Reading teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Reading teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates reading teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our reading 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 reading teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,418,192 reading teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 83.2% of all reading teachers are women, while 16.8% are men.
- The average reading teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of reading teachers is White (69.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), Black or African American (9.9%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Reading teachers are most in-demand in Suwanee, GA.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for reading teachers.
- New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $83,475, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women reading teachers earned 95% of what men earned.
- 9% of all reading teachers are LGBT.
- New Jersey is the best state for reading teachers to live.
- Reading teachers are 84% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Reading teacher gender statistics
83.2% of reading teachers are women and 16.8% of reading teachers are men.
- Female, 83.2%
- Male, 16.8%
Reading teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.2% |
| Male | 16.8% |
Reading teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,124
Female income
$47,543
Reading teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reading teacher positions over time. Currently, 83.2% of reading teachers are female.
Reading teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.51% | 82.49% |
| 2011 | 17.71% | 82.29% |
| 2012 | 17.96% | 82.04% |
| 2013 | 18.07% | 81.93% |
| 2014 | 17.76% | 82.24% |
| 2015 | 18.10% | 81.90% |
| 2016 | 18.12% | 81.88% |
| 2017 | 18.02% | 81.98% |
| 2018 | 18.40% | 81.60% |
| 2019 | 15.84% | 84.16% |
| 2020 | 16.36% | 83.64% |
| 2021 | 16.79% | 83.21% |
Reading teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared reading 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% |
| Reading Teacher | 17% | 83% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Reading teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reading teachers is White, which makes up 69.3% of all reading teachers. Comparatively, 12.7% of reading teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of reading teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Reading teacher race
| Reading teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Reading teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how reading teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reading teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.06% | 10.21% | 2.47% | 9.62% |
| 2011 | 75.66% | 10.15% | 2.64% | 9.80% |
| 2012 | 75.48% | 10.02% | 2.70% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 74.95% | 10.05% | 2.89% | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 75.04% | 9.98% | 2.88% | 10.21% |
| 2015 | 74.78% | 9.65% | 3.03% | 10.57% |
| 2016 | 73.93% | 10.06% | 3.04% | 10.97% |
| 2017 | 73.88% | 9.72% | 3.18% | 11.11% |
| 2018 | 73.66% | 9.62% | 3.18% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 72.77% | 9.93% | 3.36% | 11.83% |
| 2020 | 70.85% | 9.60% | 3.43% | 11.96% |
| 2021 | 69.28% | 9.89% | 3.67% | 12.71% |
Reading teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian reading teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american reading teachers have the lowest average salary at $48,616.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,700 |
| White | $49,679 |
| Black or African American | $48,616 |
| Asian | $51,689 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,993 |
Average reading teacher age
See how the average age of reading teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reading 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 |
Reading teacher age breakdown
The average age of reading teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the reading teacher population.
Reading teacher age breakdown
| Reading Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Reading teacher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Reading teachers by degree level
| Reading teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Reading teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reading teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,600 annually. With a Doctorate degree, reading teachers earn a median annual income of $64,115 compared to $53,673 for reading teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,600 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,673 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,115 |
Reading teacher employment statistics
Most reading teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where reading teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reading teachers work.
Reading teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Reading teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the reading teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most reading teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Reading teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
Reading teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for reading teachers are education, government and non profits.
Reading teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Reading teacher turnover and employment statistics
Reading teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reading teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reading teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reading 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 reading teacher tenure
The average reading teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,543 reading teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Reading teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Reading teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reading 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director, Lead Teacher And Director | 5.04% | 67,421 |
| Emotional Support Teacher | 7.55% | 114,041 |
| Reading Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Agricultural Education Instructor | 11.94% | 34,619 |
Similar reading teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director, Lead Teacher And Director | 5.04% | 67,421 |
| Emotional Support Teacher | 7.55% | 114,041 |
| Agricultural Education Instructor | 11.94% | 34,619 |
Foreign languages spoken by reading teachers
The most common foreign language among reading teachers is Spanish at 62.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 62.6%
- French, 13.8%
- Mandarin, 3.1%
- Chinese, 2.6%
- German, 2.6%
- Other, 15.3%
Reading teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.6% |
| French | 13.8% |
| Mandarin | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| German | 2.6% |
| Other | 15.3% |
