Program instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Program instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates program instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our program instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about program instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 7,349 program instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 60.3% of all program instructors are women, while 39.7% are men.
- The average program instructor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of program instructors is White (65.9%), followed by Asian (11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) and Black or African American (7.3%).
- Program instructors are most in-demand in Oakland, CA.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for program instructors.
- Urban Honolulu, HI pays an annual average wage of $50,266, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women program instructors earned 97% of what men earned.
- 16% of all program instructors are LGBT.
- Michigan is the best state for program instructors to live.
- Program instructors are 57% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Program instructor demographics by:
Program instructor gender statistics
60.3% of program instructors are women and 39.7% of program instructors are men.
- Female, 60.3%
- Male, 39.7%
Program instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.3% |
| Male | 39.7% |
Program instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,954
Female income
$38,684
Program instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program instructor positions over time. Currently, 60.3% of program instructors are female.
Program instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.32% | 59.68% |
| 2011 | 40.83% | 59.17% |
| 2012 | 40.52% | 59.48% |
| 2013 | 40.09% | 59.91% |
| 2014 | 39.01% | 60.99% |
| 2015 | 39.82% | 60.18% |
| 2016 | 39.49% | 60.51% |
| 2017 | 40.06% | 59.94% |
| 2018 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2019 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2020 | 38.47% | 61.53% |
| 2021 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
Program instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared program 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% |
| Program Instructor | 40% | 60% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Program instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program instructors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all program instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of program instructors are Asian and 10.4% of program instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Program instructor race
| Program instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Program instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how program instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.31% | 7.43% | 9.13% | 8.51% |
| 2011 | 72.00% | 7.28% | 9.86% | 8.26% |
| 2012 | 71.59% | 7.57% | 9.73% | 8.51% |
| 2013 | 70.73% | 7.93% | 10.01% | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 70.82% | 7.56% | 9.68% | 9.14% |
| 2015 | 69.27% | 7.78% | 10.63% | 9.43% |
| 2016 | 69.76% | 7.71% | 10.35% | 9.33% |
| 2017 | 68.84% | 7.46% | 11.52% | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 70.62% | 7.19% | 9.84% | 9.57% |
| 2019 | 68.96% | 7.46% | 10.79% | 10.10% |
| 2020 | 67.03% | 7.17% | 10.43% | 10.25% |
| 2021 | 65.88% | 7.29% | 11.22% | 10.37% |
Program instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american program instructors have the lowest average salary at $39,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,796 |
| White | $39,833 |
| Black or African American | $39,439 |
| Asian | $40,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,960 |
Average program instructor age
See how the average age of program instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program 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 |
Program instructor age breakdown
The average age of program instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the program instructor population.
Program instructor age breakdown
| Program Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Program instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for program instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of program instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Program instructors by degree level
| Program instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Program instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,629 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,469 |
Program instructor employment statistics
Most program instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where program instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program instructors work.
Program instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Program instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the program instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Program instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 10% |
Program instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for program instructors are education, non profits and health care.
Program instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Program instructor turnover and employment statistics
Program instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program 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 program instructor tenure
The average program instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,260 program instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Program instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Program instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Snowboard Instructor | 9.70% | 24,419 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Program Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar program instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Snowboard Instructor | 9.70% | 24,419 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by program instructors
The most common foreign language among program instructors is Spanish at 53.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 53.2%
- French, 10.7%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- German, 3.6%
- Other, 24.3%
Program instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.2% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Other | 24.3% |
