Recreation teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Recreation teacher gender statistics
69.2% of recreation teachers are women and 30.8% of recreation teachers are men.
- Female, 69.2%
- Male, 30.8%
Recreation teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.2% |
| Male | 30.8% |
Recreation teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,793
Female income
$31,225
Recreation teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recreation teacher positions over time. Currently, 69.2% of recreation teachers are female.
Recreation teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.30% | 68.70% |
| 2011 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2012 | 31.48% | 68.52% |
| 2013 | 31.10% | 68.90% |
| 2014 | 30.14% | 69.86% |
| 2015 | 30.86% | 69.14% |
| 2016 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2017 | 31.08% | 68.92% |
| 2018 | 30.58% | 69.42% |
| 2019 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2020 | 29.67% | 70.33% |
| 2021 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
Recreation teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared recreation 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% |
| Recreation Teacher | 31% | 69% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Recreation teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recreation teachers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all recreation teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of recreation teachers are Asian and 10.2% of recreation teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Recreation teacher race
| Recreation teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Recreation teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how recreation teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recreation teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.65% | 7.27% | 9.19% | 8.29% |
| 2011 | 72.34% | 7.12% | 9.92% | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 71.93% | 7.41% | 9.79% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 71.07% | 7.77% | 10.08% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 71.16% | 7.39% | 9.75% | 8.92% |
| 2015 | 69.61% | 7.62% | 10.69% | 9.22% |
| 2016 | 70.10% | 7.55% | 10.42% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 69.18% | 7.29% | 11.59% | 9.16% |
| 2018 | 70.97% | 7.03% | 9.91% | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 69.30% | 7.30% | 10.85% | 9.88% |
| 2020 | 67.38% | 7.00% | 10.49% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 7.13% | 11.29% | 10.16% |
Recreation teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian recreation teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recreation teachers have the lowest average salary at $31,563.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,722 |
| White | $31,739 |
| Black or African American | $31,563 |
| Asian | $32,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,799 |
Average recreation teacher age
See how the average age of recreation teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recreation 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 |
Recreation teacher age breakdown
The average age of recreation teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the recreation teacher population.
Recreation teacher age breakdown
| Recreation Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Recreation teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for recreation teachers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of recreation teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Recreation teachers by degree level
| Recreation teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Recreation teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,100 |
| Doctorate Degree | $34,998 |
Recreation teacher employment statistics
Company size where recreation teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recreation teachers work.
Recreation teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Recreation teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the recreation teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recreation teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Recreation teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 23% |
Recreation teacher turnover and employment statistics
Recreation teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recreation teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recreation teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recreation 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 recreation teacher tenure
The average recreation teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 recreation teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Recreation teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Recreation teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recreation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Recreation Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar recreation teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by recreation teachers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
Recreation teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |