Vocational education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational education teacher gender statistics
41.5% of vocational education teachers are women and 58.5% of vocational education teachers are men.
- Male, 58.5%
- Female, 41.5%
Vocational education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.5% |
| Female | 41.5% |
Vocational education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,215
Female income
$39,379
Vocational education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational education teacher positions over time. Currently, 41.5% of vocational education teachers are female.
Vocational education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.33% | 42.67% |
| 2011 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2012 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2013 | 57.48% | 42.52% |
| 2014 | 57.44% | 42.56% |
| 2015 | 57.31% | 42.69% |
| 2016 | 57.57% | 42.43% |
| 2017 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2018 | 57.18% | 42.82% |
| 2019 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2020 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2021 | 58.49% | 41.51% |
Vocational education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational education 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% |
| Vocational Education Teacher | 58% | 42% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Vocational education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational education teachers is White, which makes up 72.9% of all vocational education teachers. Comparatively, 11.4% of vocational education teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of vocational education teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Vocational education teacher race
| Vocational education teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Vocational education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational education teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.08% | 8.58% | 2.67% | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 76.75% | 8.63% | 2.86% | 9.58% |
| 2012 | 76.38% | 8.37% | 2.94% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 76.73% | 8.24% | 2.94% | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 75.91% | 8.84% | 2.97% | 10.31% |
| 2015 | 75.51% | 8.34% | 3.52% | 10.29% |
| 2016 | 75.78% | 8.05% | 2.89% | 10.89% |
| 2017 | 76.58% | 7.34% | 3.05% | 10.68% |
| 2018 | 75.53% | 7.57% | 3.70% | 10.80% |
| 2019 | 76.84% | 7.37% | 3.27% | 10.39% |
| 2020 | 74.39% | 7.14% | 3.29% | 10.76% |
| 2021 | 72.90% | 7.77% | 3.55% | 11.37% |
Vocational education teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian vocational education teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocational education teachers have the lowest average salary at $40,208.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,544 |
| White | $40,900 |
| Black or African American | $40,208 |
| Asian | $46,803 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,962 |
Average vocational education teacher age
See how the average age of vocational education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Vocational education 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 |
Vocational education teacher age breakdown
The average age of vocational education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the vocational education teacher population.
Vocational education teacher age breakdown
| Vocational Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Vocational education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for vocational education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of vocational education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Vocational education teachers by degree level
| Vocational education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Vocational education teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vocational education teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,961 annually. With a Master's degree, vocational education teachers earn a median annual income of $55,114 compared to $44,190 for vocational education teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,190 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,961 |
Vocational education teacher employment statistics
Most vocational education teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where vocational education teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocational education teachers work.
Vocational education teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Vocational education teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the vocational education teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocational education teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Vocational education teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
Vocational education teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for vocational education teachers are education, government and non profits.
Vocational education teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Vocational education teacher turnover and employment statistics
Vocational education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational education 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 vocational education teacher tenure
The average vocational education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 vocational education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Vocational education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pre-K Teacher | 5.04% | 55,623 |
| Inclusion Special Educator | 7.55% | 16,872 |
| Middle School Art Teacher | 8.89% | 85,562 |
| Vocational Education Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar vocational education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pre-K Teacher | 5.04% | 55,623 |
| Inclusion Special Educator | 7.55% | 16,872 |
| Middle School Art Teacher | 8.89% | 85,562 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocational education teachers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Persian, 25.0%
Vocational education teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Persian | 25.0% |
