Student observer demographics and statistics in the US
Student observer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student observer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student observer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student observers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 5,026 student observers currently employed in the United States.
- 73.1% of all student observers are women, while 26.9% are men.
- The average student observer age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student observers is White (69.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 9% of all student observers are LGBT.
- Student observers are 47% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Student observer demographics by:
Student observer gender statistics
73.1% of student observers are women and 26.9% of student observers are men.
- Female, 73.1%
- Male, 26.9%
Student observer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.1% |
| Male | 26.9% |
Student observer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,955
Female income
$30,791
Student observer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student observer positions over time. Currently, 73.1% of student observers are female.
Student observer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.95% | 72.05% |
| 2011 | 28.23% | 71.77% |
| 2012 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
| 2013 | 28.73% | 71.27% |
| 2014 | 28.30% | 71.70% |
| 2015 | 28.77% | 71.23% |
| 2016 | 28.80% | 71.20% |
| 2017 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2018 | 29.19% | 70.81% |
| 2019 | 25.59% | 74.41% |
| 2020 | 26.33% | 73.67% |
| 2021 | 26.95% | 73.05% |
Student observer related jobs gender ratio
We compared student observers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Student Observer | 27% | 73% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Student observer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student observers is White, which makes up 69.0% of all student observers. Comparatively, 12.8% of student observers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of student observers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Student observer race
| Student observer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Student observer race and ethnicity over time
See how student observer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student observer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.81% | 10.32% | 2.48% | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 75.42% | 10.26% | 2.66% | 9.91% |
| 2012 | 75.24% | 10.13% | 2.71% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 74.71% | 10.16% | 2.90% | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 74.80% | 10.09% | 2.89% | 10.32% |
| 2015 | 74.54% | 9.76% | 3.04% | 10.68% |
| 2016 | 73.69% | 10.17% | 3.05% | 11.08% |
| 2017 | 73.64% | 9.83% | 3.19% | 11.22% |
| 2018 | 73.41% | 9.73% | 3.20% | 11.46% |
| 2019 | 72.53% | 10.04% | 3.37% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 70.61% | 9.71% | 3.45% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 69.04% | 10.00% | 3.69% | 12.83% |
Student observer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,597 |
| White | $32,579 |
| Black or African American | $31,687 |
| Asian | $34,283 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,691 |
Average student observer age
See how the average age of student observers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Student observer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Student observer age breakdown
The average age of student observers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the student observer population.
Student observer age breakdown
| Student Observer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Student observer educational attainment
The most common degree for student observers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of student observers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Student observers by degree level
| Student observer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Student observer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,982 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,215 |
Student observer employment statistics
Most student observers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student observers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student observers work.
Student observer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Student observer jobs by company type
Employees with the student observer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student observers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student observer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 4% |
Student observer jobs by industry
The most common industries for student observers are education, health care and non profits.
Student observer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Health Care | 32% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Student observer turnover and employment statistics
Student observer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student observers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student observer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student observer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average student observer tenure
The average student observer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,727 student observers resumes in Zippia's database.
Student observer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 81% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Student observer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student observers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,563 |
| Moderate Needs Teacher | 7.55% | 52,646 |
| Student Observer | 8.89% | - |
| Social Studies Teacher | 11.94% | 94,087 |
Similar student observer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,563 |
| Moderate Needs Teacher | 7.55% | 52,646 |
| Social Studies Teacher | 11.94% | 94,087 |
Foreign languages spoken by student observers
The most common foreign language among student observers is Spanish at 54.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 54.9%
- French, 6.8%
- Italian, 6.8%
- Russian, 3.8%
- Korean, 3.8%
- Other, 23.9%
Student observer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.9% |
| French | 6.8% |
| Italian | 6.8% |
| Russian | 3.8% |
| Korean | 3.8% |
| Other | 23.9% |
