Educational psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Educational psychologist gender statistics
75.0% of educational psychologists are women and 25.0% of educational psychologists are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Educational psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Educational psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,799
Female income
$78,404
Educational psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in educational psychologist positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of educational psychologists are female.
Educational psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.41% | 59.59% |
| 2011 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
| 2012 | 35.43% | 64.57% |
| 2013 | 33.64% | 66.36% |
| 2014 | 35.69% | 64.31% |
| 2015 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2016 | 33.19% | 66.81% |
| 2017 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
| 2018 | 26.27% | 73.73% |
| 2019 | 19.96% | 80.04% |
| 2020 | 24.59% | 75.41% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Educational psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared educational psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Educational Psychologist | 25% | 75% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Educational psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among educational psychologists is White, which makes up 76.4% of all educational psychologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of educational psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of educational psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Educational psychologist race
| Educational psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Educational psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how educational psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Educational psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 83.07% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 83.71% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.77% | 3.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 6.18% | 3.34% | 10.44% |
Educational psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian educational psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown educational psychologists have the lowest average salary at $76,384.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,384 |
| White | $77,256 |
| Black or African American | $77,899 |
| Asian | $88,302 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,837 |
Average educational psychologist age
See how the average age of educational psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Educational psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 39 |
Educational psychologist age breakdown
The average age of educational psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the educational psychologist population.
Educational psychologist age breakdown
| Educational Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Educational psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for educational psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of educational psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 29%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Educational psychologists by degree level
| Educational psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Educational psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,463 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,630 |
Educational psychologist employment statistics
Most educational psychologists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where educational psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where educational psychologists work.
Educational psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Educational psychologist jobs by company type
Employees with the educational psychologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most educational psychologists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Educational psychologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
Educational psychologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for educational psychologists are education, government and health care.
Educational psychologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Government | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Educational psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Educational psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for educational psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Educational psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Educational psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 0.58% |
Average educational psychologist tenure
The average educational psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 137 educational psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Educational psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Educational psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of educational psychologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Price Economist | 7.51% | 902 |
| Forensic Anthropologist | 10.82% | 598 |
| Educational Psychologist | 11.87% | - |
| Land Planner | 13.00% | 14,910 |
| Psychologist | 19.82% | 12,516 |
Similar educational psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Price Economist | 7.51% | 902 |
| Forensic Anthropologist | 10.82% | 598 |
| Land Planner | 13.00% | 14,910 |
| Psychologist | 19.82% | 12,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by educational psychologists
The most common foreign language among educational psychologists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 22.2%
- French, 11.1%
Educational psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 22.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
