Self contained special education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Self contained special education teacher gender statistics
73.7% of self contained special education teachers are women and 26.3% of self contained special education teachers are men.
- Female, 73.7%
- Male, 26.3%
Self contained special education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.7% |
| Male | 26.3% |
Self contained special education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,947
Female income
$45,199
Self contained special education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in self contained special education teacher positions over time. Currently, 73.7% of self contained special education teachers are female.
Self contained special education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.68% | 76.32% |
| 2011 | 20.42% | 79.58% |
| 2012 | 23.93% | 76.07% |
| 2013 | 21.62% | 78.38% |
| 2014 | 22.15% | 77.85% |
| 2015 | 22.93% | 77.07% |
| 2016 | 23.11% | 76.89% |
| 2017 | 23.18% | 76.82% |
| 2018 | 23.97% | 76.03% |
| 2019 | 23.04% | 76.96% |
| 2020 | 26.45% | 73.55% |
| 2021 | 26.32% | 73.68% |
Self contained special education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared self contained 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% |
| Self Contained Special Education Teacher | 26% | 74% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Self contained special education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among self contained special education teachers is White, which makes up 78.0% of all self contained special education teachers. Comparatively, 8.7% of self contained special education teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of self contained 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%
Self contained special education teacher race
| Self contained 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% |
Self contained special education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how self contained special education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Self contained 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% |
Self contained special education teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian self contained special education teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american self contained special education teachers have the lowest average salary at $45,037.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,774 |
| White | $45,187 |
| Black or African American | $45,037 |
| Asian | $47,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,366 |
Average self contained special education teacher age
See how the average age of self contained special education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Self contained 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 |
Self contained special education teacher age breakdown
The average age of self contained special education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the self contained special education teacher population.
Self contained special education teacher age breakdown
| Self Contained Special Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Self contained special education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for self contained special education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of self contained special education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Associate, 3%
Self contained special education teachers by degree level
| Self contained special education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Self contained special education teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, self contained special education teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,197 annually. With a Master's degree, self contained special education teachers earn a median annual income of $56,820 compared to $49,079 for self contained special education teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,820 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,079 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,197 |
Self contained special education teacher employment statistics
Company size where self contained special education teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where self contained special education teachers work.
Self contained special education teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Self contained special education teacher turnover and employment statistics
Self contained special education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for self contained special education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Self contained special education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Self contained 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 self contained special education teacher tenure
The average self contained special education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 self contained special education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Self contained special education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Self contained special education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of self contained 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthand Teacher | 5.04% | 52,269 |
| Self Contained Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| Sixth Grade Teacher | 8.89% | 57,012 |
| High School Music Instructor | 11.94% | 45,739 |
Similar self contained special education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthand Teacher | 5.04% | 52,269 |
| Sixth Grade Teacher | 8.89% | 57,012 |
| High School Music Instructor | 11.94% | 45,739 |