Exceptional needs teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Exceptional needs teacher gender statistics
78.4% of exceptional needs teachers are women and 21.6% of exceptional needs teachers are men.
- Female, 78.4%
- Male, 21.6%
Exceptional needs teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.4% |
| Male | 21.6% |
Exceptional needs teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,528
Female income
$41,305
Exceptional needs teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exceptional needs teacher positions over time. Currently, 78.4% of exceptional needs teachers are female.
Exceptional needs teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.37% | 89.63% |
| 2011 | 11.59% | 88.41% |
| 2012 | 11.46% | 88.54% |
| 2013 | 12.58% | 87.42% |
| 2014 | 14.50% | 85.50% |
| 2015 | 14.76% | 85.24% |
| 2016 | 15.97% | 84.03% |
| 2017 | 13.88% | 86.12% |
| 2018 | 20.02% | 79.98% |
| 2019 | 21.14% | 78.86% |
| 2020 | 21.18% | 78.82% |
| 2021 | 21.57% | 78.43% |
Exceptional needs teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared exceptional needs teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Exceptional Needs Teacher | 22% | 78% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Exceptional needs teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exceptional needs teachers is White, which makes up 62.5% of all exceptional needs teachers. Comparatively, 15.9% of exceptional needs teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of exceptional needs teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Exceptional needs teacher race
| Exceptional needs teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Exceptional needs teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how exceptional needs teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exceptional needs teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.00% | 10.79% | 3.18% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 68.40% | 12.05% | 3.19% | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 68.38% | 11.46% | 3.21% | 14.02% |
| 2013 | 70.17% | 11.13% | 3.24% | 12.54% |
| 2014 | 68.18% | 11.30% | 3.73% | 13.75% |
| 2015 | 67.98% | 11.01% | 3.75% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 67.46% | 10.54% | 3.82% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 67.45% | 10.48% | 4.20% | 14.73% |
| 2018 | 65.70% | 10.06% | 6.07% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 66.39% | 9.22% | 6.17% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 63.72% | 9.48% | 6.57% | 15.28% |
| 2021 | 62.48% | 9.73% | 6.46% | 15.92% |
Exceptional needs teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian exceptional needs teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White exceptional needs teachers have the lowest average salary at $42,842.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,860 |
| White | $42,842 |
| Black or African American | $45,381 |
| Asian | $46,086 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,544 |
Average exceptional needs teacher age
See how the average age of exceptional needs teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Exceptional needs teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Exceptional needs teacher age breakdown
The average age of exceptional needs teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the exceptional needs teacher population.
Exceptional needs teacher age breakdown
| Exceptional Needs Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Exceptional needs teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for exceptional needs teachers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of exceptional needs teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Exceptional needs teachers by degree level
| Exceptional needs teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Exceptional needs teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exceptional needs teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $47,193 annually. With a Master's degree, exceptional needs teachers earn a median annual income of $46,173 compared to $42,608 for exceptional needs teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,173 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,932 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,608 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,193 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,450 |
Exceptional needs teacher employment statistics
Company size where exceptional needs teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exceptional needs teachers work.
Exceptional needs teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
Exceptional needs teacher turnover and employment statistics
Exceptional needs teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exceptional needs teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exceptional needs teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exceptional needs teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average exceptional needs teacher tenure
The average exceptional needs teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 exceptional needs teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Exceptional needs teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Exceptional needs teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exceptional needs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Needs Teacher | 6.14% | - |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Visiting Professor | 12.94% | 27,139 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Director, Educational Research And Product Strategy | 16.25% | 116,076 |
Similar exceptional needs teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Visiting Professor | 12.94% | 27,139 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Director, Educational Research And Product Strategy | 16.25% | 116,076 |
Foreign languages spoken by exceptional needs teachers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Exceptional needs teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |