Learning disabilities specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Learning disabilities specialist demographics by:
Learning disabilities specialist gender statistics
79.2% of learning disabilities specialists are women and 20.8% of learning disabilities specialists are men.
- Female, 79.2%
- Male, 20.8%
Learning disabilities specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.2% |
| Male | 20.8% |
Learning disabilities specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,576
Female income
$42,828
Learning disabilities specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in learning disabilities specialist positions over time. Currently, 79.2% of learning disabilities specialists are female.
Learning disabilities specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.54% | 81.46% |
| 2011 | 15.83% | 84.17% |
| 2012 | 18.75% | 81.25% |
| 2013 | 16.83% | 83.17% |
| 2014 | 17.26% | 82.74% |
| 2015 | 17.91% | 82.09% |
| 2016 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2017 | 18.12% | 81.88% |
| 2018 | 18.78% | 81.22% |
| 2019 | 18.00% | 82.00% |
| 2020 | 20.87% | 79.13% |
| 2021 | 20.75% | 79.25% |
Learning disabilities specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared learning disabilities specialists 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% |
| Learning Disabilities Specialist | 21% | 79% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Learning disabilities specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among learning disabilities specialists is White, which makes up 70.9% of all learning disabilities specialists. Comparatively, 12.1% of learning disabilities specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of learning disabilities specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 70.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Learning disabilities specialist race
| Learning disabilities specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Learning disabilities specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how learning disabilities specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Learning disabilities specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.87% | 10.63% | 2.25% | 9.90% |
| 2011 | 73.85% | 10.85% | 2.53% | 10.17% |
| 2012 | 75.22% | 9.24% | 2.75% | 10.47% |
| 2013 | 75.94% | 9.63% | 2.66% | 9.16% |
| 2014 | 73.08% | 10.51% | 3.33% | 10.44% |
| 2015 | 72.77% | 10.58% | 2.88% | 10.97% |
| 2016 | 72.45% | 10.13% | 2.99% | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 72.22% | 9.73% | 3.31% | 11.82% |
| 2018 | 73.16% | 8.73% | 3.25% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 75.18% | 9.39% | 2.69% | 10.43% |
| 2020 | 72.07% | 9.02% | 3.28% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 70.93% | 8.86% | 3.71% | 12.13% |
Learning disabilities specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian learning disabilities specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american learning disabilities specialists have the lowest average salary at $42,666.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,403 |
| White | $42,817 |
| Black or African American | $42,666 |
| Asian | $45,041 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,995 |
Average learning disabilities specialist age
See how the average age of learning disabilities specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Learning disabilities specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 47 |
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| Asian | 47 | 42.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 42 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Learning disabilities specialist age breakdown
The average age of learning disabilities specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the learning disabilities specialist population.
Learning disabilities specialist age breakdown
| Learning Disabilities Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Learning disabilities specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for learning disabilities specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of learning disabilities specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Learning disabilities specialists by degree level
| Learning disabilities specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Learning disabilities specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, learning disabilities specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,899 annually. With a Master's degree, learning disabilities specialists earn a median annual income of $54,518 compared to $46,714 for learning disabilities specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,518 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,714 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,899 |
Learning disabilities specialist employment statistics
Most learning disabilities specialists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where learning disabilities specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where learning disabilities specialists work.
Learning disabilities specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Learning disabilities specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the learning disabilities specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most learning disabilities specialists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Learning disabilities specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 6% |
Learning disabilities specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for learning disabilities specialists are education, health care and government.
Learning disabilities specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Learning disabilities specialist turnover and employment statistics
Learning disabilities specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for learning disabilities specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Learning disabilities specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Learning disabilities specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.76% |
| 2011 | 2.84% |
| 2012 | 2.73% |
| 2013 | 2.09% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 1.41% |
Average learning disabilities specialist tenure
The average learning disabilities specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 learning disabilities specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Learning disabilities specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Learning disabilities specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of learning disabilities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphysics Teacher | 5.04% | 52,758 |
| Learning Disabilities Specialist | 7.55% | - |
| ESL Teacher | 8.89% | 63,897 |
| High School Physical Education Teacher | 11.94% | 124,348 |
Similar learning disabilities specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphysics Teacher | 5.04% | 52,758 |
| ESL Teacher | 8.89% | 63,897 |
| High School Physical Education Teacher | 11.94% | 124,348 |
Foreign languages spoken by learning disabilities specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Learning disabilities specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |