Physical sciences instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical sciences instructor gender statistics
43.2% of physical sciences instructors are women and 56.8% of physical sciences instructors are men.
- Male, 56.8%
- Female, 43.2%
Physical sciences instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.8% |
| Female | 43.2% |
Physical sciences instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,630
Female income
$59,360
Physical sciences instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical sciences instructor positions over time. Currently, 43.2% of physical sciences instructors are female.
Physical sciences instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.60% | 44.40% |
| 2011 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
| 2012 | 56.68% | 43.32% |
| 2013 | 55.75% | 44.25% |
| 2014 | 55.71% | 44.29% |
| 2015 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2016 | 55.84% | 44.16% |
| 2017 | 56.16% | 43.84% |
| 2018 | 55.45% | 44.55% |
| 2019 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2020 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2021 | 56.77% | 43.23% |
Physical sciences instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared physical sciences instructors 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% |
| Physical Sciences Instructor | 57% | 43% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Physical sciences instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical sciences instructors is White, which makes up 72.6% of all physical sciences instructors. Comparatively, 11.5% of physical sciences instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of physical sciences instructors 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%
Physical sciences instructor race
| Physical sciences instructor 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% |
Physical sciences instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how physical sciences instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical sciences instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.76% | 8.71% | 2.69% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 76.42% | 8.76% | 2.88% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 76.05% | 8.50% | 2.96% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 76.41% | 8.38% | 2.96% | 10.22% |
| 2014 | 75.59% | 8.97% | 2.99% | 10.48% |
| 2015 | 75.18% | 8.47% | 3.54% | 10.46% |
| 2016 | 75.45% | 8.18% | 2.92% | 11.05% |
| 2017 | 76.26% | 7.47% | 3.07% | 10.85% |
| 2018 | 75.21% | 7.70% | 3.72% | 10.96% |
| 2019 | 76.51% | 7.50% | 3.29% | 10.56% |
| 2020 | 74.07% | 7.27% | 3.31% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 72.58% | 7.90% | 3.57% | 11.53% |
Physical sciences instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physical sciences instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american physical sciences instructors have the lowest average salary at $60,624.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,125 |
| White | $61,661 |
| Black or African American | $60,624 |
| Asian | $70,500 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,750 |
Average physical sciences instructor age
See how the average age of physical sciences instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical sciences instructor 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 |
Physical sciences instructor age breakdown
The average age of physical sciences instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the physical sciences instructor population.
Physical sciences instructor age breakdown
| Physical Sciences Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Physical sciences instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for physical sciences instructors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of physical sciences instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Physical sciences instructors by degree level
| Physical sciences instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Physical sciences instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, physical sciences instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,082 annually. With a Master's degree, physical sciences instructors earn a median annual income of $82,925 compared to $66,482 for physical sciences instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,925 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,482 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,082 |
Physical sciences instructor employment statistics
Company size where physical sciences instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical sciences instructors work.
Physical sciences instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Physical sciences instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the physical sciences instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physical sciences instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Physical sciences instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
Physical sciences instructor turnover and employment statistics
Physical sciences instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical sciences instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical sciences instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical sciences instructor 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 physical sciences instructor tenure
The average physical sciences instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 211 physical sciences instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical sciences instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Physical sciences instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical sciences instructors 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 |
| Learning Disabilities Specialist | 7.55% | 7,860 |
| Remedial Reading Teacher | 8.89% | 55,039 |
| Physical Sciences Instructor | 11.94% | - |
Similar physical sciences instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthand Teacher | 5.04% | 52,269 |
| Learning Disabilities Specialist | 7.55% | 7,860 |
| Remedial Reading Teacher | 8.89% | 55,039 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical sciences instructors
The most common foreign language among physical sciences instructors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Physical sciences instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
