Reading aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Reading aide gender statistics
84.4% of reading aides are women and 15.6% of reading aides are men.
- Female, 84.4%
- Male, 15.6%
Reading aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.4% |
| Male | 15.6% |
Reading aide gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,852
Female income
$34,797
Reading aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reading aide positions over time. Currently, 84.4% of reading aides are female.
Reading aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.20% | 92.80% |
| 2011 | 8.08% | 91.92% |
| 2012 | 7.99% | 92.01% |
| 2013 | 8.79% | 91.21% |
| 2014 | 10.21% | 89.79% |
| 2015 | 10.40% | 89.60% |
| 2016 | 11.30% | 88.70% |
| 2017 | 9.75% | 90.25% |
| 2018 | 14.37% | 85.63% |
| 2019 | 15.23% | 84.77% |
| 2020 | 15.27% | 84.73% |
| 2021 | 15.56% | 84.44% |
Reading aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared reading aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Reading Aide | 16% | 84% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Reading aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reading aides is White, which makes up 64.1% of all reading aides. Comparatively, 13.8% of reading aides are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of reading aides are Asian.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Reading aide race
| Reading aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Reading aide race and ethnicity over time
See how reading aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reading aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.61% | 8.83% | 5.32% | 11.25% |
| 2011 | 70.01% | 10.09% | 5.32% | 11.19% |
| 2012 | 69.98% | 9.50% | 5.35% | 11.87% |
| 2013 | 71.78% | 9.18% | 5.37% | 10.40% |
| 2014 | 69.78% | 9.35% | 5.86% | 11.60% |
| 2015 | 69.59% | 9.06% | 5.89% | 12.26% |
| 2016 | 69.06% | 8.59% | 5.95% | 12.44% |
| 2017 | 69.06% | 8.52% | 6.34% | 12.59% |
| 2018 | 67.31% | 8.11% | 8.21% | 12.88% |
| 2019 | 68.00% | 7.27% | 8.30% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 65.33% | 7.52% | 8.70% | 13.13% |
| 2021 | 64.08% | 7.78% | 8.59% | 13.78% |
Reading aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian reading aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White reading aides have the lowest average salary at $36,250.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,217 |
| White | $36,250 |
| Black or African American | $38,665 |
| Asian | $39,338 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,868 |
Average reading aide age
See how the average age of reading aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reading aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Reading aide age breakdown
The average age of reading aides is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the reading aide population.
Reading aide age breakdown
| Reading Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Reading aide educational attainment
The most common degree for reading aides is bachelor's degree, with 68% of reading aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Reading aides by degree level
| Reading aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Reading aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reading aides with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $40,398 annually. With a Master's degree, reading aides earn a median annual income of $39,422 compared to $36,029 for reading aides with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,422 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,445 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,029 |
| Doctorate Degree | $40,398 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,934 |
Reading aide employment statistics
Most reading aides work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where reading aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reading aides work.
Reading aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Reading aide jobs by company type
Employees with the reading aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most reading aides prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Reading aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 3% |
Reading aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for reading aides are education, health care and professional.
Reading aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Reading aide turnover and employment statistics
Reading aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reading aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reading aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reading aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average reading aide tenure
The average reading aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 281 reading aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Reading aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Reading aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reading aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Aide | 6.14% | - |
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,479 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Design Technologist | 16.25% | 87,908 |
Similar reading aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,479 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Design Technologist | 16.25% | 87,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by reading aides
The most common foreign language among reading aides is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Igbo is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 28.6%
- Igbo, 14.3%
Reading aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Igbo | 14.3% |