Physics instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Physics instructor gender statistics
29.1% of physics instructors are women and 70.9% of physics instructors are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Physics instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Physics instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,526
Female income
$53,689
Physics instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physics instructor positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of physics instructors are female.
Physics instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2011 | 71.88% | 28.12% |
| 2012 | 71.62% | 28.38% |
| 2013 | 71.26% | 28.74% |
| 2014 | 70.33% | 29.67% |
| 2015 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2016 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2017 | 71.24% | 28.76% |
| 2018 | 70.76% | 29.24% |
| 2019 | 70.40% | 29.60% |
| 2020 | 69.85% | 30.15% |
| 2021 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
Physics instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared physics instructors 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% |
| Physics Instructor | 71% | 29% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Physics instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physics instructors is White, which makes up 66.2% of all physics instructors. Comparatively, 11.5% of physics instructors are Asian and 10.1% of physics instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Physics instructor race
| Physics instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Physics instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how physics instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physics instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.59% | 7.22% | 9.39% | 8.22% |
| 2011 | 72.28% | 7.07% | 10.11% | 7.97% |
| 2012 | 71.87% | 7.36% | 9.98% | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 71.01% | 7.72% | 10.27% | 8.47% |
| 2014 | 71.10% | 7.34% | 9.94% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 69.55% | 7.57% | 10.89% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 70.04% | 7.50% | 10.61% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 69.12% | 7.24% | 11.78% | 9.09% |
| 2018 | 70.90% | 6.98% | 10.10% | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 69.24% | 7.25% | 11.04% | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.95% | 10.68% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 66.16% | 7.08% | 11.48% | 10.09% |
Physics instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physics instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american physics instructors have the lowest average salary at $54,780.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,293 |
| White | $55,351 |
| Black or African American | $54,780 |
| Asian | $56,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,550 |
Average physics instructor age
See how the average age of physics instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physics instructor 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 |
Physics instructor age breakdown
The average age of physics instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the physics instructor population.
Physics instructor age breakdown
| Physics Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Physics instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for physics instructors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of physics instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Physics instructors by degree level
| Physics instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Physics instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,539 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,427 |
Physics instructor employment statistics
Most physics instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where physics instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physics instructors work.
Physics instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Physics instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the physics instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physics instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Physics instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 4% |
Physics instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for physics instructors are education, government and manufacturing.
Physics instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Physics instructor turnover and employment statistics
Physics instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physics instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physics instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physics instructor 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 physics instructor tenure
The average physics instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,014 physics instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Physics instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Physics instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Physics Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar physics instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by physics instructors
The most common foreign language among physics instructors is Spanish at 31.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 31.2%
- French, 11.7%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- Russian, 7.8%
- German, 5.2%
- Other, 36.3%
Physics instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.2% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| Russian | 7.8% |
| German | 5.2% |
| Other | 36.3% |
