Speech instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Speech instructor gender statistics
58.6% of speech instructors are women and 41.4% of speech instructors are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Speech instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Speech instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,921
Female income
$62,358
Speech instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in speech instructor positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of speech instructors are female.
Speech instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2011 | 42.49% | 57.51% |
| 2012 | 42.17% | 57.83% |
| 2013 | 41.74% | 58.26% |
| 2014 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2015 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2016 | 41.14% | 58.86% |
| 2017 | 41.72% | 58.28% |
| 2018 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2019 | 40.74% | 59.26% |
| 2020 | 40.10% | 59.90% |
| 2021 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
Speech instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared speech instructors 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% |
| Speech Instructor | 41% | 59% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Speech instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among speech instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all speech instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of speech instructors are Asian and 10.0% of speech instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Speech instructor race
| Speech instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Speech instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how speech instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Speech instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.87% | 7.16% | 9.24% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 72.57% | 7.01% | 9.96% | 7.90% |
| 2012 | 72.16% | 7.30% | 9.84% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 71.30% | 7.66% | 10.12% | 8.40% |
| 2014 | 71.39% | 7.29% | 9.79% | 8.78% |
| 2015 | 69.84% | 7.51% | 10.74% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 70.33% | 7.44% | 10.46% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 69.41% | 7.19% | 11.63% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 71.19% | 6.92% | 9.95% | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 7.19% | 10.89% | 9.74% |
| 2020 | 67.60% | 6.90% | 10.53% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 66.45% | 7.02% | 11.33% | 10.01% |
Speech instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian speech instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american speech instructors have the lowest average salary at $63,880.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,602 |
| White | $64,677 |
| Black or African American | $63,880 |
| Asian | $66,543 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,934 |
Average speech instructor age
See how the average age of speech instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Speech instructor 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 |
Speech instructor age breakdown
The average age of speech instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the speech instructor population.
Speech instructor age breakdown
| Speech Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Speech instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for speech instructors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of speech instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 37% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 37%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Speech instructors by degree level
| Speech instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 37% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Speech instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,291 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,491 |
Speech instructor employment statistics
Most speech instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where speech instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where speech instructors work.
Speech instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Speech instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the speech instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most speech instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Speech instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 90% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
Speech instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for speech instructors are education, government and health care.
Speech instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Speech instructor turnover and employment statistics
Speech instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for speech instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Speech instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Speech instructor 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 speech instructor tenure
The average speech instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 speech instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Speech instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Speech instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of speech 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Speech Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar speech instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by speech instructors
The most common foreign language among speech instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Zulu at 8.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Zulu, 8.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Speech instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Zulu | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |