Student teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Student teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student teacher 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 teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,465,068 student teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 73.6% of all student teachers are women, while 26.4% are men.
- The average student teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student teachers is White (69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Student teachers are most in-demand in Loma Linda, CA.
- Boston, MA pays an annual average wage of $73,835, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women student teachers earned 96% of what men earned.
- Maryland is the best state for student teachers to live.
- Student teachers are 92% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Student teacher gender statistics
73.6% of student teachers are women and 26.4% of student teachers are men.
- Female, 73.6%
- Male, 26.4%
Student teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.6% |
| Male | 26.4% |
Student teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,956
Female income
$52,936
Student teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student teacher positions over time. Currently, 73.6% of student teachers are female.
Student teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.36% | 72.64% |
| 2011 | 27.64% | 72.36% |
| 2012 | 27.97% | 72.03% |
| 2013 | 28.12% | 71.88% |
| 2014 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2015 | 28.16% | 71.84% |
| 2016 | 28.19% | 71.81% |
| 2017 | 28.05% | 71.95% |
| 2018 | 28.58% | 71.42% |
| 2019 | 25.03% | 74.97% |
| 2020 | 25.76% | 74.24% |
| 2021 | 26.36% | 73.64% |
Student teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared student teachers 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 Teacher | 26% | 74% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Student teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student teachers is White, which makes up 69.7% of all student teachers. Comparatively, 12.5% of student teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of student teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Student teacher race
| Student teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Student teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how student teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 10.03% | 2.44% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 76.07% | 9.97% | 2.62% | 9.61% |
| 2012 | 75.90% | 9.83% | 2.67% | 9.73% |
| 2013 | 75.36% | 9.86% | 2.86% | 9.95% |
| 2014 | 75.45% | 9.79% | 2.86% | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 75.19% | 9.46% | 3.00% | 10.37% |
| 2016 | 74.34% | 9.88% | 3.01% | 10.77% |
| 2017 | 74.30% | 9.53% | 3.15% | 10.91% |
| 2018 | 74.07% | 9.43% | 3.16% | 11.15% |
| 2019 | 73.18% | 9.75% | 3.34% | 11.64% |
| 2020 | 71.27% | 9.42% | 3.41% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 69.70% | 9.71% | 3.65% | 12.52% |
Student teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student teachers have the lowest average salary at $53,780.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,627 |
| White | $54,610 |
| Black or African American | $53,780 |
| Asian | $56,167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,630 |
Average student teacher age
See how the average age of student teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student teacher 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 teacher age breakdown
The average age of student teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the student teacher population.
Student teacher age breakdown
| Student Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Student teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for student teachers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of student teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Student teachers by degree level
| Student teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Student teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,780 annually. With a Doctorate degree, student teachers earn a median annual income of $65,430 compared to $57,686 for student teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,686 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,430 |
Student teacher employment statistics
Most student teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student teachers work.
Student teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Student teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the student teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
Student teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for student teachers are education, government and non profits.
Student teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Student teacher turnover and employment statistics
Student teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student teacher 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 teacher tenure
The average student teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53,278 student teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Student teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 82% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Student teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director, Lead Teacher And Director | 5.04% | 67,421 |
| Director Of Special Education | 7.55% | 21,975 |
| Student Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Nutrition Teacher | 11.94% | 54,229 |
Similar student teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director, Lead Teacher And Director | 5.04% | 67,421 |
| Director Of Special Education | 7.55% | 21,975 |
| Nutrition Teacher | 11.94% | 54,229 |
Foreign languages spoken by student teachers
The most common foreign language among student teachers is Spanish at 52.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 52.5%
- French, 10.9%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Italian, 3.4%
- Other, 23.9%
Student teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.5% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Italian | 3.4% |
| Other | 23.9% |
