Language specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Language specialist gender statistics
60.8% of language specialists are women and 39.2% of language specialists are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Language specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Language specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,825
Female income
$46,122
Language specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in language specialist positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of language specialists are female.
Language specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.82% | 60.18% |
| 2011 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
| 2012 | 40.02% | 59.98% |
| 2013 | 39.60% | 60.40% |
| 2014 | 38.53% | 61.47% |
| 2015 | 39.33% | 60.67% |
| 2016 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2017 | 39.57% | 60.43% |
| 2018 | 39.02% | 60.98% |
| 2019 | 38.61% | 61.39% |
| 2020 | 37.99% | 62.01% |
| 2021 | 39.23% | 60.77% |
Language specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared language specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Language Specialist | 39% | 61% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Language specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among language specialists is White, which makes up 62.6% of all language specialists. Comparatively, 16.0% of language specialists are Asian and 9.6% of language specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.6%
- Asian, 16.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Language specialist race
| Language specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Asian | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Language specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how language specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Language specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.07% | 6.83% | 13.87% | 7.70% |
| 2011 | 68.77% | 6.68% | 14.60% | 7.46% |
| 2012 | 68.36% | 6.97% | 14.47% | 7.70% |
| 2013 | 67.49% | 7.33% | 14.76% | 7.95% |
| 2014 | 67.58% | 6.95% | 14.43% | 8.34% |
| 2015 | 66.03% | 7.18% | 15.37% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 66.53% | 7.11% | 15.10% | 8.52% |
| 2017 | 65.60% | 6.85% | 16.27% | 8.57% |
| 2018 | 67.39% | 6.59% | 14.59% | 8.77% |
| 2019 | 65.72% | 6.86% | 15.53% | 9.29% |
| 2020 | 63.80% | 6.56% | 15.17% | 9.45% |
| 2021 | 62.64% | 6.69% | 15.97% | 9.57% |
Language specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian language specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american language specialists have the lowest average salary at $47,133.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,608 |
| White | $47,664 |
| Black or African American | $47,133 |
| Asian | $48,891 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,849 |
Average language specialist age
See how the average age of language specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Language specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Language specialist age breakdown
The average age of language specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the language specialist population.
Language specialist age breakdown
| Language Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Language specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for language specialists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of language specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Language specialists by degree level
| Language specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Language specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,768 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,015 |
Language specialist employment statistics
Most language specialists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where language specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where language specialists work.
Language specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Language specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the language specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most language specialists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Language specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 10% |
Language specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for language specialists are education, technology and professional.
Language specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Language specialist turnover and employment statistics
Language specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for language specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Language specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Language specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average language specialist tenure
The average language specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 855 language specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Language specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Language specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of language 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Floater Teacher | 9.52% | 78,131 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Language Specialist | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar language specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Floater Teacher | 9.52% | 78,131 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by language specialists
The most common foreign language among language specialists is Spanish at 32.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and German is the third-most popular at 9.2%.
- Spanish, 32.5%
- French, 12.7%
- German, 9.2%
- Arabic, 7.9%
- Portuguese, 6.6%
- Other, 31.1%
Language specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.5% |
| French | 12.7% |
| German | 9.2% |
| Arabic | 7.9% |
| Portuguese | 6.6% |
| Other | 31.1% |
