Severe disabilities special education teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Severe disabilities special education teacher gender statistics
79.3% of severe disabilities special education teachers are women and 20.7% of severe disabilities special education teachers are men.
- Female, 79.3%
- Male, 20.7%
Severe disabilities special education teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.3% |
| Male | 20.7% |
Severe disabilities special education teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,768
Female income
$80,856
Severe disabilities special education teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in severe disabilities special education teacher positions over time. Currently, 79.3% of severe disabilities special education teachers are female.
Severe disabilities special education teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.48% | 81.52% |
| 2011 | 15.78% | 84.22% |
| 2012 | 18.68% | 81.32% |
| 2013 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2014 | 17.20% | 82.80% |
| 2015 | 17.85% | 82.15% |
| 2016 | 18.00% | 82.00% |
| 2017 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2018 | 18.72% | 81.28% |
| 2019 | 17.95% | 82.05% |
| 2020 | 20.80% | 79.20% |
| 2021 | 20.69% | 79.31% |
Severe disabilities special education teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared severe disabilities 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% |
| Severe Disabilities Special Education Teacher | 21% | 79% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Severe disabilities special education teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among severe disabilities special education teachers is White, which makes up 78.0% of all severe disabilities special education teachers. Comparatively, 8.7% of severe disabilities special education teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of severe disabilities 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%
Severe disabilities special education teacher race
| Severe disabilities 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% |
Severe disabilities special education teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how severe disabilities special education teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Severe disabilities 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% |
Severe disabilities special education teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian severe disabilities special education teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american severe disabilities special education teachers have the lowest average salary at $80,444.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,325 |
| White | $80,827 |
| Black or African American | $80,444 |
| Asian | $86,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,845 |
Average severe disabilities special education teacher age
See how the average age of severe disabilities special education teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Severe disabilities 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 |
Severe disabilities special education teacher age breakdown
The average age of severe disabilities special education teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the severe disabilities special education teacher population.
Severe disabilities special education teacher age breakdown
| Severe Disabilities Special Education Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Severe disabilities special education teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for severe disabilities special education teachers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of severe disabilities special education teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 4%
Severe disabilities special education teachers by degree level
| Severe disabilities special education teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Severe disabilities special education teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, severe disabilities special education teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,048 annually. With a Master's degree, severe disabilities special education teachers earn a median annual income of $111,989 compared to $90,914 for severe disabilities special education teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,989 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,914 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,048 |
Severe disabilities special education teacher turnover and employment statistics
Severe disabilities special education teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for severe disabilities special education teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Severe disabilities special education teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Severe disabilities 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 severe disabilities special education teacher tenure
The average severe disabilities special education teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 severe disabilities special education teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Severe disabilities special education teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Severe disabilities special education teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of severe disabilities 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 Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,563 |
| Severe Disabilities Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| Youth Teacher | 8.89% | 56,715 |
| Automotive Teacher | 11.94% | 85,613 |
Similar severe disabilities special education teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Lead Teacher | 5.04% | 54,563 |
| Youth Teacher | 8.89% | 56,715 |
| Automotive Teacher | 11.94% | 85,613 |
