Aba therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Aba therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates aba therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our aba therapist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about aba therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 32,603 aba therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 84.6% of all aba therapists are women, while 15.4% are men.
- The average aba therapist age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of aba therapists is White (68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), Black or African American (7.0%) and Unknown (5.5%).
- Aba therapists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for aba therapists.
- Jersey City, NJ pays an annual average wage of $39,962, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women aba therapists earned 98% of what men earned.
- 6% of all aba therapists are LGBT.
- New Jersey is the best state for aba therapists to live.
- Aba therapists are 63% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Aba therapist demographics by:
Aba therapist gender statistics
84.6% of aba therapists are women and 15.4% of aba therapists are men.
- Female, 84.6%
- Male, 15.4%
Aba therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.6% |
| Male | 15.4% |
Aba therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,492
Female income
$34,953
Aba therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aba therapist positions over time. Currently, 84.6% of aba therapists are female.
Aba therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.51% | 77.49% |
| 2011 | 21.25% | 78.75% |
| 2012 | 21.08% | 78.92% |
| 2013 | 20.90% | 79.10% |
| 2014 | 20.15% | 79.85% |
| 2015 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2016 | 19.36% | 80.64% |
| 2017 | 18.81% | 81.19% |
| 2018 | 19.63% | 80.37% |
| 2019 | 12.67% | 87.33% |
| 2020 | 17.59% | 82.41% |
| 2021 | 15.42% | 84.58% |
Aba therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared aba therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| ABA Therapist | 15% | 85% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Aba therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aba therapists is White, which makes up 68.5% of all aba therapists. Comparatively, 13.9% of aba therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of aba therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Aba therapist race
| Aba therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Aba therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how aba therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aba therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 76.40% | 10.25% | 3.11% | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 76.56% | 7.66% | 2.39% | 10.77% |
| 2020 | 71.95% | 7.01% | 3.66% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 68.51% | 6.97% | 4.57% | 13.94% |
Aba therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino aba therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aba therapists have the lowest average salary at $34,141.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,649 |
| White | $35,936 |
| Black or African American | $34,141 |
| Asian | $35,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,277 |
Average aba therapist age
See how the average age of aba therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aba therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 |
Aba therapist age breakdown
The average age of aba therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the aba therapist population.
Aba therapist age breakdown
| ABA Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Aba therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for aba therapists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of aba therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Aba therapists by degree level
| Aba therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Aba therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,510 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,693 |
Aba therapist employment statistics
Most aba therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where aba therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aba therapists work.
Aba therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Aba therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the aba therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aba therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Aba therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 6% |
Aba therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for aba therapists are health care, education and professional.
Aba therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Education | 20% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Aba therapist turnover and employment statistics
Aba therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aba therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aba therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aba therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 1.88% |
Average aba therapist tenure
The average aba therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,441 aba therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Aba therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Aba therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aba therapists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Therapist | 6.02% | - |
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Student Support Services | 11.48% | 140,448 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Similar aba therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Student Support Services | 11.48% | 140,448 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by aba therapists
The most common foreign language among aba therapists is Spanish at 62.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 62.6%
- French, 7.4%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Arabic, 3.5%
- German, 3.0%
- Other, 19.6%
Aba therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.6% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Arabic | 3.5% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Other | 19.6% |
