Vocational teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational teacher gender statistics
46.1% of vocational teachers are women and 53.9% of vocational teachers are men.
- Male, 53.9%
- Female, 46.1%
Vocational teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.9% |
| Female | 46.1% |
Vocational teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,795
Female income
$42,358
Vocational teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational teacher positions over time. Currently, 46.1% of vocational teachers are female.
Vocational teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2011 | 55.02% | 44.98% |
| 2012 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2013 | 54.26% | 45.74% |
| 2014 | 53.14% | 46.86% |
| 2015 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2016 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2017 | 54.23% | 45.77% |
| 2018 | 53.65% | 46.35% |
| 2019 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2020 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2021 | 53.87% | 46.13% |
Vocational teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational teachers 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 Teacher | 54% | 46% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Vocational teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational teachers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all vocational teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of vocational teachers are Asian and 10.1% of vocational teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Vocational teacher race
| Vocational teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Vocational teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 7.22% | 9.25% | 8.23% |
| 2011 | 72.65% | 7.07% | 9.98% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 7.36% | 9.85% | 8.23% |
| 2013 | 71.38% | 7.73% | 10.14% | 8.48% |
| 2014 | 71.47% | 7.35% | 9.81% | 8.86% |
| 2015 | 69.92% | 7.57% | 10.75% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 70.41% | 7.50% | 10.48% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 69.49% | 7.25% | 11.65% | 9.10% |
| 2018 | 71.28% | 6.99% | 9.97% | 9.29% |
| 2019 | 69.61% | 7.25% | 10.91% | 9.82% |
| 2020 | 67.69% | 6.96% | 10.55% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 66.53% | 7.08% | 11.35% | 10.09% |
Vocational teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,617 |
| White | $43,659 |
| Black or African American | $43,213 |
| Asian | $44,700 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,802 |
Average vocational teacher age
See how the average age of vocational teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vocational teacher 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 teacher age breakdown
The average age of vocational teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the vocational teacher population.
Vocational teacher age breakdown
| Vocational Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Vocational teacher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 17%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Vocational teachers by degree level
| Vocational teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Vocational teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,560 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,331 |
Vocational teacher employment statistics
Most vocational teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where vocational teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocational teachers work.
Vocational teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Vocational teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the vocational teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocational teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Vocational teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 15% |
Vocational teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for vocational teachers are education, government and professional.
Vocational teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
Vocational teacher turnover and employment statistics
Vocational teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational teacher 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 teacher tenure
The average vocational teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 287 vocational teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Vocational teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Vocational Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar vocational teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocational teachers
The most common foreign language among vocational teachers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- French, 22.2%
- Korean, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
Vocational teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Korean | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
