Literacy teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Literacy teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates literacy teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our literacy teacher estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about literacy teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,821,663 literacy teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 80.8% of all literacy teachers are women, while 19.2% are men.
- The average literacy teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of literacy teachers is White (69.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.8%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Literacy teachers are most in-demand in Denver, CO.
- The government industry is the highest-paying for literacy teachers.
- 9% of all literacy teachers are LGBT.
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Literacy teacher gender statistics
80.8% of literacy teachers are women and 19.2% of literacy teachers are men.
- Female, 80.8%
- Male, 19.2%
Literacy teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.8% |
| Male | 19.2% |
Literacy teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,047
Female income
$49,351
Literacy teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in literacy teacher positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of literacy teachers are female.
Literacy teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.04% | 79.96% |
| 2011 | 20.27% | 79.73% |
| 2012 | 20.54% | 79.46% |
| 2013 | 20.66% | 79.34% |
| 2014 | 20.32% | 79.68% |
| 2015 | 20.70% | 79.30% |
| 2016 | 20.72% | 79.28% |
| 2017 | 20.61% | 79.39% |
| 2018 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2019 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
| 2020 | 18.76% | 81.24% |
| 2021 | 19.25% | 80.75% |
Literacy teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared literacy teachers 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% |
| Literacy Teacher | 19% | 81% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Literacy teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among literacy teachers is White, which makes up 69.2% of all literacy teachers. Comparatively, 12.8% of literacy teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of literacy teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Literacy teacher race
| Literacy teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Literacy teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how literacy teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Literacy teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.93% | 10.27% | 2.47% | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 75.53% | 10.21% | 2.65% | 9.86% |
| 2012 | 75.36% | 10.07% | 2.70% | 9.99% |
| 2013 | 74.83% | 10.10% | 2.90% | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 74.92% | 10.03% | 2.89% | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 74.65% | 9.71% | 3.03% | 10.63% |
| 2016 | 73.80% | 10.12% | 3.05% | 11.02% |
| 2017 | 73.76% | 9.77% | 3.18% | 11.16% |
| 2018 | 73.53% | 9.68% | 3.19% | 11.40% |
| 2019 | 72.65% | 9.99% | 3.37% | 11.89% |
| 2020 | 70.73% | 9.66% | 3.44% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 69.16% | 9.95% | 3.68% | 12.77% |
Literacy teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian literacy teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american literacy teachers have the lowest average salary at $50,061.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,771 |
| White | $50,757 |
| Black or African American | $50,061 |
| Asian | $52,061 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,612 |
Average literacy teacher age
See how the average age of literacy teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Literacy teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Literacy teacher age breakdown
The average age of literacy teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the literacy teacher population.
Literacy teacher age breakdown
| Literacy Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Literacy teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for literacy teachers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of literacy 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, 65%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Literacy teachers by degree level
| Literacy teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Literacy teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, literacy teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,036 annually. With a Doctorate degree, literacy teachers earn a median annual income of $59,748 compared to $53,329 for literacy teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,036 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,329 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,748 |
Literacy teacher employment statistics
Most literacy teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where literacy teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where literacy teachers work.
Literacy teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Literacy teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the literacy teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most literacy teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Literacy teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
Literacy teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for literacy teachers are education, government and non profits.
Literacy teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Literacy teacher turnover and employment statistics
Literacy teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for literacy teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Literacy teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Literacy teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average literacy teacher tenure
The average literacy teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,094 literacy teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Literacy teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Literacy teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of literacy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphysics Teacher | 5.04% | 52,758 |
| Primary Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 94,622 |
| Literacy Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Career Technology Teacher | 11.94% | 108,363 |
Similar literacy teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphysics Teacher | 5.04% | 52,758 |
| Primary Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 94,622 |
| Career Technology Teacher | 11.94% | 108,363 |
Foreign languages spoken by literacy teachers
The most common foreign language among literacy teachers is Spanish at 48.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 48.6%
- French, 17.1%
- Arabic, 4.8%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Mandarin, 3.8%
- Other, 21.9%
Literacy teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.6% |
| French | 17.1% |
| Arabic | 4.8% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Mandarin | 3.8% |
| Other | 21.9% |
