Visually impaired teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Visually impaired teacher gender statistics
80.5% of visually impaired teachers are women and 19.5% of visually impaired teachers are men.
- Female, 80.5%
- Male, 19.5%
Visually impaired teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.5% |
| Male | 19.5% |
Visually impaired teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,938
Female income
$47,754
Visually impaired teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in visually impaired teacher positions over time. Currently, 80.5% of visually impaired teachers are female.
Visually impaired teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.36% | 82.64% |
| 2011 | 14.80% | 85.20% |
| 2012 | 17.56% | 82.44% |
| 2013 | 15.74% | 84.26% |
| 2014 | 16.15% | 83.85% |
| 2015 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2016 | 16.91% | 83.09% |
| 2017 | 16.96% | 83.04% |
| 2018 | 17.59% | 82.41% |
| 2019 | 16.86% | 83.14% |
| 2020 | 19.58% | 80.42% |
| 2021 | 19.47% | 80.53% |
Visually impaired teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared visually impaired 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% |
| Visually Impaired Teacher | 19% | 81% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Visually impaired teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among visually impaired teachers is White, which makes up 70.7% of all visually impaired teachers. Comparatively, 11.8% of visually impaired teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of visually impaired teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Visually impaired teacher race
| Visually impaired teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Visually impaired teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how visually impaired teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Visually impaired teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.60% | 11.36% | 2.19% | 9.52% |
| 2011 | 73.59% | 11.59% | 2.47% | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 74.95% | 9.98% | 2.69% | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 75.67% | 10.37% | 2.60% | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 72.81% | 11.24% | 3.27% | 10.06% |
| 2015 | 72.51% | 11.32% | 2.82% | 10.59% |
| 2016 | 72.18% | 10.86% | 2.93% | 10.73% |
| 2017 | 71.96% | 10.46% | 3.25% | 11.44% |
| 2018 | 72.89% | 9.47% | 3.19% | 11.75% |
| 2019 | 74.92% | 10.12% | 2.63% | 10.05% |
| 2020 | 71.80% | 9.75% | 3.22% | 10.95% |
| 2021 | 70.67% | 9.59% | 3.65% | 11.75% |
Visually impaired teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian visually impaired teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american visually impaired teachers have the lowest average salary at $47,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,664 |
| White | $47,736 |
| Black or African American | $47,499 |
| Asian | $51,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,606 |
Average visually impaired teacher age
See how the average age of visually impaired teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Visually impaired 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 |
Visually impaired teacher age breakdown
The average age of visually impaired teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the visually impaired teacher population.
Visually impaired teacher age breakdown
| Visually Impaired Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Visually impaired teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for visually impaired teachers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of visually impaired 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 6%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 30%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
Visually impaired teachers by degree level
| Visually impaired teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
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Visually impaired teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, visually impaired teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,859 annually. With a Master's degree, visually impaired teachers earn a median annual income of $67,192 compared to $54,000 for visually impaired teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,192 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,859 |
Visually impaired teacher employment statistics
Most visually impaired teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where visually impaired teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where visually impaired teachers work.
Visually impaired teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Visually impaired teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the visually impaired teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most visually impaired teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Visually impaired teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 17% |
Visually impaired teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for visually impaired teachers are education, government and health care.
Visually impaired teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Government | 17% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Visually impaired teacher turnover and employment statistics
Visually impaired teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for visually impaired teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Visually impaired teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Visually impaired 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 visually impaired teacher tenure
The average visually impaired teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 visually impaired teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Visually impaired teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Visually impaired teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of visually impaired 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Supervisor | 5.04% | 1,088 |
| Visually Impaired Teacher | 7.55% | - |
| Middle School Art Teacher | 8.89% | 85,562 |
| Welding Teacher | 11.94% | 53,291 |
Similar visually impaired teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Supervisor | 5.04% | 1,088 |
| Middle School Art Teacher | 8.89% | 85,562 |
| Welding Teacher | 11.94% | 53,291 |
Foreign languages spoken by visually impaired teachers
- Braille, 79.3%
- Spanish, 20.7%
Visually impaired teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Braille | 79.3% |
| Spanish | 20.7% |
