Parent educator demographics and statistics in the US
Parent educator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates parent educator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our parent 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 parent educators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 5,639 parent educators currently employed in the United States.
- 91.0% of all parent educators are women, while 9.0% are men.
- The average parent educator age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of parent educators is White (66.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.3%), Black or African American (10.6%) and Asian (4.4%).
- Parent educators are most in-demand in Miami, FL.
- Allentown, PA pays an annual average wage of $47,122, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women parent educators earned 95% of what men earned.
- New Hampshire is the best state for parent educators to live.
- Parent educators are 47% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Parent educator demographics by:
Parent educator gender statistics
91.0% of parent educators are women and 9.0% of parent educators are men.
- Female, 91.0%
- Male, 9.0%
Parent educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.0% |
| Male | 9.0% |
Parent educator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,624
Female income
$36,559
Parent educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parent educator positions over time. Currently, 91.0% of parent educators are female.
Parent educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.20% | 89.80% |
| 2011 | 10.23% | 89.77% |
| 2012 | 9.65% | 90.35% |
| 2013 | 10.45% | 89.55% |
| 2014 | 9.84% | 90.16% |
| 2015 | 9.74% | 90.26% |
| 2016 | 9.90% | 90.10% |
| 2017 | 9.35% | 90.65% |
| 2018 | 9.63% | 90.37% |
| 2019 | 9.09% | 90.91% |
| 2020 | 9.37% | 90.63% |
| 2021 | 8.97% | 91.03% |
Parent educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared parent educators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Parent Educator | 9% | 91% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Parent educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parent educators is White, which makes up 66.1% of all parent educators. Comparatively, 14.3% of parent educators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of parent educators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Parent educator race
| Parent educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Parent educator race and ethnicity over time
See how parent educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parent educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.76% | 11.74% | 3.86% | 11.45% |
| 2011 | 70.45% | 11.75% | 3.38% | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 70.33% | 11.39% | 3.73% | 12.18% |
| 2013 | 69.95% | 11.30% | 3.76% | 12.39% |
| 2014 | 69.47% | 10.91% | 4.28% | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 69.66% | 10.97% | 3.95% | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 69.26% | 10.41% | 4.32% | 13.25% |
| 2017 | 68.92% | 10.37% | 4.51% | 13.86% |
| 2018 | 68.96% | 10.53% | 4.45% | 13.63% |
| 2019 | 69.34% | 9.64% | 4.59% | 13.86% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 9.58% | 4.71% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 66.09% | 10.57% | 4.36% | 14.27% |
Parent educator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,907 |
| White | $38,076 |
| Black or African American | $38,247 |
| Asian | $38,964 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,934 |
Average parent educator age
See how the average age of parent educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Parent educator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Parent educator age breakdown
The average age of parent educators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the parent educator population.
Parent educator age breakdown
| Parent Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Parent educator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Parent educators by degree level
| Parent educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Parent educator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,507 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,505 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,399 |
Parent educator employment statistics
Most parent educators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where parent educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parent educators work.
Parent educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Parent educator jobs by company type
Employees with the parent educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most parent educators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Parent educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 21% |
Parent educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for parent educators are education, health care and non profits.
Parent educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Parent educator turnover and employment statistics
Parent educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parent educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parent educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parent educator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average parent educator tenure
The average parent educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,590 parent educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Parent educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Parent educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parent 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Project Manager | 4.08% | 163,040 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Leasing Consultant | 11.54% | 11,371 |
| Health Director | 11.66% | 81,038 |
| Director Of Community Life | 14.16% | 31,445 |
| Parent Educator | 16.21% | - |
Similar parent educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Project Manager | 4.08% | 163,040 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Leasing Consultant | 11.54% | 11,371 |
| Health Director | 11.66% | 81,038 |
| Director Of Community Life | 14.16% | 31,445 |
Foreign languages spoken by parent educators
The most common foreign language among parent educators is Spanish at 85.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 2.6%.
- Spanish, 85.6%
- French, 4.1%
- Italian, 2.6%
- Portuguese, 2.1%
- German, 1.0%
- Other, 4.6%
Parent educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.6% |
| French | 4.1% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
| Portuguese | 2.1% |
| German | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.6% |
