Disability specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Disability specialist gender statistics
76.3% of disability specialists are women and 23.7% of disability specialists are men.
- Female, 76.3%
- Male, 23.7%
Disability specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.3% |
| Male | 23.7% |
Disability specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,003
Female income
$51,316
Disability specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disability specialist positions over time. Currently, 76.3% of disability specialists are female.
Disability specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.83% | 74.17% |
| 2011 | 21.92% | 78.08% |
| 2012 | 23.83% | 76.17% |
| 2013 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
| 2014 | 22.08% | 77.92% |
| 2015 | 20.90% | 79.10% |
| 2016 | 24.21% | 75.79% |
| 2017 | 24.41% | 75.59% |
| 2018 | 22.38% | 77.62% |
| 2019 | 23.78% | 76.22% |
| 2020 | 23.49% | 76.51% |
| 2021 | 23.72% | 76.28% |
Disability specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared disability specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Disability Specialist | 24% | 76% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Disability specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disability specialists is White, which makes up 56.6% of all disability specialists. Comparatively, 17.6% of disability specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of disability specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Disability specialist race
| Disability specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Disability specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how disability specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disability specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.25% | 16.71% | 5.70% | 13.63% |
| 2011 | 62.79% | 15.97% | 5.49% | 12.94% |
| 2012 | 60.86% | 14.17% | 5.17% | 14.52% |
| 2013 | 59.16% | 15.53% | 5.99% | 14.43% |
| 2014 | 62.54% | 12.63% | 6.34% | 14.99% |
| 2015 | 61.22% | 14.66% | 5.30% | 14.44% |
| 2016 | 60.92% | 14.43% | 6.02% | 14.79% |
| 2017 | 59.21% | 14.28% | 5.57% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 59.44% | 12.40% | 6.37% | 17.74% |
| 2019 | 59.46% | 13.51% | 6.12% | 17.08% |
| 2020 | 56.44% | 13.00% | 5.85% | 18.15% |
| 2021 | 56.58% | 12.61% | 6.76% | 17.65% |
Disability specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian disability specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american disability specialists have the lowest average salary at $52,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,930 |
| White | $53,702 |
| Black or African American | $52,420 |
| Asian | $59,005 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,173 |
Average disability specialist age
See how the average age of disability specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Disability specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Disability specialist age breakdown
The average age of disability specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the disability specialist population.
Disability specialist age breakdown
| Disability Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Disability specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for disability specialists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of disability specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Disability specialists by degree level
| Disability specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Disability specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, disability specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,140 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, disability specialists earn a median annual income of $55,655 compared to $46,409 for disability specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,140 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,925 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,655 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,409 |
Disability specialist employment statistics
Most disability specialists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where disability specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disability specialists work.
Disability specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Disability specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the disability specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disability specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Disability specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 19% |
Disability specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for disability specialists are education, health care and government.
Disability specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Government | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Disability specialist turnover and employment statistics
Disability specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disability specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disability specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disability specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average disability specialist tenure
The average disability specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,672 disability specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Disability specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Disability specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disability specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Guidance Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 64,372 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Disability Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Similar disability specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Guidance Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 64,372 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by disability specialists
The most common foreign language among disability specialists is Spanish at 68.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 68.3%
- French, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Arabic, 3.3%
- Italian, 3.3%
- Other, 10.1%
Disability specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.3% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Arabic | 3.3% |
| Italian | 3.3% |
| Other | 10.1% |
