Theater teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Theater teacher gender statistics
72.9% of theater teachers are women and 27.1% of theater teachers are men.
- Female, 72.9%
- Male, 27.1%
Theater teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.9% |
| Male | 27.1% |
Theater teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,478
Female income
$45,809
Theater teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in theater teacher positions over time. Currently, 72.9% of theater teachers are female.
Theater teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.15% | 73.85% |
| 2011 | 26.37% | 73.63% |
| 2012 | 27.01% | 72.99% |
| 2013 | 26.27% | 73.73% |
| 2014 | 26.24% | 73.76% |
| 2015 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
| 2016 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2017 | 26.60% | 73.40% |
| 2018 | 26.04% | 73.96% |
| 2019 | 27.01% | 72.99% |
| 2020 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2021 | 27.08% | 72.92% |
Theater teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared theater 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% |
| Theater Teacher | 27% | 73% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Theater teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among theater teachers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all theater teachers. Comparatively, 11.9% of theater teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of theater teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Theater teacher race
| Theater teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Theater teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how theater teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Theater teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.14% | 8.96% | 2.73% | 10.06% |
| 2011 | 75.81% | 9.01% | 2.92% | 10.06% |
| 2012 | 75.43% | 8.75% | 3.00% | 10.52% |
| 2013 | 75.79% | 8.62% | 3.00% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 74.97% | 9.22% | 3.03% | 10.80% |
| 2015 | 74.57% | 8.72% | 3.58% | 10.77% |
| 2016 | 74.84% | 8.43% | 2.96% | 11.37% |
| 2017 | 75.64% | 7.72% | 3.11% | 11.16% |
| 2018 | 74.59% | 7.95% | 3.76% | 11.28% |
| 2019 | 75.90% | 7.75% | 3.33% | 10.87% |
| 2020 | 73.45% | 7.52% | 3.35% | 11.24% |
| 2021 | 71.96% | 8.15% | 3.61% | 11.85% |
Theater teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian theater teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american theater teachers have the lowest average salary at $46,603.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,916 |
| White | $47,252 |
| Black or African American | $46,603 |
| Asian | $52,706 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,173 |
Average theater teacher age
See how the average age of theater teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Theater 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 |
Theater teacher age breakdown
The average age of theater teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the theater teacher population.
Theater teacher age breakdown
| Theater Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Theater teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for theater teachers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of theater teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 20%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Theater teachers by degree level
| Theater teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Theater teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, theater teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,850 annually. With a Master's degree, theater teachers earn a median annual income of $60,166 compared to $50,243 for theater teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,166 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,243 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,850 |
Theater teacher employment statistics
Most theater teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where theater teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where theater teachers work.
Theater teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Theater teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the theater teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most theater teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Theater teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 11% |
| Government | 3% |
Theater teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for theater teachers are education, non profits and media.
Theater teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Theater teacher turnover and employment statistics
Theater teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for theater teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Theater teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Theater 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 theater teacher tenure
The average theater teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 theater teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Theater teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Theater teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of theater 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Floater | 5.04% | 6,071 |
| Inclusion Special Educator | 7.55% | 16,872 |
| Elementary School Registrar | 8.89% | 65,100 |
| Theater Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar theater teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Floater | 5.04% | 6,071 |
| Inclusion Special Educator | 7.55% | 16,872 |
| Elementary School Registrar | 8.89% | 65,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by theater teachers
The most common foreign language among theater teachers is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Irish is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 18.2%
- Irish, 6.1%
- German, 3.0%
- Hebrew, 3.0%
- Other, 15.2%
Theater teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Irish | 6.1% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Hebrew | 3.0% |
| Other | 15.2% |