Rescue instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Rescue instructor gender statistics
14.9% of rescue instructors are women and 85.1% of rescue instructors are men.
- Male, 85.1%
- Female, 14.9%
Rescue instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.1% |
| Female | 14.9% |
Rescue instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,652
Female income
$47,704
Rescue instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rescue instructor positions over time. Currently, 14.9% of rescue instructors are female.
Rescue instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.30% | 15.70% |
| 2011 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2012 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2013 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 2016 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2017 | 85.30% | 14.70% |
| 2018 | 85.81% | 14.19% |
| 2019 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2020 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2021 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
Rescue instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared rescue instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Rescue instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rescue instructors is White, which makes up 64.5% of all rescue instructors. Comparatively, 12.9% of rescue instructors are Black or African American and 12.9% of rescue instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Rescue instructor race
| Rescue instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Rescue instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how rescue instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rescue instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.84% | 13.78% | 3.12% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 67.88% | 13.92% | 3.46% | 11.70% |
| 2012 | 67.90% | 13.20% | 3.85% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 67.24% | 12.96% | 3.76% | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 66.80% | 12.93% | 5.01% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 67.85% | 12.38% | 4.54% | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 66.71% | 12.97% | 3.90% | 12.86% |
| 2017 | 66.26% | 12.59% | 4.66% | 12.99% |
| 2018 | 69.49% | 12.60% | 3.02% | 11.67% |
| 2019 | 70.34% | 12.00% | 2.73% | 11.85% |
| 2020 | 66.97% | 12.54% | 2.71% | 12.19% |
| 2021 | 64.53% | 12.94% | 3.58% | 12.93% |
Rescue instructor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,740 |
| White | $51,087 |
| Black or African American | $48,635 |
| Asian | $52,255 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,614 |
Average rescue instructor age
See how the average age of rescue instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rescue instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Rescue instructor age breakdown
The average age of rescue instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the rescue instructor population.
Rescue instructor age breakdown
| Rescue Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Rescue instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for rescue instructors is bachelor's degree, with 39% of rescue instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 39% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 39%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Rescue instructors by degree level
| Rescue instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 39% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Rescue instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,411 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,392 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,501 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,957 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,592 |
Rescue instructor employment statistics
Most rescue instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where rescue instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rescue instructors work.
Rescue instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Rescue instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the rescue instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rescue instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Rescue instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 16% |
Rescue instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for rescue instructors are education, government and professional.
Rescue instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Government | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Rescue instructor turnover and employment statistics
Rescue instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rescue instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rescue instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rescue instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average rescue instructor tenure
The average rescue instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 rescue instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Rescue instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Rescue instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rescue 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| Reading Tutor | 9.25% | 34,113 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Rescue Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Adjunct Professor | 12.94% | 22,488 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar rescue instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| Reading Tutor | 9.25% | 34,113 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Adjunct Professor | 12.94% | 22,488 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by rescue instructors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rescue instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |