Science teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Science teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates science teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our science teacher 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 teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,239,451 science teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 57.9% of all science teachers are women, while 42.1% are men.
- The average science teacher age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of science teachers is White (71.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), Black or African American (8.2%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- Science teachers are most in-demand in Las Vegas, NV.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for science teachers.
- 12% of all science teachers are LGBT.
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Science teacher gender statistics
57.9% of science teachers are women and 42.1% of science teachers are men.
- Female, 57.9%
- Male, 42.1%
Science teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% |
| Male | 42.1% |
Science teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,532
Female income
$51,065
Science teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in science teacher positions over time. Currently, 57.9% of science teachers are female.
Science teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
| 2011 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| 2012 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2013 | 41.06% | 58.94% |
| 2014 | 41.02% | 58.98% |
| 2015 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
| 2016 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2017 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2018 | 40.76% | 59.24% |
| 2019 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2020 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2021 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
Science teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared science 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% |
| Science Teacher | 42% | 58% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Science teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among science teachers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all science teachers. Comparatively, 11.9% of science teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of science teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Science teacher race
| Science teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Science teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how science teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Science teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.12% | 8.96% | 2.74% | 10.07% |
| 2011 | 75.79% | 9.02% | 2.92% | 10.07% |
| 2012 | 75.42% | 8.75% | 3.00% | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 75.77% | 8.63% | 3.00% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 74.95% | 9.23% | 3.04% | 10.81% |
| 2015 | 74.55% | 8.73% | 3.59% | 10.78% |
| 2016 | 74.82% | 8.44% | 2.96% | 11.38% |
| 2017 | 75.62% | 7.73% | 3.12% | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 74.57% | 7.95% | 3.76% | 11.29% |
| 2019 | 75.88% | 7.76% | 3.33% | 10.88% |
| 2020 | 73.43% | 7.53% | 3.35% | 11.25% |
| 2021 | 71.94% | 8.16% | 3.61% | 11.86% |
Science teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian science teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american science teachers have the lowest average salary at $52,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,500 |
| White | $52,935 |
| Black or African American | $52,092 |
| Asian | $60,087 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,440 |
Average science teacher age
See how the average age of science teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Science 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 |
Science teacher age breakdown
The average age of science teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the science teacher population.
Science teacher age breakdown
| Science Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Science teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for science teachers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of science teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Science teachers by degree level
| Science teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Science teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, science teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,983 annually. With a Master's degree, science teachers earn a median annual income of $70,058 compared to $56,842 for science teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,058 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,842 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,983 |
Science teacher employment statistics
Most science teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where science teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where science teachers work.
Science teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Science teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the science teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most science teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Science teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Public | 0% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
Science teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for science teachers are education, government and non profits.
Science teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Science teacher turnover and employment statistics
Science teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for science teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Science teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Science 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 science teacher tenure
The average science teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 15,618 science teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Science teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Science teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Specialist | 5.04% | 33,451 |
| In-Class Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 91,114 |
| Instructional Technology Resource Teacher | 8.89% | 117,855 |
| Science Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar science teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Specialist | 5.04% | 33,451 |
| In-Class Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 91,114 |
| Instructional Technology Resource Teacher | 8.89% | 117,855 |
Foreign languages spoken by science teachers
The most common foreign language among science teachers is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 11.1%
- Arabic, 4.4%
- German, 4.3%
- Hindi, 3.4%
- Other, 23.5%
Science teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 4.4% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Hindi | 3.4% |
| Other | 23.5% |
