The average employee age for social studies teachers is 42 years. The social studies teacher workforce reached a whopping 1,567,852 in 2020!
Among social studies teachers, we discovered that 47.1% of them are women, while 48.8% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among social studies teachers is White, which makes up 75.4% of all social studies teachers. Comparatively, there are 10.9% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity. Social studies teachers are also more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies. Taking it a step further, social studies teachers are more likely to find a job in the education industry.
From where do we know all information about social studies teacher demographics? We analyzed 13,628 social studies teachers resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Social Studies Teacher Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as social studies teachers. Keep reading to find out what the results for social studies teachers were.
Social Studies Teacher Gender Ratio
Among social studies teachers, 47.1% of them are women compared to 48.8% which are men.
- Male, 48.8%
- Female, 47.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
Social Studies Teacher Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among social studies teachers is White, which makes up 75.4% of all social studies teachers. Comparatively, there are 10.9% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 3.7%
- Unknown, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Social Studies Teachers
The chart below shows that 54.3% of social studies teachers speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and German is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- French, 11.4%
- German, 4.7%
- Arabic, 4.5%
- Chinese, 3.4%
- Other, 21.7%
Social Studies Teacher Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among social studies teachers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Social Studies Teacher Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the social studies teacher position over time.
Social Studies Teacher Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of social studies teachers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of social studies teachers based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Social Studies Teacher
By looking over 13,628 social studies teachers resumes, we figured out that the average social studies teacher enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Social Studies Teacher Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of social studies teacher employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of social studies teachers is 40+ years old, which represents 58% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Social Studies Teachers with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive instructor have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing Teacher | 6% | 86% |
| Special Education Preschool Teacher | 6% | 91% |
| Montessori Preschool Teacher | 9% | 90% |
| Social Studies Teacher | 49% | 47% |
| Industrial Arts Teacher | 92% | 5% |
| Automotive Instructor | 92% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 96% | 4% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Social Studies Teachers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to social studies teachers.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Library Technician | 6.75% |
| Education Technician | 7.64% |
| Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher | 8.29% |
| Developmentally Delayed Special Education Teacher | 12.86% |
| Wood Shop Teacher | 13.03% |
| Social Studies Teacher | 13.67% |
| Learning Center Instructor | 13.71% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Social Studies Teacher?
Social Studies Teacher Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Social Studies Teacher Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,610 |
| Master's Degree | $59,033 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,054 |
Social Studies Teacher Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
