Deaf teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Deaf teacher gender statistics
86.8% of deaf teachers are women and 13.2% of deaf teachers are men.
- Female, 86.8%
- Male, 13.2%
Deaf teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.8% |
| Male | 13.2% |
Deaf teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,451
Female income
$49,427
Deaf teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deaf teacher positions over time. Currently, 86.8% of deaf teachers are female.
Deaf teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.76% | 86.24% |
| 2011 | 13.93% | 86.07% |
| 2012 | 14.13% | 85.87% |
| 2013 | 14.22% | 85.78% |
| 2014 | 13.97% | 86.03% |
| 2015 | 14.24% | 85.76% |
| 2016 | 14.26% | 85.74% |
| 2017 | 14.18% | 85.82% |
| 2018 | 14.49% | 85.51% |
| 2019 | 12.39% | 87.61% |
| 2020 | 12.82% | 87.18% |
| 2021 | 13.17% | 86.83% |
Deaf teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared deaf 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% |
| Deaf Teacher | 13% | 87% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Deaf teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deaf teachers is White, which makes up 69.7% of all deaf teachers. Comparatively, 12.5% of deaf teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of deaf teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Deaf teacher race
| Deaf teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Deaf teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how deaf teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deaf teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 10.03% | 2.44% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 76.07% | 9.97% | 2.62% | 9.61% |
| 2012 | 75.89% | 9.83% | 2.67% | 9.74% |
| 2013 | 75.36% | 9.86% | 2.86% | 9.95% |
| 2014 | 75.45% | 9.79% | 2.86% | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 75.19% | 9.46% | 3.00% | 10.37% |
| 2016 | 74.34% | 9.88% | 3.01% | 10.77% |
| 2017 | 74.29% | 9.53% | 3.15% | 10.91% |
| 2018 | 74.07% | 9.43% | 3.16% | 11.15% |
| 2019 | 73.18% | 9.75% | 3.34% | 11.64% |
| 2020 | 71.27% | 9.42% | 3.41% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 69.69% | 9.71% | 3.65% | 12.52% |
Deaf teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian deaf teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deaf teachers have the lowest average salary at $50,272.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,120 |
| White | $51,104 |
| Black or African American | $50,272 |
| Asian | $52,666 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,127 |
Average deaf teacher age
See how the average age of deaf teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deaf 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 |
Deaf teacher age breakdown
The average age of deaf teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the deaf teacher population.
Deaf teacher age breakdown
| Deaf Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Deaf teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for deaf teachers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of deaf teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 30%
- Associate, 3%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Deaf teachers by degree level
| Deaf teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Deaf teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deaf teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,380 annually. With a Doctorate degree, deaf teachers earn a median annual income of $62,025 compared to $54,194 for deaf teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,194 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,025 |
Deaf teacher employment statistics
Most deaf teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where deaf teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deaf teachers work.
Deaf teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Deaf teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the deaf teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deaf teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Deaf teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 16% |
Deaf teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for deaf teachers are education, government and professional.
Deaf teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Deaf teacher turnover and employment statistics
Deaf teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deaf teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deaf teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deaf 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 deaf teacher tenure
The average deaf teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 274 deaf teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Deaf teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Deaf teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deaf 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 67,810 |
| Secondary School Special ED Teacher | 7.55% | 73,125 |
| Deaf Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Nutrition Teacher | 11.94% | 54,229 |
Similar deaf teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 67,810 |
| Secondary School Special ED Teacher | 7.55% | 73,125 |
| Nutrition Teacher | 11.94% | 54,229 |
Foreign languages spoken by deaf teachers
The most common foreign language among deaf teachers is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Braille, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Deaf teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Braille | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
