Activity therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Activity therapist demographics by:
Activity therapist gender statistics
74.2% of activity therapists are women and 25.8% of activity therapists are men.
- Female, 74.2%
- Male, 25.8%
Activity therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.2% |
| Male | 25.8% |
Activity therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,949
Female income
$58,893
Activity therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in activity therapist positions over time. Currently, 74.2% of activity therapists are female.
Activity therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.24% | 67.76% |
| 2011 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
| 2012 | 27.09% | 72.91% |
| 2013 | 24.52% | 75.48% |
| 2014 | 21.30% | 78.70% |
| 2015 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2016 | 23.34% | 76.66% |
| 2017 | 28.04% | 71.96% |
| 2018 | 28.55% | 71.45% |
| 2019 | 23.34% | 76.66% |
| 2020 | 23.58% | 76.42% |
| 2021 | 25.81% | 74.19% |
Activity therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared activity therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Activity Therapist | 26% | 74% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Activity therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among activity therapists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all activity therapists. Comparatively, 10.2% of activity therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of activity therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Activity therapist race
| Activity therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Activity therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how activity therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Activity therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.88% | 11.18% | 2.48% | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 10.56% | 2.82% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 7.94% | 3.17% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 81.56% | 7.84% | 2.35% | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 9.14% | 5.88% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 10.00% | 1.67% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 79.08% | 11.11% | 4.58% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 79.01% | 7.41% | 4.32% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 13.01% | 4.79% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 74.94% | 10.85% | 5.17% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 72.97% | 6.49% | 9.19% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 74.73% | 6.53% | 3.27% | 10.21% |
Activity therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white activity therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino activity therapists have the lowest average salary at $54,673.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,894 |
| White | $62,762 |
| Black or African American | $59,821 |
| Asian | $61,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,673 |
Activity therapist age breakdown
The average age of activity therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the activity therapist population.
Activity therapist age breakdown
| Activity Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Activity therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for activity therapists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of activity therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Activity therapists by degree level
| Activity therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Activity therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, activity therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,727 annually. With a Associate degree, activity therapists earn a median annual income of $49,633 compared to $43,791 for activity therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,791 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,727 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,633 |
Activity therapist employment statistics
Most activity therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where activity therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where activity therapists work.
Activity therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Activity therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the activity therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most activity therapists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Activity therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 9% |
Activity therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for activity therapists are health care, government and non profits.
Activity therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Activity therapist turnover and employment statistics
Activity therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for activity therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Activity therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Activity therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 3.70% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average activity therapist tenure
The average activity therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,344 activity therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Activity therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Activity therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of activity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Therapist | 9.40% | - |
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Ob/Gyn Doctor | 13.05% | 23,523 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar activity therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Ob/Gyn Doctor | 13.05% | 23,523 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by activity therapists
The most common foreign language among activity therapists is Spanish at 67.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 67.7%
- French, 6.5%
- Mandarin, 6.5%
- Vietnamese, 3.2%
- Japanese, 3.2%
- Other, 12.9%
Activity therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.7% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Mandarin | 6.5% |
| Vietnamese | 3.2% |
| Japanese | 3.2% |
| Other | 12.9% |
