master teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Master 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 master teacher tenure
The average master teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,997 master teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Master teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Master teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of master 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthand Teacher | 5.04% | 52,269 |
| Emotional Disabilities Teacher | 7.55% | 54,582 |
| Master Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Auto Service Instructor | 11.94% | 31,468 |
Similar master teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthand Teacher | 5.04% | 52,269 |
| Emotional Disabilities Teacher | 7.55% | 54,582 |
| Auto Service Instructor | 11.94% | 31,468 |
Foreign languages spoken by master teachers
The most common foreign language among master teachers is Spanish at 58.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 58.0%
- French, 9.1%
- German, 5.7%
- Italian, 4.5%
- Portuguese, 2.3%
- Other, 20.4%
Master teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.0% |
| French | 9.1% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
| Portuguese | 2.3% |
| Other | 20.4% |
