Technical instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Technical instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates technical instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our technical instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about technical instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,290 technical instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 31.8% of all technical instructors are women, while 68.2% are men.
- The average technical instructor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of technical instructors is White (65.9%), followed by Asian (11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) and Black or African American (7.3%).
- Technical instructors are most in-demand in Chicago, IL.
- The energy industry is the highest-paying for technical instructors.
- Berkeley, CA pays an annual average wage of $108,565, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women technical instructors earned 96% of what men earned.
- 16% of all technical instructors are LGBT.
- Alaska is the best state for technical instructors to live.
- Technical instructors are 50% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to public companies.
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Technical instructor gender statistics
31.8% of technical instructors are women and 68.2% of technical instructors are men.
- Male, 68.2%
- Female, 31.8%
Technical instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.2% |
| Female | 31.8% |
Technical instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,237
Female income
$60,729
Technical instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical instructor positions over time. Currently, 31.8% of technical instructors are female.
Technical instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.77% | 31.23% |
| 2011 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 2012 | 68.95% | 31.05% |
| 2013 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2014 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2015 | 68.33% | 31.67% |
| 2016 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| 2017 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2018 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2019 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2020 | 67.09% | 32.91% |
| 2021 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
Technical instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical instructors 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 Instructor | 68% | 32% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Technical instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical instructors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all technical instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of technical instructors are Asian and 10.4% of technical instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Technical instructor race
| Technical instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Technical instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how technical instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.33% | 7.42% | 9.13% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 72.02% | 7.27% | 9.86% | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 71.61% | 7.56% | 9.73% | 8.49% |
| 2013 | 70.75% | 7.92% | 10.02% | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 70.84% | 7.54% | 9.69% | 9.13% |
| 2015 | 69.29% | 7.77% | 10.63% | 9.42% |
| 2016 | 69.78% | 7.70% | 10.36% | 9.31% |
| 2017 | 68.86% | 7.44% | 11.52% | 9.36% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 7.18% | 9.85% | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 68.98% | 7.45% | 10.79% | 10.08% |
| 2020 | 67.06% | 7.16% | 10.43% | 10.24% |
| 2021 | 65.90% | 7.28% | 11.22% | 10.36% |
Technical instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical instructors have the lowest average salary at $62,218.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,924 |
| White | $62,998 |
| Black or African American | $62,218 |
| Asian | $64,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,249 |
Average technical instructor age
See how the average age of technical instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical instructor 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 instructor age breakdown
The average age of technical instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the technical instructor population.
Technical instructor age breakdown
| Technical Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Technical instructor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Technical instructors by degree level
| Technical instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Technical instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,578 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,483 |
Technical instructor employment statistics
Most technical instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where technical instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical instructors work.
Technical instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Technical instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the technical instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical instructors prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Technical instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 5% |
Technical instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical instructors are education, technology and manufacturing.
Technical instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Technical instructor turnover and employment statistics
Technical instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical instructor 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 instructor tenure
The average technical instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,214 technical instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Technical instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Technical Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar technical instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical instructors
The most common foreign language among technical instructors is Spanish at 46.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.5% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 46.0%
- German, 10.5%
- French, 10.0%
- Arabic, 6.0%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Other, 23.0%
Technical instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.0% |
| German | 10.5% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Other | 23.0% |
