Mentor teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Mentor teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates mentor teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our mentor 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 mentor teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,348,552 mentor teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 71.9% of all mentor teachers are women, while 28.1% are men.
- The average mentor teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of mentor teachers is White (69.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Mentor teachers are most in-demand in Farmersville, CA.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for mentor teachers.
- 9% of all mentor teachers are LGBT.
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Mentor teacher demographics by:
Mentor teacher gender statistics
71.9% of mentor teachers are women and 28.1% of mentor teachers are men.
- Female, 71.9%
- Male, 28.1%
Mentor teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.9% |
| Male | 28.1% |
Mentor teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,939
Female income
$41,835
Mentor teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mentor teacher positions over time. Currently, 71.9% of mentor teachers are female.
Mentor teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.11% | 70.89% |
| 2011 | 29.40% | 70.60% |
| 2012 | 29.75% | 70.25% |
| 2013 | 29.90% | 70.10% |
| 2014 | 29.47% | 70.53% |
| 2015 | 29.95% | 70.05% |
| 2016 | 29.98% | 70.02% |
| 2017 | 29.83% | 70.17% |
| 2018 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2019 | 26.69% | 73.31% |
| 2020 | 27.45% | 72.55% |
| 2021 | 28.08% | 71.92% |
Mentor teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared mentor 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% |
| Mentor Teacher | 28% | 72% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Mentor teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mentor teachers is White, which makes up 69.1% of all mentor teachers. Comparatively, 12.8% of mentor teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of mentor teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mentor teacher race
| Mentor teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mentor teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how mentor teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mentor teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.86% | 10.30% | 2.48% | 9.71% |
| 2011 | 75.46% | 10.24% | 2.65% | 9.89% |
| 2012 | 75.29% | 10.11% | 2.71% | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 10.14% | 2.90% | 10.24% |
| 2014 | 74.84% | 10.07% | 2.89% | 10.30% |
| 2015 | 74.58% | 9.74% | 3.04% | 10.66% |
| 2016 | 73.73% | 10.15% | 3.05% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 73.68% | 9.81% | 3.19% | 11.20% |
| 2018 | 73.46% | 9.71% | 3.20% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 72.57% | 10.02% | 3.37% | 11.92% |
| 2020 | 70.66% | 9.69% | 3.44% | 12.05% |
| 2021 | 69.08% | 9.98% | 3.69% | 12.81% |
Mentor teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mentor teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mentor teachers have the lowest average salary at $42,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,594 |
| White | $43,577 |
| Black or African American | $42,711 |
| Asian | $45,212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,647 |
Average mentor teacher age
See how the average age of mentor teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mentor 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 |
Mentor teacher age breakdown
The average age of mentor teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mentor teacher population.
Mentor teacher age breakdown
| Mentor Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Mentor teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for mentor teachers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of mentor teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Mentor teachers by degree level
| Mentor teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Mentor teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mentor teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,611 annually. With a Doctorate degree, mentor teachers earn a median annual income of $55,224 compared to $46,821 for mentor teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,821 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,224 |
Mentor teacher employment statistics
Most mentor teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where mentor teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mentor teachers work.
Mentor teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Mentor teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the mentor teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mentor teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Mentor teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 5% |
Mentor teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for mentor teachers are education, non profits and government.
Mentor teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Mentor teacher turnover and employment statistics
Mentor teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mentor teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mentor teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mentor 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 mentor teacher tenure
The average mentor teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,925 mentor teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mentor teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Mentor teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mentor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Specialist | 5.04% | 33,451 |
| In-Class Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 91,114 |
| Mentor Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Automotive Teacher | 11.94% | 85,613 |
Similar mentor teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Specialist | 5.04% | 33,451 |
| In-Class Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 91,114 |
| Automotive Teacher | 11.94% | 85,613 |
Foreign languages spoken by mentor teachers
The most common foreign language among mentor teachers is Spanish at 53.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and German is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 53.6%
- French, 9.3%
- German, 4.6%
- Korean, 4.1%
- Mandarin, 4.1%
- Other, 24.3%
Mentor teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.6% |
| French | 9.3% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Korean | 4.1% |
| Mandarin | 4.1% |
| Other | 24.3% |
