Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for teacher assistants in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 2,078,561 teacher assistants currently employed in the United States.
- 78.5% of all teacher assistants are women, while 21.5% are men.
- The average age of an employed teacher assistant is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of teacher assistants is White (55.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), Black or African American (10.2%) and Asian (7.8%).
- Teacher assistants are most in-demand in Las Vegas, NV.
- Coventry, RI pays an annual average wage of $31,927, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- New Hampshire is the best state for teacher assistants to live.
- Teacher assistants are 82% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
Teacher Assistant Statistics By Gender
78.5% of teacher assistants are women and 21.5% of teacher assistants are men.
- Female, 78.5%
- Male, 21.5%
Teacher Assistants By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.5% |
| Male | 21.5% |
Gender Pay Gap For Teacher Assistant
Women Earn 94ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Teacher Assistant Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the teacher assistant position over time.
Teacher Assistant Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.36% | 89.64% |
| 2011 | 11.57% | 88.43% |
| 2012 | 11.45% | 88.55% |
| 2013 | 12.56% | 87.44% |
| 2014 | 14.48% | 85.52% |
| 2015 | 14.73% | 85.27% |
| 2016 | 15.95% | 84.05% |
| 2017 | 13.86% | 86.14% |
| 2018 | 19.99% | 80.01% |
| 2019 | 21.11% | 78.89% |
| 2020 | 21.15% | 78.85% |
| 2021 | 21.54% | 78.46% |
Teacher Assistant Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Teacher Assistant | 22% | 78% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
Teacher Assistant Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among teacher assistants is White, which makes up 55.0% of all teacher assistants. Comparatively, there are 21.1% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Teacher Assistant Race
| Teacher Assistant Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Teacher Assistant Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among teacher assistants.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Teacher Assistant Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.57% | 11.28% | 4.52% | 18.55% |
| 2011 | 60.97% | 12.54% | 4.53% | 18.48% |
| 2012 | 60.95% | 11.95% | 4.55% | 19.17% |
| 2013 | 62.74% | 11.63% | 4.58% | 17.69% |
| 2014 | 60.75% | 11.79% | 5.07% | 18.90% |
| 2015 | 60.55% | 11.50% | 5.09% | 19.56% |
| 2016 | 60.03% | 11.04% | 5.16% | 19.73% |
| 2017 | 60.02% | 10.97% | 5.54% | 19.88% |
| 2018 | 58.27% | 10.56% | 7.41% | 20.17% |
| 2019 | 58.96% | 9.72% | 7.51% | 20.10% |
| 2020 | 56.29% | 9.97% | 7.91% | 20.43% |
| 2021 | 55.05% | 10.23% | 7.80% | 21.07% |
Teacher Assistant Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,846 |
| White | $29,311 |
| Black or African American | $30,639 |
| Asian | $31,005 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,204 |
Average Age of a Teacher Assistant
We determined the average age of teacher assistants based on ethnicity and gender.
Teacher Assistant Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Teacher Assistant Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of teacher assistant employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of teacher assistants is 40+ years old, which represents 62% of the population.
Teacher Assistant Age
| Teacher Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Types of Teacher Assistant Degree Levels
The most common degree for teacher assistants is bachelor's degree 49% of teacher assistants earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 19% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 18%.
- Bachelors, 49%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Masters, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Teacher Assistants By Education
| Teacher Assistant Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 49% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Masters | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Teacher Assistant Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,300 |
| Master's Degree | $31,050 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,188 |
| Doctorate Degree | $31,576 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,575 |
Teacher Assistant Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where teacher assistants work. We found most teacher assistants work for a education company. In addition, the industry that employs the most teacher assistants is the education industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire teacher assistants.
Teacher Assistant Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
The Types Of Companies Teacher Assistant Work In
Employees with the teacher assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most teacher assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Teacher Assistant Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 3% |
Top Industries Hiring Teacher Assistants
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ teacher assistants. Those industries include education, non profits and health care.
Teacher Assistant Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Teacher Assistant Turnover And Employment Statistics
Teacher Assistant Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of teacher assistants changed.
- Unemployment rate
Teacher Assistant Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Teacher Assistant Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
The Average Number of Years That Teacher Assistant Stay in a Job
By looking over 179,902 teacher assistants resumes, we figured out that the average teacher assistant enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 38%.
Teacher Assistant Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Teacher Assistants with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to teacher assistants.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Assistant | 6.14% | - |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Professor | 12.94% | 21,861 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| County Agent | 16.25% | 29,769 |
Teacher Assistant LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Professor | 12.94% | 21,861 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| County Agent | 16.25% | 29,769 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Teacher Assistants
The most common foreign language among teacher assistants is Spanish at 61.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 61.2%
- French, 7.8%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Mandarin, 3.6%
- Arabic, 2.9%
- Other, 20.5%
Teacher Assistant Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.2% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Mandarin | 3.6% |
| Arabic | 2.9% |
| Other | 20.5% |
