Nursery school teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Nursery school teacher gender statistics
91.6% of nursery school teachers are women and 8.4% of nursery school teachers are men.
- Female, 91.6%
- Male, 8.4%
Nursery school teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.6% |
| Male | 8.4% |
Nursery school teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,802
Female income
$41,435
Nursery school teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursery school teacher positions over time. Currently, 91.6% of nursery school teachers are female.
Nursery school teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.78% | 91.22% |
| 2011 | 8.89% | 91.11% |
| 2012 | 9.02% | 90.98% |
| 2013 | 9.09% | 90.91% |
| 2014 | 8.92% | 91.08% |
| 2015 | 9.10% | 90.90% |
| 2016 | 9.11% | 90.89% |
| 2017 | 9.06% | 90.94% |
| 2018 | 9.27% | 90.73% |
| 2019 | 7.86% | 92.14% |
| 2020 | 8.14% | 91.86% |
| 2021 | 8.38% | 91.62% |
Nursery school teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursery school 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% |
| Nursery School Teacher | 8% | 92% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Nursery school teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursery school teachers is White, which makes up 69.8% of all nursery school teachers. Comparatively, 12.5% of nursery school teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of nursery school teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Nursery school teacher race
| Nursery school teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Nursery school teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how nursery school teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursery school teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.53% | 10.00% | 2.44% | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 76.13% | 9.94% | 2.61% | 9.58% |
| 2012 | 75.96% | 9.80% | 2.67% | 9.71% |
| 2013 | 75.42% | 9.83% | 2.86% | 9.92% |
| 2014 | 75.51% | 9.76% | 2.85% | 9.98% |
| 2015 | 75.25% | 9.43% | 3.00% | 10.34% |
| 2016 | 74.40% | 9.85% | 3.01% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 74.36% | 9.50% | 3.15% | 10.88% |
| 2018 | 74.13% | 9.41% | 3.16% | 11.12% |
| 2019 | 73.25% | 9.72% | 3.33% | 11.61% |
| 2020 | 71.33% | 9.39% | 3.40% | 11.73% |
| 2021 | 69.76% | 9.68% | 3.65% | 12.49% |
Nursery school teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nursery school teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nursery school teachers have the lowest average salary at $42,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,413 |
| White | $43,394 |
| Black or African American | $42,419 |
| Asian | $45,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,601 |
Average nursery school teacher age
See how the average age of nursery school teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nursery school 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 |
Nursery school teacher age breakdown
The average age of nursery school teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nursery school teacher population.
Nursery school teacher age breakdown
| Nursery School Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Nursery school teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for nursery school teachers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of nursery school teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Nursery school teachers by degree level
| Nursery school teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Nursery school teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nursery school teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,184 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nursery school teachers earn a median annual income of $56,734 compared to $47,067 for nursery school teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,184 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,067 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,734 |
Nursery school teacher employment statistics
Most nursery school teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where nursery school teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursery school teachers work.
Nursery school teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
Nursery school teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the nursery school teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursery school teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Nursery school teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 4% |
Nursery school teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for nursery school teachers are education, non profits and health care.
Nursery school teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Non Profits | 23% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Nursery school teacher turnover and employment statistics
Nursery school teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursery school teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursery school teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursery school 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 nursery school teacher tenure
The average nursery school teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 nursery school teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursery school teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Nursery school teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursery school 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Pre-K Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 64,295 |
| Nursery School Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Vocational Education Teacher | 11.94% | 59,549 |
Similar nursery school teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Pre-K Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 64,295 |
| Vocational Education Teacher | 11.94% | 59,549 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursery school teachers
The most common foreign language among nursery school teachers is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- German, 16.7%
- French, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Italian, 5.6%
Nursery school teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| German | 16.7% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
