Visiting teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Visiting teacher gender statistics
71.8% of visiting teachers are women and 28.2% of visiting teachers are men.
- Female, 71.8%
- Male, 28.2%
Visiting teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.8% |
| Male | 28.2% |
Visiting teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,195
Female income
$40,715
Visiting teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in visiting teacher positions over time. Currently, 71.8% of visiting teachers are female.
Visiting teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
| 2011 | 27.94% | 72.06% |
| 2012 | 30.08% | 69.92% |
| 2013 | 29.36% | 70.64% |
| 2014 | 29.46% | 70.54% |
| 2015 | 27.61% | 72.39% |
| 2016 | 29.58% | 70.42% |
| 2017 | 29.99% | 70.01% |
| 2018 | 29.33% | 70.67% |
| 2019 | 28.04% | 71.96% |
| 2020 | 27.71% | 72.29% |
| 2021 | 28.20% | 71.80% |
Visiting teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared visiting teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Visiting Teacher | 28% | 72% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Visiting teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among visiting teachers is White, which makes up 59.0% of all visiting teachers. Comparatively, 16.9% of visiting teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of visiting teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Visiting teacher race
| Visiting teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Visiting teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how visiting teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Visiting teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.88% | 10.65% | 5.85% | 14.23% |
| 2011 | 64.92% | 10.80% | 6.20% | 14.79% |
| 2012 | 64.95% | 10.07% | 6.58% | 15.23% |
| 2013 | 64.29% | 9.84% | 6.49% | 15.67% |
| 2014 | 63.84% | 9.80% | 7.74% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 64.90% | 9.25% | 7.27% | 14.91% |
| 2016 | 63.75% | 9.84% | 6.63% | 15.96% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 9.46% | 7.39% | 16.09% |
| 2018 | 62.52% | 9.66% | 8.50% | 15.55% |
| 2019 | 63.78% | 8.83% | 7.76% | 16.10% |
| 2020 | 61.06% | 9.11% | 7.61% | 16.35% |
| 2021 | 58.98% | 9.41% | 8.24% | 16.94% |
Visiting teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,675 |
| White | $45,072 |
| Black or African American | $42,529 |
| Asian | $45,022 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,732 |
Average visiting teacher age
See how the average age of visiting teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Visiting teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Visiting teacher age breakdown
The average age of visiting teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the visiting teacher population.
Visiting teacher age breakdown
| Visiting Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Visiting teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for visiting teachers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of visiting teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Visiting teachers by degree level
| Visiting teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Visiting teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,202 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,263 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,547 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,289 |
Visiting teacher employment statistics
Most visiting teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where visiting teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where visiting teachers work.
Visiting teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Visiting teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the visiting teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most visiting teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Visiting teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 15% |
Visiting teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for visiting teachers are education, non profits and government.
Visiting teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Visiting teacher turnover and employment statistics
Visiting teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for visiting teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Visiting teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Visiting teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average visiting teacher tenure
The average visiting teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 287 visiting teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Visiting teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Visiting teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of visiting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Assistant | 6.04% | 49,979 |
| Sailing Instructor | 9.70% | 24,419 |
| Visiting Teacher | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Certified Instructor | 12.94% | 70,136 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar visiting teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Assistant | 6.04% | 49,979 |
| Sailing Instructor | 9.70% | 24,419 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Certified Instructor | 12.94% | 70,136 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by visiting teachers
The most common foreign language among visiting teachers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 15.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Russian, 5.0%
Visiting teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Russian | 5.0% |