Second language tutor demographics and statistics in the US
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Second language tutor demographics by:
Second language tutor gender statistics
68.8% of second language tutors are women and 31.2% of second language tutors are men.
- Female, 68.8%
- Male, 31.2%
Second language tutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.8% |
| Male | 31.2% |
Second language tutor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,109
Female income
$38,088
Second language tutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in second language tutor positions over time. Currently, 68.8% of second language tutors are female.
Second language tutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.41% | 68.59% |
| 2011 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2012 | 33.20% | 66.80% |
| 2013 | 32.43% | 67.57% |
| 2014 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2015 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
| 2016 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2017 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2018 | 32.40% | 67.60% |
| 2019 | 31.04% | 68.96% |
| 2020 | 30.69% | 69.31% |
| 2021 | 31.20% | 68.80% |
Second language tutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared second language tutors 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% |
| Second Language Tutor | 31% | 69% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Second language tutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among second language tutors is White, which makes up 56.9% of all second language tutors. Comparatively, 15.5% of second language tutors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of second language tutors are Asian.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Second language tutor race
| Second language tutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Second language tutor race and ethnicity over time
See how second language tutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Second language tutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.80% | 10.88% | 9.20% | 12.83% |
| 2011 | 62.84% | 11.02% | 9.55% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 62.87% | 10.30% | 9.93% | 13.82% |
| 2013 | 62.21% | 10.06% | 9.84% | 14.26% |
| 2014 | 61.76% | 10.03% | 11.10% | 13.70% |
| 2015 | 62.82% | 9.48% | 10.62% | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 61.68% | 10.07% | 9.99% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 61.23% | 9.69% | 10.75% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 60.44% | 9.89% | 11.85% | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 61.70% | 9.05% | 11.12% | 14.69% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 9.33% | 10.96% | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 56.91% | 9.64% | 11.59% | 15.54% |
Second language tutor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,960 |
| White | $39,358 |
| Black or African American | $38,628 |
| Asian | $39,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,262 |
Average second language tutor age
See how the average age of second language tutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Second language tutor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Second language tutor age breakdown
The average age of second language tutors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the second language tutor population.
Second language tutor age breakdown
| Second Language Tutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Second language tutor educational attainment
The most common degree for second language tutors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of second language tutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Second language tutors by degree level
| Second language tutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Second language tutor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,267 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,015 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,412 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,823 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,557 |
Second language tutor employment statistics
Most second language tutors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where second language tutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where second language tutors work.
Second language tutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Second language tutor jobs by company type
Employees with the second language tutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most second language tutors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Second language tutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 7% |
Second language tutor jobs by industry
The most common industries for second language tutors are education, government and professional.
Second language tutor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Second language tutor turnover and employment statistics
Second language tutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for second language tutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Second language tutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Second language tutor 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 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average second language tutor tenure
The average second language tutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,672 second language tutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Second language tutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Second language tutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of second language tutors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Student | 6.04% | 15,502 |
| Defensive Driving Instructor | 9.70% | 24,478 |
| Second Language Tutor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar second language tutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Student | 6.04% | 15,502 |
| Defensive Driving Instructor | 9.70% | 24,478 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by second language tutors
The most common foreign language among second language tutors is Spanish at 29.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.6% and German is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 29.3%
- French, 16.6%
- German, 7.8%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Other, 32.9%
Second language tutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.3% |
| French | 16.6% |
| German | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Other | 32.9% |
