Middle school special education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Middle school special education teacher gender statistics
68.6% of middle school special education teachers are women and 31.4% of middle school special education teachers are men.
- Female, 68.6%
- Male, 31.4%
Middle school special education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.6% |
| Male | 31.4% |
Middle school special education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,816
Female income
$41,957
Middle school special education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in middle school special education teacher positions over time. Currently, 68.6% of middle school special education teachers are female.
Middle school special education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.48% | 71.52% |
| 2011 | 24.77% | 75.23% |
| 2012 | 28.76% | 71.24% |
| 2013 | 26.14% | 73.86% |
| 2014 | 26.74% | 73.26% |
| 2015 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
| 2016 | 27.84% | 72.16% |
| 2017 | 27.91% | 72.09% |
| 2018 | 28.80% | 71.20% |
| 2019 | 27.76% | 72.24% |
| 2020 | 31.57% | 68.43% |
| 2021 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
Middle school special education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared middle school special education 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% |
| Middle School Special Education Teacher | 31% | 69% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Middle school special education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among middle school special education teachers is White, which makes up 78.0% of all middle school special education teachers. Comparatively, 8.7% of middle school special education teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of middle school special education teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 78.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Middle school special education teacher race
| Middle school special education teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Middle school special education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how middle school special education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Middle school special education teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.95% | 7.74% | 1.71% | 6.47% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 7.97% | 1.98% | 6.73% |
| 2012 | 82.30% | 6.36% | 2.21% | 7.04% |
| 2013 | 83.02% | 6.75% | 2.12% | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 80.16% | 7.63% | 2.79% | 7.01% |
| 2015 | 79.86% | 7.70% | 2.34% | 7.54% |
| 2016 | 79.53% | 7.25% | 2.45% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 79.31% | 6.84% | 2.76% | 8.39% |
| 2018 | 80.24% | 5.85% | 2.71% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 82.26% | 6.50% | 2.14% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 79.15% | 6.13% | 2.74% | 7.90% |
| 2021 | 78.02% | 5.98% | 3.16% | 8.70% |
Middle school special education teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian middle school special education teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american middle school special education teachers have the lowest average salary at $41,772.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,617 |
| White | $41,944 |
| Black or African American | $41,772 |
| Asian | $44,505 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,298 |
Average middle school special education teacher age
See how the average age of middle school special education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Middle school special education teacher 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 |
Middle school special education teacher age breakdown
The average age of middle school special education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the middle school special education teacher population.
Middle school special education teacher age breakdown
| Middle School Special Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Middle school special education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for middle school special education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of middle school special education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Middle school special education teachers by degree level
| Middle school special education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Middle school special education teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, middle school special education teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,103 annually. With a Master's degree, middle school special education teachers earn a median annual income of $55,647 compared to $46,446 for middle school special education teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,647 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,446 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,103 |
Middle school special education teacher employment statistics
Company size where middle school special education teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where middle school special education teachers work.
Middle school special education teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
Middle school special education teacher turnover and employment statistics
Middle school special education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for middle school special education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Middle school special education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Middle school special education teacher 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 middle school special education teacher tenure
The average middle school special education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 middle school special education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Middle school special education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Middle school special education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of middle school special education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Teacher | 5.04% | 66,596 |
| Middle School Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| Head Teacher | 8.89% | 73,756 |
| Health Teacher | 11.94% | 103,448 |
Similar middle school special education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Teacher | 5.04% | 66,596 |
| Head Teacher | 8.89% | 73,756 |
| Health Teacher | 11.94% | 103,448 |
Foreign languages spoken by middle school special education teachers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Middle school special education teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |