Primary special education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Primary special education teacher gender statistics
70.5% of primary special education teachers are women and 29.5% of primary special education teachers are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Primary special education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Primary special education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,466
Female income
$51,551
Primary special education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in primary special education teacher positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of primary special education teachers are female.
Primary special education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.67% | 73.33% |
| 2011 | 23.12% | 76.88% |
| 2012 | 26.94% | 73.06% |
| 2013 | 24.43% | 75.57% |
| 2014 | 25.01% | 74.99% |
| 2015 | 25.86% | 74.14% |
| 2016 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2017 | 26.12% | 73.88% |
| 2018 | 26.98% | 73.02% |
| 2019 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2020 | 29.65% | 70.35% |
| 2021 | 29.51% | 70.49% |
Primary special education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared primary 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% |
| Primary Special Education Teacher | 30% | 70% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Primary special education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among primary special education teachers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all primary special education teachers. Comparatively, 11.6% of primary special education teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of primary special education teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Primary special education teacher race
| Primary special education teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Primary special education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how primary special education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Primary special education teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.09% | 11.21% | 1.99% | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 74.08% | 11.44% | 2.27% | 9.66% |
| 2012 | 75.44% | 9.82% | 2.49% | 9.96% |
| 2013 | 76.16% | 10.22% | 2.41% | 8.65% |
| 2014 | 73.30% | 11.09% | 3.08% | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 73.00% | 11.16% | 2.62% | 10.46% |
| 2016 | 72.67% | 10.71% | 2.73% | 10.60% |
| 2017 | 72.45% | 10.31% | 3.05% | 11.31% |
| 2018 | 73.38% | 9.32% | 2.99% | 11.62% |
| 2019 | 75.41% | 9.97% | 2.43% | 9.92% |
| 2020 | 72.29% | 9.60% | 3.02% | 10.82% |
| 2021 | 71.16% | 9.44% | 3.45% | 11.62% |
Primary special education teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian primary special education teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american primary special education teachers have the lowest average salary at $51,354.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,255 |
| White | $51,538 |
| Black or African American | $51,354 |
| Asian | $54,258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,979 |
Average primary special education teacher age
See how the average age of primary special education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Primary 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 |
Primary special education teacher age breakdown
The average age of primary special education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the primary special education teacher population.
Primary special education teacher age breakdown
| Primary Special Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Primary special education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for primary special education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of primary special education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 35% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 35%
- Diploma, 2%
Primary special education teachers by degree level
| Primary special education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 35% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Primary special education teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, primary special education teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $66,339 annually. With a Master's degree, primary special education teachers earn a median annual income of $65,870 compared to $56,306 for primary special education teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,870 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,306 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,339 |
Primary special education teacher employment statistics
Company size where primary special education teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where primary special education teachers work.
Primary special education teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Primary special education teacher turnover and employment statistics
Primary special education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for primary special education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Primary special education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Primary 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 primary special education teacher tenure
The average primary special education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 primary special education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Primary special education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Primary special education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of primary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 63,094 |
| Primary Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| Bible Teacher | 8.89% | 68,475 |
| Career Technology Teacher | 11.94% | 108,363 |
Similar primary special education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 63,094 |
| Bible Teacher | 8.89% | 68,475 |
| Career Technology Teacher | 11.94% | 108,363 |
Foreign languages spoken by primary special education teachers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Primary special education teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
