Mentor demographics and statistics in the US
Mentor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates mentor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our mentor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about mentors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 35,081 mentors currently employed in the United States.
- 58.6% of all mentors are women, while 41.4% are men.
- The average mentor age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of mentors is White (56.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.4%), Black or African American (10.7%) and Asian (9.6%).
- Mentors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for mentors.
- 11% of all mentors are LGBT.
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Mentor demographics by:
Mentor gender statistics
58.6% of mentors are women and 41.4% of mentors are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Mentor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Mentor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,564
Female income
$34,248
Mentor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mentor positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of mentors are female.
Mentor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2011 | 41.12% | 58.88% |
| 2012 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2013 | 42.80% | 57.20% |
| 2014 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2015 | 40.72% | 59.28% |
| 2016 | 43.07% | 56.93% |
| 2017 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
| 2018 | 42.77% | 57.23% |
| 2019 | 41.23% | 58.77% |
| 2020 | 40.83% | 59.17% |
| 2021 | 41.42% | 58.58% |
Mentor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mentors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Mentor | 41% | 59% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Mentor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mentors is White, which makes up 56.9% of all mentors. Comparatively, 16.4% of mentors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of mentors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mentor race
| Mentor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mentor race and ethnicity over time
See how mentor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mentor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.80% | 11.97% | 7.23% | 13.65% |
| 2011 | 62.84% | 12.12% | 7.58% | 14.21% |
| 2012 | 62.86% | 11.39% | 7.96% | 14.64% |
| 2013 | 62.20% | 11.16% | 7.87% | 15.09% |
| 2014 | 61.76% | 11.13% | 9.13% | 14.52% |
| 2015 | 62.81% | 10.57% | 8.65% | 14.33% |
| 2016 | 61.67% | 11.16% | 8.01% | 15.38% |
| 2017 | 61.22% | 10.79% | 8.77% | 15.51% |
| 2018 | 60.44% | 10.98% | 9.88% | 14.97% |
| 2019 | 61.70% | 10.15% | 9.14% | 15.52% |
| 2020 | 58.98% | 10.43% | 8.99% | 15.76% |
| 2021 | 56.90% | 10.73% | 9.62% | 16.36% |
Mentor wage gap by race
According to our data, white mentors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mentors have the lowest average salary at $35,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,220 |
| White | $37,141 |
| Black or African American | $35,460 |
| Asian | $37,108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,917 |
Average mentor age
See how the average age of mentors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mentor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Mentor age breakdown
The average age of mentors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the mentor population.
Mentor age breakdown
| Mentor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Mentor educational attainment
The most common degree for mentors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of mentors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mentors by degree level
| Mentor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mentor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mentors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,758 annually. With a Master's degree, mentors earn a median annual income of $41,757 compared to $37,267 for mentors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,757 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,912 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,267 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,758 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,301 |
Mentor employment statistics
Most mentors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where mentors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mentors work.
Mentor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Mentor jobs by company type
Employees with the mentor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mentors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Mentor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 5% |
Mentor jobs by industry
The most common industries for mentors are education, non profits and health care.
Mentor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Mentor turnover and employment statistics
Mentor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mentors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mentor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mentor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average mentor tenure
The average mentor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62,714 mentors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mentor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mentor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mentors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Vocal Teacher | 9.70% | 52,146 |
| Mentor | 10.63% | - |
| English As A Second Language Teacher | 12.94% | 97,211 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar mentor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Vocal Teacher | 9.70% | 52,146 |
| English As A Second Language Teacher | 12.94% | 97,211 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by mentors
The most common foreign language among mentors is Spanish at 56.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 56.7%
- French, 10.4%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Mandarin, 4.0%
- Arabic, 3.0%
- Other, 21.6%
Mentor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.7% |
| French | 10.4% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.0% |
| Arabic | 3.0% |
| Other | 21.6% |
