Psychology teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Psychology teacher gender statistics
68.0% of psychology teachers are women and 32.0% of psychology teachers are men.
- Female, 68.0%
- Male, 32.0%
Psychology teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.0% |
| Male | 32.0% |
Psychology teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,423
Female income
$49,866
Psychology teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in psychology teacher positions over time. Currently, 68.0% of psychology teachers are female.
Psychology teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.55% | 67.45% |
| 2011 | 33.01% | 66.99% |
| 2012 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
| 2013 | 32.34% | 67.66% |
| 2014 | 31.36% | 68.64% |
| 2015 | 32.09% | 67.91% |
| 2016 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
| 2017 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2018 | 31.81% | 68.19% |
| 2019 | 31.44% | 68.56% |
| 2020 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2021 | 32.00% | 68.00% |
Psychology teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared psychology teachers 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% |
| Psychology Teacher | 32% | 68% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Psychology teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among psychology teachers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all psychology teachers. Comparatively, 12.4% of psychology teachers are Asian and 10.2% of psychology teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Psychology teacher race
| Psychology teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Psychology teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how psychology teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Psychology teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.55% | 7.28% | 10.26% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 71.25% | 7.13% | 10.99% | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 70.84% | 7.42% | 10.86% | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 69.97% | 7.78% | 11.15% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.07% | 7.41% | 10.81% | 8.94% |
| 2015 | 68.51% | 7.63% | 11.76% | 9.23% |
| 2016 | 69.01% | 7.56% | 11.49% | 9.13% |
| 2017 | 68.09% | 7.31% | 12.65% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 69.87% | 7.04% | 10.98% | 9.37% |
| 2019 | 68.20% | 7.31% | 11.92% | 9.89% |
| 2020 | 66.28% | 7.02% | 11.56% | 10.05% |
| 2021 | 65.12% | 7.14% | 12.35% | 10.17% |
Psychology teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian psychology teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american psychology teachers have the lowest average salary at $50,792.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,227 |
| White | $51,275 |
| Black or African American | $50,792 |
| Asian | $52,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,440 |
Average psychology teacher age
See how the average age of psychology teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Psychology teacher 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 |
Psychology teacher age breakdown
The average age of psychology teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the psychology teacher population.
Psychology teacher age breakdown
| Psychology Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Psychology teacher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 28%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Psychology teachers by degree level
| Psychology teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Psychology teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,275 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,583 |
Psychology teacher employment statistics
Most psychology teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where psychology teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where psychology teachers work.
Psychology teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Psychology teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the psychology teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most psychology teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Psychology teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 93% |
| Public | 0% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 1% |
Psychology teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for psychology teachers are education, manufacturing and government.
Psychology teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Psychology teacher turnover and employment statistics
Psychology teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for psychology teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Psychology teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Psychology teacher 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 psychology teacher tenure
The average psychology teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 313 psychology teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Psychology teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Psychology teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of psychology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Ski Instructer | 9.70% | 367 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Psychology Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar psychology teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Ski Instructer | 9.70% | 367 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by psychology teachers
The most common foreign language among psychology teachers is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- French, 14.7%
- Arabic, 8.8%
- German, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Psychology teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Arabic | 8.8% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |
