Autistic teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Autistic teacher gender statistics
82.1% of autistic teachers are women and 17.9% of autistic teachers are men.
- Female, 82.1%
- Male, 17.9%
Autistic teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.1% |
| Male | 17.9% |
Autistic teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,039
Female income
$35,292
Autistic teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in autistic teacher positions over time. Currently, 82.1% of autistic teachers are female.
Autistic teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.97% | 84.03% |
| 2011 | 13.58% | 86.42% |
| 2012 | 16.16% | 83.84% |
| 2013 | 14.45% | 85.55% |
| 2014 | 14.84% | 85.16% |
| 2015 | 15.42% | 84.58% |
| 2016 | 15.55% | 84.45% |
| 2017 | 15.60% | 84.40% |
| 2018 | 16.18% | 83.82% |
| 2019 | 15.50% | 84.50% |
| 2020 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
| 2021 | 17.95% | 82.05% |
Autistic teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared autistic 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% |
| Autistic Teacher | 18% | 82% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Autistic teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among autistic teachers is White, which makes up 71.0% of all autistic teachers. Comparatively, 11.1% of autistic teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of autistic teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Autistic teacher race
| Autistic teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Autistic teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how autistic teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Autistic teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.97% | 11.62% | 2.22% | 8.85% |
| 2011 | 73.95% | 11.85% | 2.50% | 9.12% |
| 2012 | 75.31% | 10.24% | 2.73% | 9.42% |
| 2013 | 76.03% | 10.63% | 2.64% | 8.11% |
| 2014 | 73.17% | 11.50% | 3.31% | 9.39% |
| 2015 | 72.87% | 11.58% | 2.86% | 9.92% |
| 2016 | 72.54% | 11.12% | 2.97% | 10.06% |
| 2017 | 72.32% | 10.72% | 3.28% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 73.26% | 9.73% | 3.23% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 75.28% | 10.38% | 2.66% | 9.38% |
| 2020 | 72.16% | 10.01% | 3.25% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 71.03% | 9.85% | 3.68% | 11.08% |
Autistic teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian autistic teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american autistic teachers have the lowest average salary at $35,130.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,866 |
| White | $35,280 |
| Black or African American | $35,130 |
| Asian | $37,509 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,459 |
Average autistic teacher age
See how the average age of autistic teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Autistic teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 47 |
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| Asian | 47 | 42.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 42 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Autistic teacher age breakdown
The average age of autistic teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the autistic teacher population.
Autistic teacher age breakdown
| Autistic Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Autistic teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for autistic teachers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of autistic teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 3%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Autistic teachers by degree level
| Autistic teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Autistic teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, autistic teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $47,657 annually. With a Master's degree, autistic teachers earn a median annual income of $47,257 compared to $39,202 for autistic teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,257 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,202 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,657 |
Autistic teacher employment statistics
Company size where autistic teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where autistic teachers work.
Autistic teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 43% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Autistic teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for autistic teachers are education, health care and professional.
Autistic teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Autistic teacher turnover and employment statistics
Autistic teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for autistic teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Autistic teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Autistic teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.76% |
| 2011 | 2.84% |
| 2012 | 2.73% |
| 2013 | 2.09% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 1.41% |
Average autistic teacher tenure
The average autistic teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 194 autistic teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Autistic teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Autistic teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of autistic 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 |
| Autistic Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| 7th Grade Math Teacher | 8.89% | 59,027 |
| High School Drafting Teacher | 11.94% | 67,047 |
Similar autistic teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Teacher | 5.04% | 66,596 |
| 7th Grade Math Teacher | 8.89% | 59,027 |
| High School Drafting Teacher | 11.94% | 67,047 |
Foreign languages spoken by autistic teachers
The most common foreign language among autistic teachers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Autistic teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
