Vocational trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational trainer gender statistics
69.5% of vocational trainers are women and 30.5% of vocational trainers are men.
- Female, 69.5%
- Male, 30.5%
Vocational trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.5% |
| Male | 30.5% |
Vocational trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,677
Female income
$34,249
Vocational trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational trainer positions over time. Currently, 69.5% of vocational trainers are female.
Vocational trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.99% | 69.01% |
| 2011 | 31.45% | 68.55% |
| 2012 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
| 2013 | 30.79% | 69.21% |
| 2014 | 29.84% | 70.16% |
| 2015 | 30.55% | 69.45% |
| 2016 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
| 2017 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2018 | 30.27% | 69.73% |
| 2019 | 29.91% | 70.09% |
| 2020 | 29.37% | 70.63% |
| 2021 | 30.46% | 69.54% |
Vocational trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational trainers 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 Trainer | 30% | 70% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Vocational trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational trainers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all vocational trainers. Comparatively, 11.3% of vocational trainers are Asian and 10.0% of vocational trainers 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%
Vocational trainer race
| Vocational trainer 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% |
Vocational trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.87% | 7.17% | 9.24% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 72.56% | 7.01% | 9.96% | 7.90% |
| 2012 | 72.15% | 7.31% | 9.83% | 8.15% |
| 2013 | 71.29% | 7.67% | 10.12% | 8.40% |
| 2014 | 71.38% | 7.29% | 9.79% | 8.78% |
| 2015 | 69.83% | 7.52% | 10.74% | 9.08% |
| 2016 | 70.32% | 7.44% | 10.46% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 69.40% | 7.19% | 11.63% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 71.18% | 6.93% | 9.95% | 9.22% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 7.20% | 10.89% | 9.74% |
| 2020 | 67.59% | 6.90% | 10.53% | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 66.44% | 7.02% | 11.33% | 10.02% |
Vocational trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian vocational trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocational trainers have the lowest average salary at $34,505.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,625 |
| White | $34,637 |
| Black or African American | $34,505 |
| Asian | $34,942 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,679 |
Average vocational trainer age
See how the average age of vocational trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Vocational trainer 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 trainer age breakdown
The average age of vocational trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the vocational trainer population.
Vocational trainer age breakdown
| Vocational Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Vocational trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for vocational trainers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of vocational trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Vocational trainers by degree level
| Vocational trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Vocational trainer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,901 |
| Doctorate Degree | $37,053 |
Vocational trainer employment statistics
Most vocational trainers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where vocational trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocational trainers work.
Vocational trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Vocational trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the vocational trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocational trainers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Vocational trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 19% |
Vocational trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for vocational trainers are health care, professional and non profits.
Vocational trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Government | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Vocational trainer turnover and employment statistics
Vocational trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational trainer 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 trainer tenure
The average vocational trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 724 vocational trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Vocational trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Vocational Trainer | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar vocational trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocational trainers
The most common foreign language among vocational trainers is Spanish at 58.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.3% and French is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 58.6%
- German, 10.3%
- French, 10.3%
- Swedish, 3.4%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Other, 14.0%
Vocational trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.6% |
| German | 10.3% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Swedish | 3.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Other | 14.0% |
