Youth teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Youth teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates youth teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our youth 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 youth teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 688,336 youth teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 63.9% of all youth teachers are women, while 36.1% are men.
- The average youth teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of youth teachers is White (69.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), Black or African American (9.9%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 9% of all youth teachers are LGBT.
- Youth teachers are 45% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Youth teacher gender statistics
63.9% of youth teachers are women and 36.1% of youth teachers are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Youth teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Youth teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,779
Female income
$32,941
Youth teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in youth teacher positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of youth teachers are female.
Youth teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.24% | 62.76% |
| 2011 | 37.57% | 62.43% |
| 2012 | 37.96% | 62.04% |
| 2013 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2014 | 37.65% | 62.35% |
| 2015 | 38.19% | 61.81% |
| 2016 | 38.22% | 61.78% |
| 2017 | 38.06% | 61.94% |
| 2018 | 38.67% | 61.33% |
| 2019 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
| 2020 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
| 2021 | 36.07% | 63.93% |
Youth teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared youth teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Youth Teacher | 36% | 64% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Youth teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among youth teachers is White, which makes up 69.3% of all youth teachers. Comparatively, 12.7% of youth teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of youth teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Youth teacher race
| Youth teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Youth teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how youth teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Youth teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.10% | 10.19% | 2.46% | 9.60% |
| 2011 | 75.70% | 10.13% | 2.64% | 9.78% |
| 2012 | 75.53% | 9.99% | 2.69% | 9.91% |
| 2013 | 75.00% | 10.03% | 2.89% | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 75.09% | 9.96% | 2.88% | 10.19% |
| 2015 | 74.82% | 9.63% | 3.02% | 10.55% |
| 2016 | 73.97% | 10.04% | 3.04% | 10.94% |
| 2017 | 73.93% | 9.69% | 3.17% | 11.08% |
| 2018 | 73.70% | 9.60% | 3.18% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 72.82% | 9.91% | 3.36% | 11.81% |
| 2020 | 70.90% | 9.58% | 3.43% | 11.93% |
| 2021 | 69.33% | 9.87% | 3.67% | 12.69% |
Youth teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian youth teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american youth teachers have the lowest average salary at $33,705.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,476 |
| White | $34,462 |
| Black or African American | $33,705 |
| Asian | $35,895 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,398 |
Average youth teacher age
See how the average age of youth teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Youth teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Youth teacher age breakdown
The average age of youth teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the youth teacher population.
Youth teacher age breakdown
| Youth Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Youth teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for youth teachers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of youth teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Youth teachers by degree level
| Youth teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Youth teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, youth teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,132 annually. With a Doctorate degree, youth teachers earn a median annual income of $44,784 compared to $37,310 for youth teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,132 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,310 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,784 |
Youth teacher employment statistics
Most youth teachers work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where youth teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where youth teachers work.
Youth teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Youth teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the youth teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most youth teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Youth teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 18% |
Youth teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for youth teachers are non profits, education and government.
Youth teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 26% |
| Education | 26% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Youth teacher turnover and employment statistics
Youth teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for youth teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Youth teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Youth teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average youth teacher tenure
The average youth teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 623 youth teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Youth teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Youth teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of youth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Teacher | 5.04% | 66,596 |
| Self Contained Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 66,151 |
| Youth Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 11.94% | 46,141 |
Similar youth teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Teacher | 5.04% | 66,596 |
| Self Contained Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 66,151 |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 11.94% | 46,141 |
Foreign languages spoken by youth teachers
The most common foreign language among youth teachers is Spanish at 48.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 48.0%
- French, 16.0%
- Chinese, 8.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Other, 16.0%
Youth teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.0% |
| French | 16.0% |
| Chinese | 8.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Other | 16.0% |
