Religion instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Religion instructor gender statistics
38.8% of religion instructors are women and 61.2% of religion instructors are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Religion instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Religion instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,343
Female income
$42,564
Religion instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in religion instructor positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of religion instructors are female.
Religion instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2012 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2013 | 61.57% | 38.43% |
| 2014 | 60.49% | 39.51% |
| 2015 | 61.29% | 38.71% |
| 2016 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2017 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2018 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
| 2019 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 40.05% |
| 2021 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
Religion instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared religion 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% |
| Religion Instructor | 61% | 39% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Religion instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among religion instructors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all religion instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of religion instructors are Asian and 10.3% of religion instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Religion instructor race
| Religion instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Religion instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how religion instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Religion instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.37% | 7.40% | 9.14% | 8.47% |
| 2011 | 72.06% | 7.25% | 9.87% | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 71.65% | 7.54% | 9.74% | 8.47% |
| 2013 | 70.79% | 7.90% | 10.03% | 8.72% |
| 2014 | 70.88% | 7.53% | 9.69% | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 69.33% | 7.75% | 10.64% | 9.39% |
| 2016 | 69.82% | 7.68% | 10.37% | 9.29% |
| 2017 | 68.90% | 7.43% | 11.53% | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 70.69% | 7.16% | 9.86% | 9.53% |
| 2019 | 69.02% | 7.43% | 10.80% | 10.06% |
| 2020 | 67.10% | 7.14% | 10.44% | 10.21% |
| 2021 | 65.94% | 7.26% | 11.23% | 10.33% |
Religion instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian religion instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american religion instructors have the lowest average salary at $43,619.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,117 |
| White | $44,173 |
| Black or African American | $43,619 |
| Asian | $45,463 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,362 |
Average religion instructor age
See how the average age of religion instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Religion 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 |
Religion instructor age breakdown
The average age of religion instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the religion instructor population.
Religion instructor age breakdown
| Religion Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Religion instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for religion instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of religion instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 5%
Religion instructors by degree level
| Religion instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Religion instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,324 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,161 |
Religion instructor employment statistics
Company size where religion instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where religion instructors work.
Religion instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
Religion instructor turnover and employment statistics
Religion instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for religion instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Religion instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Religion 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 religion instructor tenure
The average religion instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 religion instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Religion instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Religion instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of religion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Religion Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar religion instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by religion instructors
The most common foreign language among religion instructors is German at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 16.7% and Telugu is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- German, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Telugu, 8.3%
- Marathi, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 41.7%
Religion instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Telugu | 8.3% |
| Marathi | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 41.7% |