Pre-k special education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Pre-k special education teacher demographics by:
Pre-k special education teacher gender statistics
86.0% of pre-k special education teachers are women and 14.0% of pre-k special education teachers are men.
- Female, 86.0%
- Male, 14.0%
Pre-k special education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.0% |
| Male | 14.0% |
Pre-k special education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,115
Female income
$44,328
Pre-k special education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pre-k special education teacher positions over time. Currently, 86.0% of pre-k special education teachers are female.
Pre-k special education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.39% | 87.61% |
| 2011 | 10.47% | 89.53% |
| 2012 | 12.54% | 87.46% |
| 2013 | 11.17% | 88.83% |
| 2014 | 11.48% | 88.52% |
| 2015 | 11.94% | 88.06% |
| 2016 | 12.05% | 87.95% |
| 2017 | 12.09% | 87.91% |
| 2018 | 12.56% | 87.44% |
| 2019 | 12.01% | 87.99% |
| 2020 | 14.08% | 85.92% |
| 2021 | 14.00% | 86.00% |
Pre-k special education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared pre-k 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% |
| Pre-K Special Education Teacher | 14% | 86% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Pre-k special education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pre-k special education teachers is White, which makes up 71.5% of all pre-k special education teachers. Comparatively, 11.4% of pre-k special education teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of pre-k special education teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Pre-k special education teacher race
| Pre-k special education teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Pre-k special education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how pre-k special education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pre-k special education teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.42% | 10.96% | 2.14% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 74.41% | 11.19% | 2.41% | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 75.77% | 9.58% | 2.64% | 9.75% |
| 2013 | 76.49% | 9.97% | 2.55% | 8.44% |
| 2014 | 73.63% | 10.84% | 3.22% | 9.72% |
| 2015 | 73.33% | 10.92% | 2.77% | 10.25% |
| 2016 | 73.00% | 10.46% | 2.88% | 10.39% |
| 2017 | 72.78% | 10.06% | 3.19% | 11.10% |
| 2018 | 73.71% | 9.07% | 3.14% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 75.73% | 9.72% | 2.57% | 9.71% |
| 2020 | 72.62% | 9.35% | 3.17% | 10.61% |
| 2021 | 71.49% | 9.19% | 3.59% | 11.41% |
Pre-k special education teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pre-k special education teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pre-k special education teachers have the lowest average salary at $44,157.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,933 |
| White | $44,316 |
| Black or African American | $44,157 |
| Asian | $46,657 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,557 |
Average pre-k special education teacher age
See how the average age of pre-k special education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pre-k 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 |
Pre-k special education teacher age breakdown
The average age of pre-k special education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the pre-k special education teacher population.
Pre-k special education teacher age breakdown
| Pre-K Special Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Pre-k special education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for pre-k special education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of pre-k special education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 20%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pre-k special education teachers by degree level
| Pre-k special education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pre-k special education teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pre-k special education teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,058 annually. With a Master's degree, pre-k special education teachers earn a median annual income of $56,655 compared to $48,421 for pre-k special education teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,421 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,058 |
Pre-k special education teacher employment statistics
Company size where pre-k special education teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pre-k special education teachers work.
Pre-k special education teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Pre-k special education teacher turnover and employment statistics
Pre-k special education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pre-k special education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pre-k special education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pre-k 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 pre-k special education teacher tenure
The average pre-k special education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 pre-k special education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pre-k special education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Pre-k special education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pre-k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Pre-K Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| Transition Teacher | 8.89% | 54,921 |
| Secondary Teacher | 11.94% | 68,369 |
Similar pre-k special education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Instructor | 5.04% | 81,814 |
| Transition Teacher | 8.89% | 54,921 |
| Secondary Teacher | 11.94% | 68,369 |
Foreign languages spoken by pre-k special education teachers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pre-k special education teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |