Supplemental instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Supplemental instructor demographics by:
Supplemental instructor gender statistics
54.8% of supplemental instructors are women and 45.2% of supplemental instructors are men.
- Female, 54.8%
- Male, 45.2%
Supplemental instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% |
| Male | 45.2% |
Supplemental instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,841
Female income
$29,533
Supplemental instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in supplemental instructor positions over time. Currently, 54.8% of supplemental instructors are female.
Supplemental instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.48% | 54.52% |
| 2011 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2012 | 47.52% | 52.48% |
| 2013 | 46.65% | 53.35% |
| 2014 | 46.78% | 53.22% |
| 2015 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
| 2016 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2017 | 47.41% | 52.59% |
| 2018 | 46.62% | 53.38% |
| 2019 | 45.06% | 54.94% |
| 2020 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2021 | 45.25% | 54.75% |
Supplemental instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared supplemental 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% |
| Supplemental Instructor | 45% | 55% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Supplemental instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among supplemental instructors is White, which makes up 56.2% of all supplemental instructors. Comparatively, 16.2% of supplemental instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of supplemental instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Supplemental instructor race
| Supplemental instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Supplemental instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how supplemental instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Supplemental instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.08% | 11.94% | 8.16% | 13.48% |
| 2011 | 62.12% | 12.09% | 8.51% | 14.04% |
| 2012 | 62.15% | 11.36% | 8.89% | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 61.49% | 11.13% | 8.80% | 14.91% |
| 2014 | 61.04% | 11.10% | 10.06% | 14.35% |
| 2015 | 62.10% | 10.54% | 9.58% | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 60.95% | 11.13% | 8.95% | 15.20% |
| 2017 | 60.51% | 10.76% | 9.70% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 59.72% | 10.95% | 10.81% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 60.98% | 10.12% | 10.08% | 15.34% |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 10.40% | 9.92% | 15.59% |
| 2021 | 56.18% | 10.70% | 10.55% | 16.19% |
Supplemental instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white supplemental instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american supplemental instructors have the lowest average salary at $30,221.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,648 |
| White | $31,162 |
| Black or African American | $30,221 |
| Asian | $31,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,038 |
Average supplemental instructor age
See how the average age of supplemental instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Supplemental 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 |
Supplemental instructor age breakdown
The average age of supplemental instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the supplemental instructor population.
Supplemental instructor age breakdown
| Supplemental Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Supplemental instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for supplemental instructors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of supplemental instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Supplemental instructors by degree level
| Supplemental instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Supplemental instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, supplemental instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $35,781 annually. With a Master's degree, supplemental instructors earn a median annual income of $33,677 compared to $31,232 for supplemental instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,677 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,182 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,232 |
| Doctorate Degree | $35,781 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,131 |
Supplemental instructor employment statistics
Most supplemental instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where supplemental instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where supplemental instructors work.
Supplemental instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Supplemental instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the supplemental instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most supplemental instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Supplemental instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 1% |
Supplemental instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for supplemental instructors are education, manufacturing and government.
Supplemental instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Supplemental instructor turnover and employment statistics
Supplemental instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for supplemental instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Supplemental instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Supplemental 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 supplemental instructor tenure
The average supplemental instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,453 supplemental instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Supplemental instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Supplemental instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of supplemental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Aide | 6.04% | 107,770 |
| Culinary Art Teacher | 9.70% | 57,462 |
| Supplemental Instructor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Nutrition Educator | 12.94% | 8,649 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar supplemental instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Aide | 6.04% | 107,770 |
| Culinary Art Teacher | 9.70% | 57,462 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Nutrition Educator | 12.94% | 8,649 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by supplemental instructors
The most common foreign language among supplemental instructors is Spanish at 50.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 50.7%
- French, 11.4%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- German, 4.5%
- Mandarin, 4.5%
- Other, 23.9%
Supplemental instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.7% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Mandarin | 4.5% |
| Other | 23.9% |
