Skilled trades teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Skilled trades teacher gender statistics
31.9% of skilled trades teachers are women and 68.1% of skilled trades teachers are men.
- Male, 68.1%
- Female, 31.9%
Skilled trades teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.1% |
| Female | 31.9% |
Skilled trades teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,108
Female income
$36,793
Skilled trades teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in skilled trades teacher positions over time. Currently, 31.9% of skilled trades teachers are female.
Skilled trades teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.61% | 31.39% |
| 2011 | 69.06% | 30.94% |
| 2012 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2013 | 68.41% | 31.59% |
| 2014 | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 2015 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2016 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2017 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2018 | 67.87% | 32.13% |
| 2019 | 67.50% | 32.50% |
| 2020 | 66.92% | 33.08% |
| 2021 | 68.07% | 31.93% |
Skilled trades teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared skilled trades teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Skilled Trades Teacher | 68% | 32% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Skilled trades teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among skilled trades teachers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all skilled trades teachers. Comparatively, 11.2% of skilled trades teachers are Asian and 10.4% of skilled trades teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Skilled trades teacher race
| Skilled trades teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Skilled trades teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how skilled trades teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Skilled trades teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.27% | 7.45% | 9.12% | 8.53% |
| 2011 | 71.96% | 7.30% | 9.85% | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 71.55% | 7.59% | 9.72% | 8.53% |
| 2013 | 70.69% | 7.95% | 10.01% | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 70.78% | 7.57% | 9.67% | 9.17% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 7.80% | 10.62% | 9.46% |
| 2016 | 69.72% | 7.73% | 10.35% | 9.35% |
| 2017 | 68.80% | 7.48% | 11.51% | 9.40% |
| 2018 | 70.58% | 7.21% | 9.84% | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 68.92% | 7.48% | 10.78% | 10.12% |
| 2020 | 66.99% | 7.19% | 10.42% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 65.84% | 7.31% | 11.21% | 10.40% |
Skilled trades teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian skilled trades teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american skilled trades teachers have the lowest average salary at $37,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,945 |
| White | $37,983 |
| Black or African American | $37,575 |
| Asian | $38,938 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,115 |
Average skilled trades teacher age
See how the average age of skilled trades teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Skilled trades teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Skilled trades teacher age breakdown
The average age of skilled trades teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the skilled trades teacher population.
Skilled trades teacher age breakdown
| Skilled Trades Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Skilled trades teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for skilled trades teachers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of skilled trades teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Skilled trades teachers by degree level
| Skilled trades teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Skilled trades teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,809 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,970 |
Skilled trades teacher employment statistics
Most skilled trades teachers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where skilled trades teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where skilled trades teachers work.
Skilled trades teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Skilled trades teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the skilled trades teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most skilled trades teachers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Skilled trades teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Skilled trades teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for skilled trades teachers are professional, education and manufacturing.
Skilled trades teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Education | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Skilled trades teacher turnover and employment statistics
Skilled trades teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for skilled trades teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Skilled trades teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Skilled trades teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average skilled trades teacher tenure
The average skilled trades teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 skilled trades teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Skilled trades teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Skilled trades teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of skilled trades 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Skilled Trades Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar skilled trades teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by skilled trades teachers
The most common foreign language among skilled trades teachers is Arabic at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Arabic, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- German, 14.3%
- Korean, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Skilled trades teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |