Technical education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical education teacher gender statistics
28.1% of technical education teachers are women and 71.9% of technical education teachers are men.
- Male, 71.9%
- Female, 28.1%
Technical education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.9% |
| Female | 28.1% |
Technical education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,406
Female income
$42,142
Technical education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical education teacher positions over time. Currently, 28.1% of technical education teachers are female.
Technical education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.38% | 27.62% |
| 2011 | 72.80% | 27.20% |
| 2012 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2013 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2014 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2015 | 71.96% | 28.04% |
| 2016 | 71.69% | 28.31% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2018 | 71.70% | 28.30% |
| 2019 | 71.35% | 28.65% |
| 2020 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2021 | 71.88% | 28.13% |
Technical education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical education teachers 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% |
| Technical Education Teacher | 72% | 28% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Technical education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical education teachers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all technical education teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of technical education teachers are Asian and 10.2% of technical education teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Technical education teacher race
| Technical education teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Technical education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how technical education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical education teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.63% | 7.28% | 9.19% | 8.30% |
| 2011 | 72.33% | 7.12% | 9.92% | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 71.92% | 7.42% | 9.79% | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 71.06% | 7.78% | 10.08% | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 71.15% | 7.40% | 9.75% | 8.93% |
| 2015 | 69.60% | 7.63% | 10.69% | 9.22% |
| 2016 | 70.09% | 7.55% | 10.42% | 9.12% |
| 2017 | 69.17% | 7.30% | 11.58% | 9.17% |
| 2018 | 70.95% | 7.04% | 9.91% | 9.36% |
| 2019 | 69.28% | 7.31% | 10.85% | 9.89% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 7.01% | 10.49% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 66.21% | 7.14% | 11.28% | 10.16% |
Technical education teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical education teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical education teachers have the lowest average salary at $42,894.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,249 |
| White | $43,286 |
| Black or African American | $42,894 |
| Asian | $44,199 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,412 |
Average technical education teacher age
See how the average age of technical education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Technical education teacher 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 |
Technical education teacher age breakdown
The average age of technical education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the technical education teacher population.
Technical education teacher age breakdown
| Technical Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Technical education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for technical education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of technical education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Technical education teachers by degree level
| Technical education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Technical education teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,077 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,825 |
Technical education teacher employment statistics
Most technical education teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where technical education teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical education teachers work.
Technical education teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Technical education teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the technical education teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical education teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Technical education teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
Technical education teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical education teachers are education, government and non profits.
Technical education teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Technical education teacher turnover and employment statistics
Technical education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical education teacher 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 technical education teacher tenure
The average technical education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 674 technical education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Technical education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical education teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Educator | 9.52% | 28,019 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Technical Education Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar technical education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Educator | 9.52% | 28,019 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical education teachers
The most common foreign language among technical education teachers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 33.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 33.3%
- Italian, 16.7%
Technical education teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 33.3% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
