Theatre instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Theatre instructor gender statistics
60.5% of theatre instructors are women and 39.5% of theatre instructors are men.
- Female, 60.5%
- Male, 39.5%
Theatre instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.5% |
| Male | 39.5% |
Theatre instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,945
Female income
$38,531
Theatre instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in theatre instructor positions over time. Currently, 60.5% of theatre instructors are female.
Theatre instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.06% | 59.94% |
| 2011 | 40.57% | 59.43% |
| 2012 | 40.26% | 59.74% |
| 2013 | 39.83% | 60.17% |
| 2014 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2015 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2016 | 39.23% | 60.77% |
| 2017 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2018 | 39.25% | 60.75% |
| 2019 | 38.84% | 61.16% |
| 2020 | 38.22% | 61.78% |
| 2021 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
Theatre instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared theatre 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% |
| Theatre Instructor | 39% | 61% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Theatre instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among theatre instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all theatre instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of theatre instructors are Asian and 10.0% of theatre instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Theatre instructor race
| Theatre instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Theatre instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how theatre instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Theatre instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.87% | 7.16% | 9.24% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 72.57% | 7.01% | 9.96% | 7.90% |
| 2012 | 72.16% | 7.30% | 9.84% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 71.30% | 7.66% | 10.12% | 8.40% |
| 2014 | 71.39% | 7.29% | 9.79% | 8.78% |
| 2015 | 69.84% | 7.51% | 10.74% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 70.33% | 7.44% | 10.46% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 69.41% | 7.19% | 11.63% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 71.19% | 6.92% | 9.95% | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 7.19% | 10.89% | 9.74% |
| 2020 | 67.60% | 6.90% | 10.53% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 66.45% | 7.02% | 11.33% | 10.01% |
Theatre instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian theatre instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american theatre instructors have the lowest average salary at $39,370.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,766 |
| White | $39,810 |
| Black or African American | $39,370 |
| Asian | $40,832 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,960 |
Average theatre instructor age
See how the average age of theatre instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Theatre 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 |
Theatre instructor age breakdown
The average age of theatre instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the theatre instructor population.
Theatre instructor age breakdown
| Theatre Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Theatre instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for theatre instructors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of theatre instructors 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, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Theatre instructors by degree level
| Theatre instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Theatre instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,722 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,410 |
Theatre instructor employment statistics
Most theatre instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where theatre instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where theatre instructors work.
Theatre instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Theatre instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the theatre instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most theatre instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Theatre instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
Theatre instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for theatre instructors are education, media and government.
Theatre instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Media | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Theatre instructor turnover and employment statistics
Theatre instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for theatre instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Theatre instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Theatre 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 theatre instructor tenure
The average theatre instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 393 theatre instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Theatre instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Theatre instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of theatre 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Theatre Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar theatre instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by theatre instructors
The most common foreign language among theatre instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Irish at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Irish, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Other, 12.4%
Theatre instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Irish | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.4% |
