Writing center tutor demographics and statistics in the US
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Writing center tutor demographics by:
Writing center tutor gender statistics
67.3% of writing center tutors are women and 32.7% of writing center tutors are men.
- Female, 67.3%
- Male, 32.7%
Writing center tutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.3% |
| Male | 32.7% |
Writing center tutor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,420
Female income
$23,590
Writing center tutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in writing center tutor positions over time. Currently, 67.3% of writing center tutors are female.
Writing center tutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.94% | 67.06% |
| 2011 | 32.46% | 67.54% |
| 2012 | 34.78% | 65.22% |
| 2013 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2014 | 34.11% | 65.89% |
| 2015 | 32.10% | 67.90% |
| 2016 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
| 2017 | 34.68% | 65.32% |
| 2018 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2019 | 32.56% | 67.44% |
| 2020 | 32.20% | 67.80% |
| 2021 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
Writing center tutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared writing center tutors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Writing Center Tutor | 33% | 67% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Writing center tutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among writing center tutors is White, which makes up 58.4% of all writing center tutors. Comparatively, 15.7% of writing center tutors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of writing center tutors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Writing center tutor race
| Writing center tutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Writing center tutor race and ethnicity over time
See how writing center tutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Writing center tutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.32% | 11.82% | 6.53% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 64.36% | 11.97% | 6.88% | 13.53% |
| 2012 | 64.39% | 11.24% | 7.26% | 13.96% |
| 2013 | 63.73% | 11.01% | 7.17% | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 63.28% | 10.97% | 8.42% | 13.84% |
| 2015 | 64.34% | 10.42% | 7.95% | 13.65% |
| 2016 | 63.20% | 11.01% | 7.31% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 62.75% | 10.64% | 8.07% | 14.83% |
| 2018 | 61.96% | 10.83% | 9.18% | 14.28% |
| 2019 | 63.22% | 10.00% | 8.44% | 14.83% |
| 2020 | 60.51% | 10.28% | 8.29% | 15.08% |
| 2021 | 58.43% | 10.58% | 8.92% | 15.68% |
Writing center tutor wage gap by race
According to our data, white writing center tutors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american writing center tutors have the lowest average salary at $24,027.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,298 |
| White | $24,623 |
| Black or African American | $24,027 |
| Asian | $24,611 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,544 |
Average writing center tutor age
See how the average age of writing center tutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Writing center tutor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Writing center tutor age breakdown
The average age of writing center tutors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the writing center tutor population.
Writing center tutor age breakdown
| Writing Center Tutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Writing center tutor educational attainment
The most common degree for writing center tutors is bachelor's degree, with 75% of writing center tutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Writing center tutors by degree level
| Writing center tutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Writing center tutor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, writing center tutors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $27,492 annually. With a Master's degree, writing center tutors earn a median annual income of $26,195 compared to $24,667 for writing center tutors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,195 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $22,725 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $24,667 |
| Doctorate Degree | $27,492 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $23,970 |
Writing center tutor employment statistics
Most writing center tutors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where writing center tutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where writing center tutors work.
Writing center tutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Writing center tutor jobs by company type
Employees with the writing center tutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most writing center tutors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Writing center tutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 93% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 1% |
Writing center tutor jobs by industry
The most common industries for writing center tutors are education, manufacturing and retail.
Writing center tutor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 91% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Writing center tutor turnover and employment statistics
Writing center tutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for writing center tutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Writing center tutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Writing center tutor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average writing center tutor tenure
The average writing center tutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,825 writing center tutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Writing center tutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Writing center tutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of writing center tutors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Aid | 6.04% | 71,043 |
| Academic Instructor | 9.70% | 51,190 |
| Writing Center Tutor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Program Instructor | 12.94% | 92,369 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar writing center tutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Aid | 6.04% | 71,043 |
| Academic Instructor | 9.70% | 51,190 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Program Instructor | 12.94% | 92,369 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by writing center tutors
The most common foreign language among writing center tutors is Spanish at 46.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and German is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 46.4%
- French, 16.9%
- German, 6.0%
- Mandarin, 6.0%
- Japanese, 4.4%
- Other, 20.3%
Writing center tutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.4% |
| French | 16.9% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.0% |
| Japanese | 4.4% |
| Other | 20.3% |
