Nursery teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Nursery teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates nursery teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our nursery 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 nursery teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 451,333 nursery teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 93.6% of all nursery teachers are women, while 6.4% are men.
- The average nursery teacher age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of nursery teachers is White (57.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.5%), Black or African American (11.3%) and Asian (8.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 6% of all nursery teachers are LGBT.
- Nursery teachers are 53% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Nursery teacher demographics by:
Nursery teacher gender statistics
93.6% of nursery teachers are women and 6.4% of nursery teachers are men.
- Female, 93.6%
- Male, 6.4%
Nursery teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 93.6% |
| Male | 6.4% |
Nursery teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,228
Female income
$33,982
Nursery teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursery teacher positions over time. Currently, 93.6% of nursery teachers are female.
Nursery teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.81% | 97.19% |
| 2011 | 3.17% | 96.83% |
| 2012 | 3.14% | 96.86% |
| 2013 | 3.47% | 96.53% |
| 2014 | 4.07% | 95.93% |
| 2015 | 4.15% | 95.85% |
| 2016 | 4.54% | 95.46% |
| 2017 | 3.87% | 96.13% |
| 2018 | 5.89% | 94.11% |
| 2019 | 6.28% | 93.72% |
| 2020 | 6.30% | 93.70% |
| 2021 | 6.43% | 93.57% |
Nursery teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursery teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Nursery Teacher | 6% | 94% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Nursery teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursery teachers is White, which makes up 57.1% of all nursery teachers. Comparatively, 17.5% of nursery teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of nursery teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Nursery teacher race
| Nursery teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Nursery teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how nursery teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursery teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.62% | 12.36% | 4.85% | 14.99% |
| 2011 | 63.01% | 13.62% | 4.85% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 62.99% | 13.03% | 4.88% | 15.61% |
| 2013 | 64.78% | 12.70% | 4.91% | 14.14% |
| 2014 | 62.79% | 12.87% | 5.40% | 15.34% |
| 2015 | 62.60% | 12.58% | 5.42% | 16.00% |
| 2016 | 62.07% | 12.11% | 5.48% | 16.18% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 12.05% | 5.87% | 16.33% |
| 2018 | 60.32% | 11.63% | 7.74% | 16.62% |
| 2019 | 61.01% | 10.79% | 7.83% | 16.55% |
| 2020 | 58.34% | 11.05% | 8.23% | 16.87% |
| 2021 | 57.09% | 11.30% | 8.12% | 17.51% |
Nursery teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,764 |
| White | $35,056 |
| Black or African American | $36,817 |
| Asian | $37,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,239 |
Average nursery teacher age
See how the average age of nursery teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nursery teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Nursery teacher age breakdown
The average age of nursery teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the nursery teacher population.
Nursery teacher age breakdown
| Nursery Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Nursery teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for nursery teachers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of nursery teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Nursery teachers by degree level
| Nursery teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Nursery teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,364 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,721 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,893 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,066 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,084 |
Nursery teacher employment statistics
Most nursery teachers work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where nursery teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursery teachers work.
Nursery teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 42% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Nursery teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the nursery teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursery teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Nursery teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 53% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 5% |
Nursery teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for nursery teachers are non profits, education and health care.
Nursery teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 35% |
| Education | 34% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Nursery teacher turnover and employment statistics
Nursery teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursery teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursery teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursery teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average nursery teacher tenure
The average nursery teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,092 nursery teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursery teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Nursery teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Teacher | 6.14% | - |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| College Instructor | 12.94% | 41,053 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Economics Expert | 16.25% | 47,493 |
Similar nursery teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| College Instructor | 12.94% | 41,053 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Economics Expert | 16.25% | 47,493 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursery teachers
The most common foreign language among nursery teachers is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- French, 8.7%
- German, 4.3%
- Arabic, 4.3%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Other, 24.1%
Nursery teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| French | 8.7% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Arabic | 4.3% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Other | 24.1% |
