Nutrition teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Nutrition teacher gender statistics
78.4% of nutrition teachers are women and 21.6% of nutrition teachers are men.
- Female, 78.4%
- Male, 21.6%
Nutrition teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.4% |
| Male | 21.6% |
Nutrition teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,292
Female income
$39,733
Nutrition teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutrition teacher positions over time. Currently, 78.4% of nutrition teachers are female.
Nutrition teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.85% | 79.15% |
| 2011 | 21.04% | 78.96% |
| 2012 | 21.58% | 78.42% |
| 2013 | 20.95% | 79.05% |
| 2014 | 20.93% | 79.07% |
| 2015 | 20.84% | 79.16% |
| 2016 | 21.02% | 78.98% |
| 2017 | 21.23% | 78.77% |
| 2018 | 20.75% | 79.25% |
| 2019 | 21.58% | 78.42% |
| 2020 | 22.02% | 77.98% |
| 2021 | 21.65% | 78.35% |
Nutrition teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared nutrition 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% |
| Nutrition Teacher | 22% | 78% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Nutrition teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutrition teachers is White, which makes up 72.6% of all nutrition teachers. Comparatively, 11.5% of nutrition teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of nutrition teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Nutrition teacher race
| Nutrition teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Nutrition teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how nutrition teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutrition teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.74% | 8.71% | 2.70% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 76.41% | 8.77% | 2.88% | 9.75% |
| 2012 | 76.04% | 8.50% | 2.96% | 10.21% |
| 2013 | 76.40% | 8.38% | 2.96% | 10.22% |
| 2014 | 75.58% | 8.98% | 3.00% | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 75.17% | 8.48% | 3.55% | 10.46% |
| 2016 | 75.44% | 8.19% | 2.92% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 76.25% | 7.48% | 3.08% | 10.85% |
| 2018 | 75.20% | 7.70% | 3.72% | 10.97% |
| 2019 | 76.50% | 7.51% | 3.29% | 10.56% |
| 2020 | 74.06% | 7.28% | 3.31% | 10.93% |
| 2021 | 72.57% | 7.91% | 3.57% | 11.54% |
Nutrition teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nutrition teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nutrition teachers have the lowest average salary at $40,493.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,793 |
| White | $41,114 |
| Black or African American | $40,493 |
| Asian | $46,372 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,960 |
Average nutrition teacher age
See how the average age of nutrition teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nutrition teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Nutrition teacher age breakdown
The average age of nutrition teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the nutrition teacher population.
Nutrition teacher age breakdown
| Nutrition Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Nutrition teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for nutrition teachers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of nutrition teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Nutrition teachers by degree level
| Nutrition teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Nutrition teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nutrition teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,325 annually. With a Master's degree, nutrition teachers earn a median annual income of $53,652 compared to $43,991 for nutrition teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,652 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,991 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,325 |
Nutrition teacher employment statistics
Most nutrition teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where nutrition teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutrition teachers work.
Nutrition teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Nutrition teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the nutrition teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nutrition teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Nutrition teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 7% |
Nutrition teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for nutrition teachers are education, non profits and health care.
Nutrition teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Nutrition teacher turnover and employment statistics
Nutrition teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutrition teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutrition teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nutrition teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average nutrition teacher tenure
The average nutrition teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 nutrition teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutrition teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Nutrition teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nutrition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthand Teacher | 5.04% | 52,269 |
| Mentally Impaired Teacher | 7.55% | 52,627 |
| Reading Teacher | 8.89% | 68,234 |
| Nutrition Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar nutrition teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthand Teacher | 5.04% | 52,269 |
| Mentally Impaired Teacher | 7.55% | 52,627 |
| Reading Teacher | 8.89% | 68,234 |
Foreign languages spoken by nutrition teachers
The most common foreign language among nutrition teachers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
Nutrition teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |