Nursing teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Nursing teacher gender statistics
89.5% of nursing teachers are women and 10.5% of nursing teachers are men.
- Female, 89.5%
- Male, 10.5%
Nursing teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.5% |
| Male | 10.5% |
Nursing teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,246
Female income
$68,996
Nursing teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursing teacher positions over time. Currently, 89.5% of nursing teachers are female.
Nursing teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.72% | 89.28% |
| 2011 | 10.93% | 89.07% |
| 2012 | 10.80% | 89.20% |
| 2013 | 10.63% | 89.37% |
| 2014 | 10.21% | 89.79% |
| 2015 | 10.52% | 89.48% |
| 2016 | 10.40% | 89.60% |
| 2017 | 10.62% | 89.38% |
| 2018 | 10.40% | 89.60% |
| 2019 | 10.24% | 89.76% |
| 2020 | 10.00% | 90.00% |
| 2021 | 10.48% | 89.52% |
Nursing teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursing teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Nursing Teacher | 10% | 90% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Nursing teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursing teachers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all nursing teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of nursing teachers are Asian and 10.3% of nursing teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Nursing teacher race
| Nursing teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Nursing teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how nursing teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursing teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.50% | 7.34% | 9.17% | 8.38% |
| 2011 | 72.19% | 7.19% | 9.89% | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 7.48% | 9.76% | 8.38% |
| 2013 | 70.92% | 7.84% | 10.05% | 8.63% |
| 2014 | 71.01% | 7.46% | 9.72% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 7.69% | 10.67% | 9.31% |
| 2016 | 69.95% | 7.62% | 10.39% | 9.20% |
| 2017 | 69.03% | 7.36% | 11.56% | 9.25% |
| 2018 | 70.82% | 7.10% | 9.88% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 69.15% | 7.37% | 10.82% | 9.97% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 7.08% | 10.46% | 10.13% |
| 2021 | 66.07% | 7.20% | 11.26% | 10.25% |
Nursing teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nursing teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nursing teachers have the lowest average salary at $70,333.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,961 |
| White | $71,032 |
| Black or African American | $70,333 |
| Asian | $72,650 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,276 |
Average nursing teacher age
See how the average age of nursing teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nursing teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Nursing teacher age breakdown
The average age of nursing teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nursing teacher population.
Nursing teacher age breakdown
| Nursing Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Nursing teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for nursing teachers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of nursing teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Nursing teachers by degree level
| Nursing teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Nursing teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,486 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,533 |
Nursing teacher employment statistics
Most nursing teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where nursing teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursing teachers work.
Nursing teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Nursing teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the nursing teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursing teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Nursing teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 6% |
Nursing teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for nursing teachers are education, health care and government.
Nursing teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Nursing teacher turnover and employment statistics
Nursing teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursing teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursing teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursing teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average nursing teacher tenure
The average nursing teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 nursing teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursing teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Nursing teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Nursing Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar nursing teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursing teachers
- Thai, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Nursing teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Thai | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
