Sign language teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Sign language teacher gender statistics
81.4% of sign language teachers are women and 18.6% of sign language teachers are men.
- Female, 81.4%
- Male, 18.6%
Sign language teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.4% |
| Male | 18.6% |
Sign language teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,116
Female income
$49,490
Sign language teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sign language teacher positions over time. Currently, 81.4% of sign language teachers are female.
Sign language teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.94% | 81.06% |
| 2011 | 19.27% | 80.73% |
| 2012 | 19.07% | 80.93% |
| 2013 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2014 | 18.12% | 81.88% |
| 2015 | 18.62% | 81.38% |
| 2016 | 18.42% | 81.58% |
| 2017 | 18.78% | 81.22% |
| 2018 | 18.43% | 81.57% |
| 2019 | 18.17% | 81.83% |
| 2020 | 17.78% | 82.22% |
| 2021 | 18.56% | 81.44% |
Sign language teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared sign language teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Sign Language Teacher | 19% | 81% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Sign language teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sign language teachers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all sign language teachers. Comparatively, 11.3% of sign language teachers are Asian and 10.0% of sign language teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sign language teacher race
| Sign language teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sign language teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how sign language teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sign language teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 7.16% | 9.24% | 8.14% |
| 2011 | 72.58% | 7.00% | 9.97% | 7.89% |
| 2012 | 72.17% | 7.30% | 9.84% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 71.31% | 7.66% | 10.13% | 8.39% |
| 2014 | 71.40% | 7.28% | 9.79% | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 69.85% | 7.51% | 10.74% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 70.34% | 7.43% | 10.46% | 8.96% |
| 2017 | 69.42% | 7.18% | 11.63% | 9.01% |
| 2018 | 71.20% | 6.92% | 9.95% | 9.20% |
| 2019 | 69.54% | 7.19% | 10.90% | 9.73% |
| 2020 | 67.61% | 6.89% | 10.54% | 9.88% |
| 2021 | 66.46% | 7.02% | 11.33% | 10.01% |
Sign language teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sign language teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sign language teachers have the lowest average salary at $50,456.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,909 |
| White | $50,962 |
| Black or African American | $50,456 |
| Asian | $52,131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,139 |
Average sign language teacher age
See how the average age of sign language teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sign language teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Sign language teacher age breakdown
The average age of sign language teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the sign language teacher population.
Sign language teacher age breakdown
| Sign Language Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Sign language teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for sign language teachers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of sign language teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sign language teachers by degree level
| Sign language teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sign language teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,013 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,722 |
Sign language teacher employment statistics
Most sign language teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sign language teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sign language teachers work.
Sign language teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Sign language teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the sign language teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sign language teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sign language teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
Sign language teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for sign language teachers are education, government and non profits.
Sign language teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Sign language teacher turnover and employment statistics
Sign language teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sign language teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sign language teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sign language teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average sign language teacher tenure
The average sign language teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 443 sign language teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sign language teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Sign language teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sign language 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Sign Language Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar sign language teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by sign language teachers
The most common foreign language among sign language teachers is Spanish at 39.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 39.3%
- Japanese, 10.7%
- Italian, 10.7%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 25.1%
Sign language teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.3% |
| Japanese | 10.7% |
| Italian | 10.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 25.1% |
