Volunteer teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Volunteer teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates volunteer teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our volunteer teacher estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about volunteer teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,179,578 volunteer teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 73.1% of all volunteer teachers are women, while 26.9% are men.
- The average volunteer teacher age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of volunteer teachers is White (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.2%), Black or African American (9.1%) and Asian (8.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 6% of all volunteer teachers are LGBT.
- Volunteer teachers are 60% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Volunteer teacher demographics by:
Volunteer teacher gender statistics
73.1% of volunteer teachers are women and 26.9% of volunteer teachers are men.
- Female, 73.1%
- Male, 26.9%
Volunteer teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.1% |
| Male | 26.9% |
Volunteer teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,847
Female income
$32,515
Volunteer teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in volunteer teacher positions over time. Currently, 73.1% of volunteer teachers are female.
Volunteer teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.44% | 86.56% |
| 2011 | 14.96% | 85.04% |
| 2012 | 14.80% | 85.20% |
| 2013 | 16.17% | 83.83% |
| 2014 | 18.53% | 81.47% |
| 2015 | 18.84% | 81.16% |
| 2016 | 20.32% | 79.68% |
| 2017 | 17.77% | 82.23% |
| 2018 | 25.13% | 74.87% |
| 2019 | 26.44% | 73.56% |
| 2020 | 26.50% | 73.50% |
| 2021 | 26.94% | 73.06% |
Volunteer teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared volunteer teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Volunteer Teacher | 27% | 73% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Volunteer teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among volunteer teachers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all volunteer teachers. Comparatively, 19.2% of volunteer teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of volunteer teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Volunteer teacher race
| Volunteer teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Volunteer teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how volunteer teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Volunteer teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.01% | 10.16% | 4.92% | 16.71% |
| 2011 | 63.41% | 11.42% | 4.92% | 16.65% |
| 2012 | 63.38% | 10.83% | 4.95% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 65.18% | 10.50% | 4.97% | 15.86% |
| 2014 | 63.18% | 10.67% | 5.46% | 17.06% |
| 2015 | 62.99% | 10.38% | 5.49% | 17.72% |
| 2016 | 62.46% | 9.91% | 5.55% | 17.89% |
| 2017 | 62.46% | 9.85% | 5.94% | 18.04% |
| 2018 | 60.71% | 9.43% | 7.81% | 18.34% |
| 2019 | 61.40% | 8.59% | 7.90% | 18.27% |
| 2020 | 58.73% | 8.85% | 8.30% | 18.59% |
| 2021 | 57.48% | 9.10% | 8.19% | 19.23% |
Volunteer teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian volunteer teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White volunteer teachers have the lowest average salary at $33,629.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,365 |
| White | $33,629 |
| Black or African American | $35,462 |
| Asian | $35,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,859 |
Average volunteer teacher age
See how the average age of volunteer teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Volunteer teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Volunteer teacher age breakdown
The average age of volunteer teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the volunteer teacher population.
Volunteer teacher age breakdown
| Volunteer Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Volunteer teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for volunteer teachers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of volunteer teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Volunteer teachers by degree level
| Volunteer teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Volunteer teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, volunteer teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $36,766 annually. With a Master's degree, volunteer teachers earn a median annual income of $36,033 compared to $33,460 for volunteer teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,033 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,244 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,460 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,766 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,620 |
Volunteer teacher employment statistics
Most volunteer teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where volunteer teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where volunteer teachers work.
Volunteer teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Volunteer teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the volunteer teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most volunteer teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Volunteer teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 5% |
Volunteer teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for volunteer teachers are education, non profits and health care.
Volunteer teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Non Profits | 31% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Volunteer teacher turnover and employment statistics
Volunteer teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for volunteer teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Volunteer teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Volunteer teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average volunteer teacher tenure
The average volunteer teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,726 volunteer teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Volunteer teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Volunteer teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of volunteer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher | 6.14% | - |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Associate Professor | 12.94% | 30,083 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Extension Service Supervisor | 16.25% | 18,189 |
Similar volunteer teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Associate Professor | 12.94% | 30,083 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Extension Service Supervisor | 16.25% | 18,189 |
Foreign languages spoken by volunteer teachers
The most common foreign language among volunteer teachers is Spanish at 42.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.0%
- French, 10.3%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- Mandarin, 7.6%
- Arabic, 4.4%
- Other, 26.2%
Volunteer teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.0% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| Mandarin | 7.6% |
| Arabic | 4.4% |
| Other | 26.2% |
