Technology teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Technology teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates technology teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our technology teacher estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about technology teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 16,150 technology teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 50.0% of all technology teachers are women, while 50.0% are men.
- The average technology teacher age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of technology teachers is White (72.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.6%), Black or African American (8.0%) and Unknown (4.0%).
- Technology teachers are most in-demand in Santa Fe, NM.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for technology teachers.
- 12% of all technology teachers are LGBT.
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Technology teacher demographics by:
Technology teacher gender statistics
50.0% of technology teachers are women and 50.0% of technology teachers are men.
- Male, 50.0%
- Female, 50.0%
Technology teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Technology teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,478
Female income
$43,408
Technology teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technology teacher positions over time. Currently, 50.0% of technology teachers are female.
Technology teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2011 | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 2012 | 49.93% | 50.07% |
| 2013 | 48.99% | 51.01% |
| 2014 | 48.95% | 51.05% |
| 2015 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2016 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2017 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2018 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2019 | 49.93% | 50.07% |
| 2020 | 50.56% | 49.44% |
| 2021 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
Technology teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared technology teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Technology Teacher | 50% | 50% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Technology teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technology teachers is White, which makes up 72.4% of all technology teachers. Comparatively, 11.6% of technology teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of technology teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Technology teacher race
| Technology teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Technology teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how technology teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technology teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.59% | 8.77% | 2.71% | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 76.26% | 8.83% | 2.89% | 9.83% |
| 2012 | 75.89% | 8.56% | 2.97% | 10.29% |
| 2013 | 76.25% | 8.44% | 2.97% | 10.30% |
| 2014 | 75.42% | 9.04% | 3.01% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 75.02% | 8.54% | 3.56% | 10.54% |
| 2016 | 75.29% | 8.25% | 2.93% | 11.14% |
| 2017 | 76.09% | 7.54% | 3.09% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 75.05% | 7.76% | 3.73% | 11.05% |
| 2019 | 76.35% | 7.57% | 3.30% | 10.64% |
| 2020 | 73.90% | 7.34% | 3.32% | 11.01% |
| 2021 | 72.41% | 7.97% | 3.58% | 11.62% |
Technology teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technology teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technology teachers have the lowest average salary at $44,025.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,269 |
| White | $44,529 |
| Black or African American | $44,025 |
| Asian | $48,717 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,014 |
Average technology teacher age
See how the average age of technology teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technology teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Technology teacher age breakdown
The average age of technology teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the technology teacher population.
Technology teacher age breakdown
| Technology Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Technology teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for technology teachers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of technology teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Technology teachers by degree level
| Technology teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Technology teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technology teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,829 annually. With a Master's degree, technology teachers earn a median annual income of $54,321 compared to $46,836 for technology teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,836 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,829 |
Technology teacher employment statistics
Most technology teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where technology teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technology teachers work.
Technology teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Technology teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the technology teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technology teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Technology teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 11% |
| Government | 4% |
Technology teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for technology teachers are education, government and professional.
Technology teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Technology teacher turnover and employment statistics
Technology teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technology teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technology teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technology teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average technology teacher tenure
The average technology teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,367 technology teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Technology teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Technology teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 5.04% | 107,686 |
| Mentally Impaired Teacher | 7.55% | 52,627 |
| 8th Grade Science Teacher | 8.89% | 59,699 |
| Technology Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar technology teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 5.04% | 107,686 |
| Mentally Impaired Teacher | 7.55% | 52,627 |
| 8th Grade Science Teacher | 8.89% | 59,699 |
Foreign languages spoken by technology teachers
The most common foreign language among technology teachers is Spanish at 57.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 57.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Russian, 5.2%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Arabic, 4.2%
- Other, 20.8%
Technology teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Russian | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Arabic | 4.2% |
| Other | 20.8% |
