Senior instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Senior instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior 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 senior instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,745 senior instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 22.6% of all senior instructors are women, while 77.4% are men.
- The average senior instructor age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior instructors is White (58.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.2%), Black or African American (11.9%) and Unknown (6.5%).
- Senior instructors are most in-demand in Rochester, NY.
- The utilities industry is the highest-paying for senior instructors.
- White Plains, NY pays an annual average wage of $81,024, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women senior instructors earned 92% of what men earned.
- 12% of all senior instructors are LGBT.
- New York is the best state for senior instructors to live.
- Senior instructors are 34% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Senior instructor demographics by:
Senior instructor gender statistics
22.6% of senior instructors are women and 77.4% of senior instructors are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Senior instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Senior instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,687
Female income
$54,891
Senior instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior instructor positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of senior instructors are female.
Senior instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 2011 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2012 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
| 2013 | 79.86% | 20.14% |
| 2014 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2015 | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 2016 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2017 | 75.41% | 24.59% |
| 2018 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2019 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
| 2020 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2021 | 77.39% | 22.61% |
Senior instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Senior Instructor | 77% | 23% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Senior instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior instructors is White, which makes up 58.5% of all senior instructors. Comparatively, 16.2% of senior instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of senior instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Senior instructor race
| Senior instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Senior instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how senior instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.82% | 12.74% | 3.75% | 12.38% |
| 2011 | 67.70% | 12.39% | 4.08% | 12.49% |
| 2012 | 66.92% | 12.81% | 4.67% | 12.36% |
| 2013 | 65.42% | 13.22% | 4.28% | 14.16% |
| 2014 | 64.62% | 12.77% | 4.88% | 14.61% |
| 2015 | 66.82% | 12.86% | 4.38% | 12.20% |
| 2016 | 66.18% | 11.73% | 4.40% | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 63.85% | 13.11% | 4.55% | 14.83% |
| 2018 | 67.85% | 10.12% | 4.49% | 13.43% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 10.85% | 4.04% | 14.57% |
| 2020 | 63.20% | 10.30% | 5.08% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 58.49% | 11.92% | 6.34% | 16.24% |
Senior instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian senior instructors have the lowest average salary at $57,597.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,661 |
| White | $62,011 |
| Black or African American | $59,595 |
| Asian | $57,597 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,671 |
Average senior instructor age
See how the average age of senior instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44.5 | 41 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 47 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 41 |
Senior instructor age breakdown
The average age of senior instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the senior instructor population.
Senior instructor age breakdown
| Senior Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Senior instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for senior instructors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of senior instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Senior instructors by degree level
| Senior instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Senior instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,690 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior instructors earn a median annual income of $64,350 compared to $56,360 for senior instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,690 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,435 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,350 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,360 |
Senior instructor employment statistics
Most senior instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where senior instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior instructors work.
Senior instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Senior instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the senior instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Senior instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 8% |
Senior instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior instructors are education, technology and government.
Senior instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Senior instructor turnover and employment statistics
Senior instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.49% |
| 2011 | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.44% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.54% |
| 2017 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.89% |
Average senior instructor tenure
The average senior instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,190 senior instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Senior instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Marketing/Business Analyst | 10.00% | 175,904 |
| Business Specialist | 11.05% | 95,909 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Senior Instructor | 12.19% | - |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Similar senior instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Marketing/Business Analyst | 10.00% | 175,904 |
| Business Specialist | 11.05% | 95,909 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior instructors
The most common foreign language among senior instructors is Spanish at 38.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and German is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 38.6%
- French, 12.0%
- German, 6.0%
- Chinese, 5.2%
- Japanese, 5.2%
- Other, 33.0%
Senior instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.6% |
| French | 12.0% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| Japanese | 5.2% |
| Other | 33.0% |
