World language teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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World language teacher gender statistics
73.0% of world language teachers are women and 27.0% of world language teachers are men.
- Female, 73.0%
- Male, 27.0%
World language teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.0% |
| Male | 27.0% |
World language teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,440
Female income
$48,937
World language teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in world language teacher positions over time. Currently, 73.0% of world language teachers are female.
World language teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.46% | 72.54% |
| 2011 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2012 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
| 2013 | 27.28% | 72.72% |
| 2014 | 26.39% | 73.61% |
| 2015 | 27.05% | 72.95% |
| 2016 | 26.78% | 73.22% |
| 2017 | 27.25% | 72.75% |
| 2018 | 26.79% | 73.21% |
| 2019 | 26.46% | 73.54% |
| 2020 | 25.95% | 74.05% |
| 2021 | 26.97% | 73.03% |
World language teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared world language 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% |
| World Language Teacher | 27% | 73% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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World language teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among world language teachers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all world language teachers. Comparatively, 11.2% of world language teachers are Asian and 10.5% of world language teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
World language teacher race
| World language teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
World language teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how world language teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
World language teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.27% | 7.50% | 9.12% | 8.59% |
| 2011 | 71.97% | 7.34% | 9.85% | 8.35% |
| 2012 | 71.56% | 7.64% | 9.72% | 8.59% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 8.00% | 10.01% | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 70.79% | 7.62% | 9.68% | 9.23% |
| 2015 | 69.24% | 7.85% | 10.62% | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 69.73% | 7.77% | 10.35% | 9.41% |
| 2017 | 68.81% | 7.52% | 11.51% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 70.59% | 7.26% | 9.84% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 68.92% | 7.53% | 10.78% | 10.18% |
| 2020 | 67.00% | 7.23% | 10.42% | 10.34% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 7.36% | 11.21% | 10.46% |
World language teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian world language teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american world language teachers have the lowest average salary at $49,830.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,248 |
| White | $50,297 |
| Black or African American | $49,830 |
| Asian | $51,374 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,460 |
Average world language teacher age
See how the average age of world language teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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World language 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 |
World language teacher age breakdown
The average age of world language teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the world language teacher population.
World language teacher age breakdown
| World Language Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
World language teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for world language teachers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of world language teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 39% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 39%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
World language teachers by degree level
| World language teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 39% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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World language teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,266 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,249 |
World language teacher employment statistics
Company size where world language teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where world language teachers work.
World language teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
World language teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the world language teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most world language teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
World language teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 91% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 3% |
| Government | 5% |
World language teacher turnover and employment statistics
World language teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for world language teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
World language teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | World language 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 world language teacher tenure
The average world language teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 342 world language teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
World language teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
World language teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of world language 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| World Language Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar world language teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by world language teachers
The most common foreign language among world language teachers is Spanish at 44.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 24.8% and German is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 44.2%
- French, 24.8%
- German, 6.2%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Japanese, 3.9%
- Other, 17.0%
World language teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.2% |
| French | 24.8% |
| German | 6.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Japanese | 3.9% |
| Other | 17.0% |
