Vocational instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational instructor gender statistics
50.6% of vocational instructors are women and 49.4% of vocational instructors are men.
- Female, 50.6%
- Male, 49.4%
Vocational instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% |
| Male | 49.4% |
Vocational instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,661
Female income
$38,632
Vocational instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational instructor positions over time. Currently, 50.6% of vocational instructors are female.
Vocational instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2011 | 50.55% | 49.45% |
| 2012 | 50.22% | 49.78% |
| 2013 | 49.78% | 50.22% |
| 2014 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2015 | 49.50% | 50.50% |
| 2016 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2017 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2018 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2019 | 48.75% | 51.25% |
| 2020 | 48.09% | 51.91% |
| 2021 | 49.39% | 50.61% |
Vocational instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational 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% |
| Vocational Instructor | 49% | 51% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Vocational instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational instructors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all vocational instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of vocational instructors are Asian and 10.3% of vocational instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Vocational instructor race
| Vocational instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Vocational instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.35% | 7.41% | 9.14% | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 72.05% | 7.26% | 9.86% | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 71.64% | 7.55% | 9.73% | 8.48% |
| 2013 | 70.77% | 7.91% | 10.02% | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 70.86% | 7.53% | 9.69% | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 69.31% | 7.76% | 10.64% | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 69.81% | 7.69% | 10.36% | 9.30% |
| 2017 | 68.88% | 7.43% | 11.53% | 9.35% |
| 2018 | 70.67% | 7.17% | 9.85% | 9.54% |
| 2019 | 69.00% | 7.44% | 10.79% | 10.07% |
| 2020 | 67.08% | 7.15% | 10.43% | 10.22% |
| 2021 | 65.92% | 7.27% | 11.23% | 10.35% |
Vocational instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian vocational instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocational instructors have the lowest average salary at $39,244.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,533 |
| White | $39,563 |
| Black or African American | $39,244 |
| Asian | $40,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,666 |
Average vocational instructor age
See how the average age of vocational instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vocational 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 |
Vocational instructor age breakdown
The average age of vocational instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the vocational instructor population.
Vocational instructor age breakdown
| Vocational Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Vocational instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for vocational instructors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of vocational instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Vocational instructors by degree level
| Vocational instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Vocational instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,205 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,633 |
Vocational instructor employment statistics
Most vocational instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where vocational instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocational instructors work.
Vocational instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Vocational instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the vocational instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocational instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Vocational instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 20% |
Vocational instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for vocational instructors are education, government and professional.
Vocational instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Vocational instructor turnover and employment statistics
Vocational instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational 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 vocational instructor tenure
The average vocational instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,391 vocational instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Vocational instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Student | 6.04% | 15,502 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Vocational Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar vocational instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Student | 6.04% | 15,502 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocational instructors
The most common foreign language among vocational instructors is Spanish at 43.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 43.3%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Italian, 6.7%
- Swedish, 3.3%
- Other, 23.3%
Vocational instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Italian | 6.7% |
| Swedish | 3.3% |
| Other | 23.3% |
