Medicine teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Medicine teacher gender statistics
57.7% of medicine teachers are women and 42.3% of medicine teachers are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Medicine teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Medicine teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,882
Female income
$46,689
Medicine teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medicine teacher positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of medicine teachers are female.
Medicine teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2011 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2012 | 43.12% | 56.88% |
| 2013 | 42.69% | 57.31% |
| 2014 | 41.59% | 58.41% |
| 2015 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2016 | 42.08% | 57.92% |
| 2017 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2018 | 42.09% | 57.91% |
| 2019 | 41.68% | 58.32% |
| 2020 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2021 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
Medicine teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared medicine teachers 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% |
| Medicine Teacher | 42% | 58% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Medicine teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medicine teachers is White, which makes up 70.8% of all medicine teachers. Comparatively, 12.2% of medicine teachers are Asian and 7.2% of medicine teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Medicine teacher race
| Medicine teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Medicine teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how medicine teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medicine teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 5.07% | 10.09% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 4.91% | 10.81% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 5.21% | 10.68% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 5.57% | 10.97% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 5.19% | 10.64% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.42% | 11.59% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 5.34% | 11.31% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 5.09% | 12.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 4.83% | 10.80% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 5.10% | 11.74% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 4.80% | 11.38% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 70.84% | 4.93% | 12.18% | 7.22% |
Medicine teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medicine teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medicine teachers have the lowest average salary at $47,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,604 |
| White | $48,672 |
| Black or African American | $47,988 |
| Asian | $50,268 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,906 |
Average medicine teacher age
See how the average age of medicine teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medicine teacher 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 |
Medicine teacher age breakdown
The average age of medicine teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the medicine teacher population.
Medicine teacher age breakdown
| Medicine Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Medicine teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for medicine teachers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of medicine teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 28%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Medicine teachers by degree level
| Medicine teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Medicine teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,097 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,439 |
Medicine teacher employment statistics
Company size where medicine teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medicine teachers work.
Medicine teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Medicine teacher turnover and employment statistics
Medicine teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medicine teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medicine teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medicine teacher 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 medicine teacher tenure
The average medicine teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 medicine teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medicine teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Medicine teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Medicine Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar medicine teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by medicine teachers
The most common foreign language among medicine teachers is Portuguese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Medicine teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |