Substitute instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Substitute instructor gender statistics
62.3% of substitute instructors are women and 37.7% of substitute instructors are men.
- Female, 62.3%
- Male, 37.7%
Substitute instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.3% |
| Male | 37.7% |
Substitute instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,610
Female income
$35,537
Substitute instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in substitute instructor positions over time. Currently, 62.3% of substitute instructors are female.
Substitute instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2011 | 37.43% | 62.57% |
| 2012 | 39.89% | 60.11% |
| 2013 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2014 | 39.18% | 60.82% |
| 2015 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2016 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2017 | 39.79% | 60.21% |
| 2018 | 39.03% | 60.97% |
| 2019 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2020 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2021 | 37.72% | 62.28% |
Substitute instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared substitute 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% |
| Substitute Instructor | 38% | 62% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Substitute instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among substitute instructors is White, which makes up 58.0% of all substitute instructors. Comparatively, 16.9% of substitute instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of substitute instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Substitute instructor race
| Substitute instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Substitute instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how substitute instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Substitute instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.87% | 12.02% | 5.52% | 14.20% |
| 2011 | 63.91% | 12.17% | 5.86% | 14.77% |
| 2012 | 63.94% | 11.44% | 6.25% | 15.20% |
| 2013 | 63.28% | 11.21% | 6.16% | 15.64% |
| 2014 | 62.83% | 11.18% | 7.41% | 15.07% |
| 2015 | 63.89% | 10.62% | 6.94% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 62.74% | 11.21% | 6.30% | 15.93% |
| 2017 | 62.30% | 10.84% | 7.06% | 16.06% |
| 2018 | 61.51% | 11.03% | 8.17% | 15.52% |
| 2019 | 62.77% | 10.20% | 7.43% | 16.07% |
| 2020 | 60.05% | 10.48% | 7.28% | 16.32% |
| 2021 | 57.97% | 10.78% | 7.91% | 16.92% |
Substitute instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white substitute instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american substitute instructors have the lowest average salary at $36,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,453 |
| White | $36,872 |
| Black or African American | $36,103 |
| Asian | $36,857 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,771 |
Average substitute instructor age
See how the average age of substitute instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Substitute instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Substitute instructor age breakdown
The average age of substitute instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the substitute instructor population.
Substitute instructor age breakdown
| Substitute Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Substitute instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for substitute instructors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of substitute instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Substitute instructors by degree level
| Substitute instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Substitute instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, substitute instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $40,543 annually. With a Master's degree, substitute instructors earn a median annual income of $38,890 compared to $36,929 for substitute instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,890 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,929 |
| Doctorate Degree | $40,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,029 |
Substitute instructor employment statistics
Most substitute instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where substitute instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where substitute instructors work.
Substitute instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Substitute instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the substitute instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most substitute instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Substitute instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 7% |
Substitute instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for substitute instructors are education, government and health care.
Substitute instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Substitute instructor turnover and employment statistics
Substitute instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for substitute instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Substitute instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Substitute 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 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average substitute instructor tenure
The average substitute instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,305 substitute instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Substitute instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Substitute instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of substitute 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Associate | 6.04% | 68,427 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Substitute Instructor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| English Volunteer Teacher | 12.94% | 55,448 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar substitute instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Associate | 6.04% | 68,427 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| English Volunteer Teacher | 12.94% | 55,448 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by substitute instructors
The most common foreign language among substitute instructors is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and German is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 15.2%
- German, 5.1%
- Italian, 4.0%
- Japanese, 4.0%
- Other, 26.2%
Substitute instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 15.2% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Italian | 4.0% |
| Japanese | 4.0% |
| Other | 26.2% |
