Montessori preschool teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Montessori preschool teacher gender statistics
91.5% of montessori preschool teachers are women and 8.5% of montessori preschool teachers are men.
- Female, 91.5%
- Male, 8.5%
Montessori preschool teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.5% |
| Male | 8.5% |
Montessori preschool teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,371
Female income
$43,923
Montessori preschool teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in montessori preschool teacher positions over time. Currently, 91.5% of montessori preschool teachers are female.
Montessori preschool teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.83% | 94.17% |
| 2011 | 6.21% | 93.79% |
| 2012 | 6.69% | 93.31% |
| 2013 | 7.38% | 92.62% |
| 2014 | 6.29% | 93.71% |
| 2015 | 7.12% | 92.88% |
| 2016 | 6.22% | 93.78% |
| 2017 | 6.64% | 93.36% |
| 2018 | 7.30% | 92.70% |
| 2019 | 6.89% | 93.11% |
| 2020 | 8.65% | 91.35% |
| 2021 | 8.54% | 91.46% |
Montessori preschool teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared montessori preschool 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% |
| Montessori Preschool Teacher | 9% | 91% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Montessori preschool teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among montessori preschool teachers is White, which makes up 66.8% of all montessori preschool teachers. Comparatively, 15.0% of montessori preschool teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of montessori preschool teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Montessori preschool teacher race
| Montessori preschool teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Montessori preschool teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how montessori preschool teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Montessori preschool teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.97% | 10.10% | 5.11% | 12.18% |
| 2011 | 68.44% | 10.96% | 4.81% | 12.40% |
| 2012 | 67.72% | 11.40% | 5.33% | 12.75% |
| 2013 | 68.86% | 10.47% | 5.43% | 12.46% |
| 2014 | 69.25% | 10.20% | 5.05% | 12.55% |
| 2015 | 68.90% | 9.75% | 5.11% | 13.03% |
| 2016 | 68.38% | 10.71% | 5.33% | 12.67% |
| 2017 | 67.59% | 9.28% | 5.56% | 14.26% |
| 2018 | 67.59% | 8.99% | 5.35% | 14.97% |
| 2019 | 70.02% | 7.16% | 5.78% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 67.70% | 7.10% | 6.22% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 66.77% | 6.83% | 5.90% | 14.99% |
Montessori preschool teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino montessori preschool teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american montessori preschool teachers have the lowest average salary at $45,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,091 |
| White | $45,826 |
| Black or African American | $45,519 |
| Asian | $45,925 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,530 |
Average montessori preschool teacher age
See how the average age of montessori preschool teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Montessori preschool teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32 | 42 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 33 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 38 |
| White | 36 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Montessori preschool teacher age breakdown
The average age of montessori preschool teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the montessori preschool teacher population.
Montessori preschool teacher age breakdown
| Montessori Preschool Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Montessori preschool teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for montessori preschool teachers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of montessori preschool teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Montessori preschool teachers by degree level
| Montessori preschool teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Montessori preschool teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, montessori preschool teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,387 annually. With a Doctorate degree, montessori preschool teachers earn a median annual income of $56,838 compared to $49,294 for montessori preschool teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,387 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,695 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,294 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,055 |
Montessori preschool teacher employment statistics
Company size where montessori preschool teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where montessori preschool teachers work.
Montessori preschool teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Montessori preschool teacher turnover and employment statistics
Montessori preschool teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for montessori preschool teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Montessori preschool teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Montessori preschool teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.15% |
| 2011 | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 6.20% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 4.39% |
| 2016 | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 2.90% |
| 2020 | 4.48% |
| 2021 | 4.49% |
Average montessori preschool teacher tenure
The average montessori preschool teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 montessori preschool teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Montessori preschool teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Montessori preschool teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of montessori preschool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montessori Preschool Teacher | 5.04% | - |
| Learning Disabilities Teacher | 7.55% | 73,700 |
| Middle School Math Teacher | 8.89% | 82,440 |
| Theater Teacher | 11.94% | 53,631 |
Similar montessori preschool teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Disabilities Teacher | 7.55% | 73,700 |
| Middle School Math Teacher | 8.89% | 82,440 |
| Theater Teacher | 11.94% | 53,631 |
Foreign languages spoken by montessori preschool teachers
The most common foreign language among montessori preschool teachers is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 12.5% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- Hebrew, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Tamil, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Montessori preschool teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| Hebrew | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Tamil | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
