Nutrition educator demographics and statistics in the US
Nutrition educator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates nutrition educator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our nutrition educator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about nutrition educators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 7,962 nutrition educators currently employed in the United States.
- 87.9% of all nutrition educators are women, while 12.1% are men.
- The average nutrition educator age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of nutrition educators is White (66.1%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Black or African American (7.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 16% of all nutrition educators are LGBT.
- Nutrition educators are 43% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Nutrition educator demographics by:
Nutrition educator gender statistics
87.9% of nutrition educators are women and 12.1% of nutrition educators are men.
- Female, 87.9%
- Male, 12.1%
Nutrition educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.9% |
| Male | 12.1% |
Nutrition educator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,362
Female income
$32,675
Nutrition educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutrition educator positions over time. Currently, 87.9% of nutrition educators are female.
Nutrition educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.40% | 87.60% |
| 2011 | 12.63% | 87.37% |
| 2012 | 12.49% | 87.51% |
| 2013 | 12.30% | 87.70% |
| 2014 | 11.82% | 88.18% |
| 2015 | 12.17% | 87.83% |
| 2016 | 12.03% | 87.97% |
| 2017 | 12.29% | 87.71% |
| 2018 | 12.04% | 87.96% |
| 2019 | 11.86% | 88.14% |
| 2020 | 11.58% | 88.42% |
| 2021 | 12.13% | 87.87% |
Nutrition educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared nutrition educators 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% |
| Nutrition Educator | 12% | 88% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Nutrition educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutrition educators is White, which makes up 66.1% of all nutrition educators. Comparatively, 11.3% of nutrition educators are Asian and 10.3% of nutrition educators 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%
Nutrition educator race
| Nutrition educator 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% |
Nutrition educator race and ethnicity over time
See how nutrition educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutrition educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.49% | 7.35% | 9.16% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 72.18% | 7.19% | 9.89% | 8.15% |
| 2012 | 71.77% | 7.49% | 9.76% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 70.91% | 7.85% | 10.05% | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 71.00% | 7.47% | 9.72% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 69.45% | 7.70% | 10.66% | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 7.62% | 10.39% | 9.21% |
| 2017 | 69.02% | 7.37% | 11.56% | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 70.81% | 7.11% | 9.88% | 9.46% |
| 2019 | 69.14% | 7.38% | 10.82% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 67.21% | 7.08% | 10.46% | 10.14% |
| 2021 | 66.06% | 7.21% | 11.25% | 10.26% |
Nutrition educator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nutrition educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nutrition educators have the lowest average salary at $33,084.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,276 |
| White | $33,297 |
| Black or African American | $33,084 |
| Asian | $33,788 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,370 |
Average nutrition educator age
See how the average age of nutrition educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nutrition educator 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 |
Nutrition educator age breakdown
The average age of nutrition educators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nutrition educator population.
Nutrition educator age breakdown
| Nutrition Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Nutrition educator educational attainment
The most common degree for nutrition educators is bachelor's degree, with 74% of nutrition educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Nutrition educators by degree level
| Nutrition educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Nutrition educator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,735 |
| Doctorate Degree | $37,277 |
Nutrition educator employment statistics
Most nutrition educators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where nutrition educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutrition educators work.
Nutrition educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Nutrition educator jobs by company type
Employees with the nutrition educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nutrition educators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Nutrition educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 17% |
Nutrition educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for nutrition educators are education, health care and non profits.
Nutrition educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Nutrition educator turnover and employment statistics
Nutrition educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutrition educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutrition educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nutrition educator 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 nutrition educator tenure
The average nutrition educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,135 nutrition educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutrition educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Nutrition educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nutrition educators 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 |
| 4th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,138 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Nutrition Educator | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar nutrition educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| 4th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,138 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by nutrition educators
The most common foreign language among nutrition educators is Spanish at 61.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 61.0%
- French, 10.7%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 3.2%
- Italian, 2.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Nutrition educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.0% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 3.2% |
| Italian | 2.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |
