Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for math teachers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 1,413,345 math teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 53.0% of all math teachers are women, while 47.0% are men.
- The average age of an employed math teacher is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of math teachers is White (72.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), Black or African American (8.1%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- Math teachers are most in-demand in Las Vegas, NV.
- Baltimore, MD pays an annual average wage of $75,469, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- Maryland is the best state for math teachers to live.
- Math teachers are 89% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
Math Teacher Statistics By Gender
53.0% of math teachers are women and 47.0% of math teachers are men.
- Female, 53.0%
- Male, 47.0%
Math Teachers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% |
| Male | 47.0% |
Gender Pay Gap For Math Teacher
Women Earn 95ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Math Teacher Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the math teacher position over time.
Math Teacher Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.79% | 54.21% |
| 2011 | 46.07% | 53.93% |
| 2012 | 46.88% | 53.12% |
| 2013 | 45.94% | 54.06% |
| 2014 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2015 | 45.77% | 54.23% |
| 2016 | 46.04% | 53.96% |
| 2017 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2018 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2019 | 46.88% | 53.12% |
| 2020 | 47.51% | 52.49% |
| 2021 | 46.97% | 53.03% |
Math Teacher Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Math Teacher | 47% | 53% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
Math Teacher Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among math teachers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all math teachers. Comparatively, there are 11.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 8.1% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 72.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Math Teacher Race
| Math Teacher Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Math Teacher Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among math teachers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Math Teacher Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.16% | 8.95% | 2.73% | 10.05% |
| 2011 | 75.83% | 9.00% | 2.92% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 75.45% | 8.74% | 3.00% | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 75.81% | 8.62% | 3.00% | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 74.99% | 9.21% | 3.03% | 10.79% |
| 2015 | 74.58% | 8.71% | 3.58% | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 74.86% | 8.43% | 2.95% | 11.36% |
| 2017 | 75.66% | 7.71% | 3.11% | 11.15% |
| 2018 | 74.61% | 7.94% | 3.76% | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 75.91% | 7.75% | 3.33% | 10.86% |
| 2020 | 73.47% | 7.51% | 3.35% | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 71.98% | 8.15% | 3.61% | 11.84% |
Math Teacher Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,889 |
| White | $46,203 |
| Black or African American | $45,595 |
| Asian | $51,299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,001 |
Average Age of a Math Teacher
We determined the average age of math teachers based on ethnicity and gender.
Math Teacher Age By Race
| 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 |
Math Teacher Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of math teacher employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of math teachers is 40+ years old, which represents 61% of the population.
Math Teacher Age
| Math Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Types of Math Teacher Degree Levels
The most common degree for math teachers is bachelor's degree 72% of math teachers earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 20% and rounding it off is associate degree with 4%.
- Bachelors, 72%
- Masters, 20%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Math Teachers By Education
| Math Teacher Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 72% |
| Masters | 20% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Math Teacher Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,231 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,001 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,865 |
Math Teacher Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where math teachers work. We found most math teachers work for a education company. In addition, the industry that employs the most math teachers is the education industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire math teachers.
Math Teacher Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
The Types Of Companies Math Teacher Work In
Employees with the math teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most math teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Math Teacher Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
Top Industries Hiring Math Teachers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ math teachers. Those industries include education, government and non profits.
Math Teacher Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Math Teacher Turnover And Employment Statistics
Math Teacher Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of math teachers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Math Teacher Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Math Teacher 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Math Teacher Stay in a Job
By looking over 24,867 math teachers resumes, we figured out that the average math teacher enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Math Teacher Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Math Teachers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to math teachers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Aide | 5.04% | 54,098 |
| Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 63,261 |
| Career Discovery Teacher | 8.89% | 54,461 |
| Math Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Math Teacher LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Aide | 5.04% | 54,098 |
| Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 63,261 |
| Career Discovery Teacher | 8.89% | 54,461 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Math Teachers
The most common foreign language among math teachers is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 11.4%
- Chinese, 5.4%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Arabic, 5.0%
- Other, 26.2%
Math Teacher Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Arabic | 5.0% |
| Other | 26.2% |
