Science instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Science instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates science instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our science instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about science instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 196,478 science instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 49.2% of all science instructors are women, while 50.8% are men.
- The average science instructor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of science instructors is White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), Black or African American (8.0%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- In 2022, women earned 92% of what men earned.
- 12% of all science instructors are LGBT.
- Science instructors are 84% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Science instructor gender statistics
49.2% of science instructors are women and 50.8% of science instructors are men.
- Male, 50.8%
- Female, 49.2%
Science instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Science instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,722
Female income
$40,349
Science instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in science instructor positions over time. Currently, 49.2% of science instructors are female.
Science instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.57% | 50.43% |
| 2011 | 49.85% | 50.15% |
| 2012 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2013 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2014 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2015 | 49.54% | 50.46% |
| 2016 | 49.82% | 50.18% |
| 2017 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2018 | 49.42% | 50.58% |
| 2019 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2020 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2021 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
Science instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared science instructors 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% |
| Science Instructor | 51% | 49% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Science instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among science instructors is White, which makes up 72.3% of all science instructors. Comparatively, 11.7% of science instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of science instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Science instructor race
| Science instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Science instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how science instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Science instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.50% | 8.81% | 2.71% | 9.87% |
| 2011 | 76.17% | 8.86% | 2.90% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 75.80% | 8.60% | 2.97% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 76.16% | 8.48% | 2.98% | 10.35% |
| 2014 | 75.34% | 9.07% | 3.01% | 10.61% |
| 2015 | 74.93% | 8.57% | 3.56% | 10.58% |
| 2016 | 75.20% | 8.28% | 2.93% | 11.18% |
| 2017 | 76.01% | 7.57% | 3.09% | 10.98% |
| 2018 | 74.96% | 7.80% | 3.74% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 76.26% | 7.61% | 3.31% | 10.69% |
| 2020 | 73.82% | 7.37% | 3.33% | 11.05% |
| 2021 | 72.33% | 8.01% | 3.58% | 11.66% |
Science instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian science instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american science instructors have the lowest average salary at $41,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,739 |
| White | $42,162 |
| Black or African American | $41,344 |
| Asian | $49,224 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,613 |
Average science instructor age
See how the average age of science instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Science instructor 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 |
Science instructor age breakdown
The average age of science instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the science instructor population.
Science instructor age breakdown
| Science Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Science instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for science instructors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of science instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Science instructors by degree level
| Science instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Science instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, science instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,342 annually. With a Master's degree, science instructors earn a median annual income of $59,383 compared to $45,995 for science instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,383 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,995 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,342 |
Science instructor employment statistics
Most science instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where science instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where science instructors work.
Science instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Science instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the science instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most science instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Science instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
Science instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for science instructors are education, non profits and government.
Science instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Science instructor turnover and employment statistics
Science instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for science instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Science instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Science instructor 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 science instructor tenure
The average science instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,348 science instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Science instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Science instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Behaviorally-Emotionally Disabled Teacher | 7.55% | 52,604 |
| 5th Grade Teacher | 8.89% | 57,358 |
| Science Instructor | 11.94% | - |
Similar science instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Behaviorally-Emotionally Disabled Teacher | 7.55% | 52,604 |
| 5th Grade Teacher | 8.89% | 57,358 |
Foreign languages spoken by science instructors
The most common foreign language among science instructors is Spanish at 57.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.4% and German is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 57.4%
- French, 10.4%
- German, 6.0%
- Portuguese, 2.7%
- Russian, 2.7%
- Other, 20.8%
Science instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.4% |
| French | 10.4% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Portuguese | 2.7% |
| Russian | 2.7% |
| Other | 20.8% |
