Mathematics instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Mathematics instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates mathematics instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our mathematics instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about mathematics instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 37,136 mathematics instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 44.0% of all mathematics instructors are women, while 56.0% are men.
- The average mathematics instructor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of mathematics instructors is White (64.5%), followed by Asian (13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%) and Black or African American (7.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 16% of all mathematics instructors are LGBT.
- Mathematics instructors are 95% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to government companies.
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Mathematics instructor demographics by:
Mathematics instructor gender statistics
44.0% of mathematics instructors are women and 56.0% of mathematics instructors are men.
- Male, 56.0%
- Female, 44.0%
Mathematics instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.0% |
| Female | 44.0% |
Mathematics instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,598
Female income
$45,670
Mathematics instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mathematics instructor positions over time. Currently, 44.0% of mathematics instructors are female.
Mathematics instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2011 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2012 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2013 | 56.41% | 43.59% |
| 2014 | 55.30% | 44.70% |
| 2015 | 56.13% | 43.87% |
| 2016 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
| 2017 | 56.38% | 43.62% |
| 2018 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
| 2019 | 55.38% | 44.62% |
| 2020 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2021 | 56.02% | 43.98% |
Mathematics instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mathematics 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% |
| Mathematics Instructor | 56% | 44% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Mathematics instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mathematics instructors is White, which makes up 64.5% of all mathematics instructors. Comparatively, 13.1% of mathematics instructors are Asian and 10.1% of mathematics instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Mathematics instructor race
| Mathematics instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Mathematics instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how mathematics instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mathematics instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.97% | 7.23% | 10.98% | 8.23% |
| 2011 | 70.66% | 7.08% | 11.71% | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 70.25% | 7.37% | 11.58% | 8.23% |
| 2013 | 69.39% | 7.73% | 11.86% | 8.48% |
| 2014 | 69.48% | 7.35% | 11.53% | 8.87% |
| 2015 | 67.93% | 7.58% | 12.48% | 9.16% |
| 2016 | 68.42% | 7.51% | 12.20% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 67.50% | 7.25% | 13.37% | 9.10% |
| 2018 | 69.28% | 6.99% | 11.69% | 9.30% |
| 2019 | 67.62% | 7.26% | 12.64% | 9.82% |
| 2020 | 65.69% | 6.96% | 12.28% | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 64.54% | 7.09% | 13.07% | 10.10% |
Mathematics instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mathematics instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mathematics instructors have the lowest average salary at $46,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,351 |
| White | $47,414 |
| Black or African American | $46,813 |
| Asian | $48,808 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,625 |
Average mathematics instructor age
See how the average age of mathematics instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mathematics 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 |
Mathematics instructor age breakdown
The average age of mathematics instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the mathematics instructor population.
Mathematics instructor age breakdown
| Mathematics Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Mathematics instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for mathematics instructors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of mathematics instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Mathematics instructors by degree level
| Mathematics instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Mathematics instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,668 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,320 |
Mathematics instructor employment statistics
Company size where mathematics instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mathematics instructors work.
Mathematics instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Mathematics instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the mathematics instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mathematics instructors prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Mathematics instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 95% |
| Public | 0% |
| Private | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
Mathematics instructor turnover and employment statistics
Mathematics instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mathematics instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mathematics instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mathematics 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 mathematics instructor tenure
The average mathematics instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,597 mathematics instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mathematics instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mathematics instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mathematics 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 Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Driving Instructor | 9.70% | 28,948 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar mathematics instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Driving Instructor | 9.70% | 28,948 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by mathematics instructors
The most common foreign language among mathematics instructors is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 12.0%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- Mandarin, 5.3%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Other, 29.3%
Mathematics instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.3% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Other | 29.3% |
