Certified art therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified art therapist gender statistics
71.9% of certified art therapists are women and 28.1% of certified art therapists are men.
- Female, 71.9%
- Male, 28.1%
Certified art therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.9% |
| Male | 28.1% |
Certified art therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,935
Female income
$83,353
Certified art therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified art therapist positions over time. Currently, 71.9% of certified art therapists are female.
Certified art therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.85% | 65.15% |
| 2011 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
| 2012 | 29.47% | 70.53% |
| 2013 | 26.75% | 73.25% |
| 2014 | 23.33% | 76.67% |
| 2015 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
| 2016 | 25.51% | 74.49% |
| 2017 | 30.47% | 69.53% |
| 2018 | 31.01% | 68.99% |
| 2019 | 25.51% | 74.49% |
| 2020 | 25.76% | 74.24% |
| 2021 | 28.13% | 71.88% |
Certified art therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified art 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% |
| Certified Art Therapist | 28% | 72% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Certified art therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified art therapists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all certified art therapists. Comparatively, 10.2% of certified art therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of certified art 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%
Certified art therapist race
| Certified art 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% |
Certified art therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how certified art therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified art 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% |
Certified art therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified art therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certified art therapists have the lowest average salary at $77,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,353 |
| White | $89,158 |
| Black or African American | $84,744 |
| Asian | $87,929 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,048 |
Certified art therapist age breakdown
The average age of certified art therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the certified art therapist population.
Certified art therapist age breakdown
| Certified Art Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Certified art therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for certified art therapists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of certified art therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Certified art therapists by degree level
| Certified art therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Certified art therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified art therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $80,113 annually. With a Associate degree, certified art therapists earn a median annual income of $69,553 compared to $60,922 for certified art therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,922 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,113 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,553 |
Certified art therapist employment statistics
Company size where certified art therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified art therapists work.
Certified art therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Certified art therapist turnover and employment statistics
Certified art therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified art therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified art therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified art 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 certified art therapist tenure
The average certified art therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 263 certified art therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified art therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Certified art therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified art 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Art Therapist | 9.40% | - |
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Anesthesia Director | 13.05% | 6,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar certified art therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Anesthesia Director | 13.05% | 6,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified art therapists
The most common foreign language among certified art therapists is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Thai, 9.1%
- Tagalog, 9.1%
Certified art therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Thai | 9.1% |
| Tagalog | 9.1% |