Student driving instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Student driving instructor demographics by:
Student driving instructor gender statistics
26.5% of student driving instructors are women and 73.5% of student driving instructors are men.
- Male, 73.5%
- Female, 26.5%
Student driving instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.5% |
| Female | 26.5% |
Student driving instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,765
Female income
$76,196
Student driving instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student driving instructor positions over time. Currently, 26.5% of student driving instructors are female.
Student driving instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 2011 | 71.80% | 28.20% |
| 2012 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2013 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2014 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
| 2015 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
| 2016 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2017 | 73.78% | 26.22% |
| 2018 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2019 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2021 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
Student driving instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared student driving instructors 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% |
| Student Driving Instructor | 73% | 27% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Student driving instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student driving instructors is White, which makes up 61.6% of all student driving instructors. Comparatively, 13.3% of student driving instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of student driving instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Student driving instructor race
| Student driving instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Student driving instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how student driving instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student driving instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.88% | 12.69% | 6.34% | 11.50% |
| 2011 | 64.92% | 12.84% | 6.69% | 12.07% |
| 2012 | 64.95% | 12.11% | 7.07% | 12.50% |
| 2013 | 64.29% | 11.88% | 6.98% | 12.94% |
| 2014 | 63.85% | 11.84% | 8.24% | 12.37% |
| 2015 | 64.90% | 11.29% | 7.76% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 63.76% | 11.88% | 7.13% | 13.23% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 11.50% | 7.89% | 13.36% |
| 2018 | 66.54% | 11.51% | 6.25% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 67.39% | 10.91% | 5.96% | 12.22% |
| 2020 | 64.02% | 11.45% | 5.94% | 12.56% |
| 2021 | 61.57% | 11.85% | 6.80% | 13.30% |
Student driving instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student driving instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student driving instructors have the lowest average salary at $77,328.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,870 |
| White | $80,287 |
| Black or African American | $77,328 |
| Asian | $81,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,718 |
Average student driving instructor age
See how the average age of student driving instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student driving instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Student driving instructor age breakdown
The average age of student driving instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the student driving instructor population.
Student driving instructor age breakdown
| Student Driving Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Student driving instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for student driving instructors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of student driving instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Student driving instructors by degree level
| Student driving instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Student driving instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student driving instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $93,027 annually. With a Master's degree, student driving instructors earn a median annual income of $86,600 compared to $80,783 for student driving instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,600 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,359 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,783 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,027 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,487 |
Student driving instructor employment statistics
Company size where student driving instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student driving instructors work.
Student driving instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Student driving instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the student driving instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student driving instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Student driving instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 55% |
Student driving instructor turnover and employment statistics
Student driving instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student driving instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student driving instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student driving instructor 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 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average student driving instructor tenure
The average student driving instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 student driving instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Student driving instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 64% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Student driving instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student driving 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Foreign Service Teacher | 9.25% | 55,298 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Student Driving Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Instructor, Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 37,739 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar student driving instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Foreign Service Teacher | 9.25% | 55,298 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Instructor, Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 37,739 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
