Public safety teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Public safety teacher gender statistics
53.1% of public safety teachers are women and 46.9% of public safety teachers are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Public safety teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Public safety teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,348
Female income
$39,239
Public safety teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public safety teacher positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of public safety teachers are female.
Public safety teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.69% | 54.31% |
| 2011 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2012 | 46.78% | 53.22% |
| 2013 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2014 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2015 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2016 | 45.94% | 54.06% |
| 2017 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2018 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2019 | 46.78% | 53.22% |
| 2020 | 47.41% | 52.59% |
| 2021 | 46.88% | 53.13% |
Public safety teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared public safety teachers 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% |
| Public Safety Teacher | 47% | 53% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Public safety teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public safety teachers is White, which makes up 78.8% of all public safety teachers. Comparatively, 8.3% of public safety teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of public safety teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 78.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Public safety teacher race
| Public safety teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Public safety teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how public safety teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public safety teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.98% | 6.20% | 2.29% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 82.65% | 6.26% | 2.48% | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 82.27% | 5.99% | 2.55% | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 82.63% | 5.87% | 2.56% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 81.81% | 6.46% | 2.59% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 81.40% | 5.97% | 3.14% | 7.27% |
| 2016 | 81.68% | 5.68% | 2.51% | 7.86% |
| 2017 | 82.48% | 4.96% | 2.67% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 81.43% | 5.19% | 3.32% | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 82.73% | 5.00% | 2.89% | 7.37% |
| 2020 | 80.29% | 4.77% | 2.91% | 7.73% |
| 2021 | 78.80% | 5.40% | 3.16% | 8.35% |
Public safety teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public safety teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public safety teachers have the lowest average salary at $39,867.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,115 |
| White | $40,380 |
| Black or African American | $39,867 |
| Asian | $44,670 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,895 |
Average public safety teacher age
See how the average age of public safety teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Public safety teacher 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 |
Public safety teacher age breakdown
The average age of public safety teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the public safety teacher population.
Public safety teacher age breakdown
| Public Safety Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Public safety teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for public safety teachers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of public safety teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Public safety teachers by degree level
| Public safety teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Public safety teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public safety teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $51,012 annually. With a Master's degree, public safety teachers earn a median annual income of $50,482 compared to $42,737 for public safety teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,482 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,737 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,012 |
Public safety teacher employment statistics
Company size where public safety teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public safety teachers work.
Public safety teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Public safety teacher turnover and employment statistics
Public safety teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public safety teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public safety teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public safety teacher 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 public safety teacher tenure
The average public safety teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 public safety teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Public safety teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Public safety teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public safety 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Teacher | 5.04% | 122,282 |
| Resource Program Teacher | 7.55% | 117,491 |
| Educational Administration Teacher | 8.89% | 58,738 |
| Public Safety Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar public safety teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Teacher | 5.04% | 122,282 |
| Resource Program Teacher | 7.55% | 117,491 |
| Educational Administration Teacher | 8.89% | 58,738 |
Foreign languages spoken by public safety teachers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Public safety teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |