Teaching artist demographics and statistics in the US
Teaching artist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates teaching artist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our teaching artist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about teaching artists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,575 teaching artists currently employed in the United States.
- 68.9% of all teaching artists are women, while 31.1% are men.
- The average teaching artist age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of teaching artists is White (66.5%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) and Black or African American (7.0%).
- Teaching artists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The government industry is the highest-paying for teaching artists.
- Santa Rosa, CA pays an annual average wage of $96,237, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women teaching artists earned 95% of what men earned.
- 16% of all teaching artists are LGBT.
- Alaska is the best state for teaching artists to live.
- Teaching artists are 52% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Teaching artist gender statistics
68.9% of teaching artists are women and 31.1% of teaching artists are men.
- Female, 68.9%
- Male, 31.1%
Teaching artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.9% |
| Male | 31.1% |
Teaching artist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,094
Female income
$58,286
Teaching artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in teaching artist positions over time. Currently, 68.9% of teaching artists are female.
Teaching artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.67% | 68.33% |
| 2011 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
| 2012 | 31.85% | 68.15% |
| 2013 | 31.47% | 68.53% |
| 2014 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2015 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2016 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2017 | 31.45% | 68.55% |
| 2018 | 30.95% | 69.05% |
| 2019 | 30.58% | 69.42% |
| 2020 | 30.03% | 69.97% |
| 2021 | 31.14% | 68.86% |
Teaching artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared teaching artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Teaching Artist | 31% | 69% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Teaching artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among teaching artists is White, which makes up 66.5% of all teaching artists. Comparatively, 11.3% of teaching artists are Asian and 10.0% of teaching artists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Teaching artist race
| Teaching artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Teaching artist race and ethnicity over time
See how teaching artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Teaching artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.91% | 7.15% | 9.24% | 8.13% |
| 2011 | 72.60% | 6.99% | 9.97% | 7.88% |
| 2012 | 72.19% | 7.29% | 9.84% | 8.12% |
| 2013 | 71.33% | 7.65% | 10.13% | 8.38% |
| 2014 | 71.42% | 7.27% | 9.80% | 8.76% |
| 2015 | 69.87% | 7.50% | 10.74% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.36% | 7.42% | 10.47% | 8.95% |
| 2017 | 69.44% | 7.17% | 11.64% | 9.00% |
| 2018 | 71.22% | 6.91% | 9.96% | 9.19% |
| 2019 | 69.56% | 7.18% | 10.90% | 9.71% |
| 2020 | 67.63% | 6.88% | 10.54% | 9.87% |
| 2021 | 66.48% | 7.01% | 11.34% | 9.99% |
Teaching artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian teaching artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american teaching artists have the lowest average salary at $59,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,737 |
| White | $60,825 |
| Black or African American | $59,949 |
| Asian | $62,870 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,125 |
Average teaching artist age
See how the average age of teaching artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Teaching artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Teaching artist age breakdown
The average age of teaching artists is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the teaching artist population.
Teaching artist age breakdown
| Teaching Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Teaching artist educational attainment
The most common degree for teaching artists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of teaching artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Teaching artists by degree level
| Teaching artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Teaching artist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,650 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,515 |
Teaching artist employment statistics
Most teaching artists work for a education in the media industry.
Company size where teaching artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where teaching artists work.
Teaching artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Teaching artist jobs by company type
Employees with the teaching artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most teaching artists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Teaching artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 7% |
Teaching artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for teaching artists are media, education and non profits.
Teaching artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Education | 23% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Teaching artist turnover and employment statistics
Teaching artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for teaching artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Teaching artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Teaching artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average teaching artist tenure
The average teaching artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,479 teaching artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Teaching artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Teaching artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of teaching artists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Instructor | 6.04% | 38,925 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Teaching Artist | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar teaching artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Instructor | 6.04% | 38,925 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by teaching artists
The most common foreign language among teaching artists is Spanish at 56.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.1% and German is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 56.0%
- French, 18.1%
- German, 3.9%
- Italian, 3.9%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- Other, 15.5%
Teaching artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.0% |
| French | 18.1% |
| German | 3.9% |
| Italian | 3.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| Other | 15.5% |
