Find the most up-to-date teacher demographics and statistics that'll surprise you.
June 29, 2023
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Key Teacher Demographics &Statistics
- There are more than 4,492,114 teachers employed in the U.S.
- 74.3% of all teachers are women, and 25.7% are men.
- The average age of an employed teacher is 42 years old.
- It's most common that teachers are White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.0%), Black or African American (10.1%), and Asian (3.4%).
- Teachers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- Baltimore, Maryland pays an annual average salary of $61,238 to teachers, making it the city with the highest teacher salary.
- Teachers who are women earned 95% of what male teachers earned in 2021.
- Maryland is the best and most high-paying state for teachers to live.
Teacher Statistics By Gender
74.3% of teachers are women and 25.7% of teachers are men.
| Gender | Percentages |
| Female | 74.3% |
| Male | 25.7% |
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men in the teaching industry.
Teacher GenderBy Year
| Year | Male | Female |
| 2010 | 31.31% | 68.69% |
| 2011 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
| 2012 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2013 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
| 2014 | 31.68% | 68.32% |
| 2015 | 32.18% | 67.82% |
| 2016 | 32.21% | 67.79% |
| 2017 | 32.06% | 67.94% |
| 2018 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2019 | 28.78% | 71.22% |
Average Age Of A Teacher
The average age of an employed teacher is 42 years old.
Teacher Age
| Teacher Age | Percentages |
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Teacher Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 36 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 45 |
Teacher Statistics By Race
The most common race among teachers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all teachers. 12.0% of teachers are Hispanic or Latino, and 10.1% are Black or African American.
Teacher Race Breakdown
| Teacher Race | Percentages |
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Lation | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| Unknown | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Teacher Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
| 2010 | 75.62% | 10.41% | 2.49% | 9.82% |
| 2011 | 75.22% | 10.35% | 2.67% | 10.01% |
| 2012 | 75.05% | 10.21% | 2.72% | 10.14% |
| 2013 | 74.51% | 10.25% | 2.91% | 10.35% |
| 2014 | 74.60% | 10.18% | 2.90% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 74.34% | 9.85% | 3.05% | 10.77% |
| 2016 | 73.49% | 10.26% | 3.06% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 73.44% | 9.91% | 3.20% | 11.31% |
| 2018 | 73.22% | 9.82% | 3.21% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 72.33% | 10.13% | 3.39% | 12.04% |
Teacher Statistics By Education
The most common degree for teachers is a bachelor's degree, as 64% of teachers earn that degree. Second is master's degree with 15% of teacher's earning that degree. Finally, 10% of teachers earn an associate degree.
Teachers By Education
| Teacher Degree | Percentages |
| Bachelors | 64% |
| Masters | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Teacher Wage Gap By Education
Teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,967 per year. Teachers with a Masters degree earn an average annual income of $53,011. Teachers with a Bachelors degree earn an average annual income of $43,512.
Teacher Employment Statistics
Company Size
This chart shows the average size of companies that usually hire teachers.
Teacher Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
| Less than 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| More than 10,000 employees | 7% |
Types Of Companies Teacher Work In
Most teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Teacher Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 5% |
Top Industries Hiring Teachers
The industries with the most teachers include education, government and non profits.
| Industry | Percentages |
| Education | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Teacher Employment And Turnover Statistics
Teacher Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | 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% |
Teacher Unemployment Rate Over Time
Average Number Of Years A Teacher Stays In A Job
Teacher Tenure
| Number Of Years | Percentages |
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
FAQs
What percentage of teachers are female?
71.2% of teachers are female in the United States, up 3.8% compared to last years. That means there are 3,198.385 female teachers in the U.s. and 1,293,729 male teachers in the United States.
How many teachers are there in the U.S?
There are more than 4,492,114 teachers employed in the U.S.
What percentage of teachers are Black?
10.1% of teachers are Black or African American.
How old is the average teacher?
The average teacher is 43 years old. More than 5 out of 10 teachers are 40 years old or older, 28% are between 30-40 years old, and 13% are between 20-30 years old.
