Transition teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Transition teacher gender statistics
82.3% of transition teachers are women and 17.7% of transition teachers are men.
- Female, 82.3%
- Male, 17.7%
Transition teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.3% |
| Male | 17.7% |
Transition teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,632
Female income
$45,072
Transition teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transition teacher positions over time. Currently, 82.3% of transition teachers are female.
Transition teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.42% | 81.58% |
| 2011 | 18.63% | 81.37% |
| 2012 | 18.88% | 81.12% |
| 2013 | 18.99% | 81.01% |
| 2014 | 18.68% | 81.32% |
| 2015 | 19.03% | 80.97% |
| 2016 | 19.05% | 80.95% |
| 2017 | 18.94% | 81.06% |
| 2018 | 19.34% | 80.66% |
| 2019 | 16.68% | 83.32% |
| 2020 | 17.22% | 82.78% |
| 2021 | 17.67% | 82.33% |
Transition teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared transition 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% |
| Transition Teacher | 18% | 82% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Transition teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transition teachers is White, which makes up 69.5% of all transition teachers. Comparatively, 12.6% of transition teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of transition teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Transition teacher race
| Transition teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Transition teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how transition teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transition teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.25% | 10.12% | 2.46% | 9.52% |
| 2011 | 75.86% | 10.06% | 2.63% | 9.71% |
| 2012 | 75.68% | 9.93% | 2.69% | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 75.15% | 9.96% | 2.88% | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 9.89% | 2.87% | 10.11% |
| 2015 | 74.97% | 9.56% | 3.01% | 10.47% |
| 2016 | 74.12% | 9.97% | 3.03% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 74.08% | 9.63% | 3.17% | 11.01% |
| 2018 | 73.85% | 9.53% | 3.17% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 72.97% | 9.84% | 3.35% | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 71.05% | 9.51% | 3.42% | 11.86% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 9.80% | 3.66% | 12.62% |
Transition teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transition teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transition teachers have the lowest average salary at $45,725.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,378 |
| White | $46,366 |
| Black or African American | $45,725 |
| Asian | $47,565 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,151 |
Average transition teacher age
See how the average age of transition teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transition 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 |
Transition teacher age breakdown
The average age of transition teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the transition teacher population.
Transition teacher age breakdown
| Transition Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Transition teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for transition teachers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of transition teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Transition teachers by degree level
| Transition teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Transition teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transition teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,905 annually. With a Doctorate degree, transition teachers earn a median annual income of $54,639 compared to $48,731 for transition teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,905 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,731 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,639 |
Transition teacher employment statistics
Most transition teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where transition teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transition teachers work.
Transition teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Transition teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the transition teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transition teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Transition teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 14% |
Transition teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for transition teachers are education, government and non profits.
Transition teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Government | 12% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Transition teacher turnover and employment statistics
Transition teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transition teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transition teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transition 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 transition teacher tenure
The average transition teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 transition teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Transition teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Transition teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 5.04% | 107,686 |
| Adaptive Physical Educator | 7.55% | 58,954 |
| Transition Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Teacher And Coach | 11.94% | 83,638 |
Similar transition teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 5.04% | 107,686 |
| Adaptive Physical Educator | 7.55% | 58,954 |
| Teacher And Coach | 11.94% | 83,638 |
Foreign languages spoken by transition teachers
The most common foreign language among transition teachers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Lithuanian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 16.7%
- Lithuanian, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Transition teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Lithuanian | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |