Teacher associate demographics and statistics in the US
Teacher associate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates teacher associate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our teacher associate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about teacher associates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 2,222,669 teacher associates currently employed in the United States.
- 83.0% of all teacher associates are women, while 17.0% are men.
- The average teacher associate age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of teacher associates is White (56.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.9%), Black or African American (9.0%) and Asian (7.8%).
- Teacher associates are most in-demand in Neptune, NJ.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for teacher associates.
- 6% of all teacher associates are LGBT.
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Teacher associate demographics by:
Teacher associate gender statistics
83.0% of teacher associates are women and 17.0% of teacher associates are men.
- Female, 83.0%
- Male, 17.0%
Teacher associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.0% |
| Male | 17.0% |
Teacher associate gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,445
Female income
$36,860
Teacher associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in teacher associate positions over time. Currently, 83.0% of teacher associates are female.
Teacher associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% | 92.04% |
| 2011 | 8.92% | 91.08% |
| 2012 | 8.82% | 91.18% |
| 2013 | 9.70% | 90.30% |
| 2014 | 11.24% | 88.76% |
| 2015 | 11.45% | 88.55% |
| 2016 | 12.43% | 87.57% |
| 2017 | 10.74% | 89.26% |
| 2018 | 15.75% | 84.25% |
| 2019 | 16.68% | 83.32% |
| 2020 | 16.72% | 83.28% |
| 2021 | 17.04% | 82.96% |
Teacher associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared teacher associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Teacher Associate | 17% | 83% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Teacher associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among teacher associates is White, which makes up 56.4% of all teacher associates. Comparatively, 20.9% of teacher associates are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of teacher associates are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Teacher associate race
| Teacher associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Teacher associate race and ethnicity over time
See how teacher associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Teacher associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.96% | 10.02% | 4.56% | 18.36% |
| 2011 | 62.36% | 11.29% | 4.57% | 18.29% |
| 2012 | 62.34% | 10.70% | 4.60% | 18.98% |
| 2013 | 64.13% | 10.37% | 4.62% | 17.50% |
| 2014 | 62.14% | 10.54% | 5.11% | 18.71% |
| 2015 | 61.94% | 10.25% | 5.14% | 19.37% |
| 2016 | 61.42% | 9.78% | 5.20% | 19.54% |
| 2017 | 61.41% | 9.71% | 5.58% | 19.69% |
| 2018 | 59.66% | 9.30% | 7.46% | 19.98% |
| 2019 | 60.35% | 8.46% | 7.55% | 19.91% |
| 2020 | 57.68% | 8.71% | 7.95% | 20.24% |
| 2021 | 56.44% | 8.97% | 7.84% | 20.88% |
Teacher associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian teacher associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White teacher associates have the lowest average salary at $38,562.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,697 |
| White | $38,562 |
| Black or African American | $41,404 |
| Asian | $42,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,464 |
Average teacher associate age
See how the average age of teacher associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Teacher associate age by race and gender
| 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 associate age breakdown
The average age of teacher associates is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the teacher associate population.
Teacher associate age breakdown
| Teacher Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Teacher associate educational attainment
The most common degree for teacher associates is bachelor's degree, with 57% of teacher associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Teacher associates by degree level
| Teacher associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Teacher associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, teacher associates with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $43,456 annually. With a Master's degree, teacher associates earn a median annual income of $42,300 compared to $38,302 for teacher associates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,449 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,302 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,456 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,020 |
Teacher associate employment statistics
Most teacher associates work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where teacher associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where teacher associates work.
Teacher associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Teacher associate jobs by company type
Employees with the teacher associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most teacher associates prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Teacher associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 7% |
Teacher associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for teacher associates are education, non profits and health care.
Teacher associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Teacher associate turnover and employment statistics
Teacher associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for teacher associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Teacher associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Teacher associate 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% |
Average teacher associate tenure
The average teacher associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,788 teacher associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Teacher associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Teacher associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of teacher associates 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 | 6.14% | - |
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Chemistry Teaching Assistant | 12.94% | 2,112 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Facilitator | 16.25% | 60,859 |
Similar teacher associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Chemistry Teaching Assistant | 12.94% | 2,112 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Facilitator | 16.25% | 60,859 |
Foreign languages spoken by teacher associates
The most common foreign language among teacher associates is Spanish at 70.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 2.7%.
- Spanish, 70.9%
- French, 6.7%
- Korean, 2.7%
- Russian, 2.2%
- Chinese, 1.8%
- Other, 15.7%
Teacher associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.9% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Korean | 2.7% |
| Russian | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Other | 15.7% |
