The average employee age for teachers is 42 years. The teacher workforce reached a whopping 4,494,047 in 2020!
Among teachers, we discovered that 67.9% of them are women, while 27.5% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among teachers is White, which makes up 73.7% of all teachers. Comparatively, there are 11.3% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 9.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of teachers are located in NY, New York and TX, Houston.
Teachers are more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies. Taking it a step further, teachers are more likely to find a job in the education industry. Looking at teacher statistics, we found was that New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, California and Connecticut are where teachers find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about teacher demographics? We analyzed 372,826 teachers resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Teacher Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as teachers. Keep reading to find out what the results for teachers were.
Teacher Gender Ratio
Among teachers, 67.9% of them are women compared to 27.5% which are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 27.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
Teacher Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among teachers is White, which makes up 73.7% of all teachers. Comparatively, there are 11.3% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 9.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 73.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 3.2%
- Unknown, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Teachers
The chart below shows that 46.2% of teachers speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 10.7%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Japanese, 4.4%
- Other, 26.6%
Teacher Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among teachers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Teacher Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the teacher position over time.
Teacher 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 teachers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of teachers based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Teacher
By looking over 372,826 teachers resumes, we figured out that the average teacher enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Teacher Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of teacher employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of teachers is 40+ years old, which represents 58% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Teachers with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive instructor have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing Teacher | 6% | 86% |
| Special Education Preschool Teacher | 6% | 91% |
| Montessori Preschool Teacher | 9% | 90% |
| Teacher | 27% | 68% |
| Industrial Arts Teacher | 92% | 5% |
| Automotive Instructor | 92% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 96% | 4% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Teachers 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 teachers.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Library Technician | 6.75% |
| Writing Assistant | 7.64% |
| Early Childhood Specialist | 8.29% |
| Reading Specialist | 12.86% |
| Teacher | 13.03% |
| School Guard | 13.66% |
| Mentor | 13.71% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Teacher?
Teacher Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Teacher Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,264 |
| Master's Degree | $54,649 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,397 |
Teacher Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
