Certified physical therapist assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified physical therapist assistant gender statistics
67.5% of certified physical therapist assistants are women and 32.5% of certified physical therapist assistants are men.
- Female, 67.5%
- Male, 32.5%
Certified physical therapist assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.5% |
| Male | 32.5% |
Certified physical therapist assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,206
Female income
$52,649
Certified physical therapist assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified physical therapist assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.5% of certified physical therapist assistants are female.
Certified physical therapist assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.66% | 74.34% |
| 2011 | 27.79% | 72.21% |
| 2012 | 25.19% | 74.81% |
| 2013 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
| 2014 | 30.11% | 69.89% |
| 2015 | 27.82% | 72.18% |
| 2016 | 28.44% | 71.56% |
| 2017 | 27.11% | 72.89% |
| 2018 | 28.97% | 71.03% |
| 2019 | 32.18% | 67.82% |
| 2020 | 29.93% | 70.07% |
| 2021 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
Certified physical therapist assistant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Physical Therapist Assistant | 33% | 68% |
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Certified physical therapist assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified physical therapist assistants is White, which makes up 67.4% of all certified physical therapist assistants. Comparatively, 13.3% of certified physical therapist assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of certified physical therapist assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Certified physical therapist assistant race
| Certified physical therapist assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Certified physical therapist assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how certified physical therapist assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified physical therapist assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.87% | 9.16% | 3.53% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 72.73% | 8.99% | 4.21% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 71.81% | 9.03% | 4.27% | 13.06% |
| 2013 | 74.87% | 6.89% | 3.91% | 11.38% |
| 2014 | 72.04% | 7.39% | 5.79% | 12.29% |
| 2015 | 71.97% | 7.15% | 5.28% | 12.95% |
| 2016 | 70.50% | 8.80% | 4.93% | 13.47% |
| 2017 | 70.08% | 5.99% | 6.57% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 71.29% | 6.48% | 5.13% | 14.39% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 6.18% | 5.53% | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 68.87% | 5.50% | 6.98% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 67.43% | 7.14% | 6.93% | 13.30% |
Certified physical therapist assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified physical therapist assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certified physical therapist assistants have the lowest average salary at $51,216.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,160 |
| White | $53,747 |
| Black or African American | $53,576 |
| Asian | $54,386 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,216 |
Average certified physical therapist assistant age
See how the average age of certified physical therapist assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified physical therapist assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 35 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Asian | 33 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 33 |
Certified physical therapist assistant age breakdown
The average age of certified physical therapist assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the certified physical therapist assistant population.
Certified physical therapist assistant age breakdown
| Certified Physical Therapist Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Certified physical therapist assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for certified physical therapist assistants is associate degree, with 51% of certified physical therapist assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Associate, 51%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Certified physical therapist assistants by degree level
| Certified physical therapist assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Certified physical therapist assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,045 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,622 |
Certified physical therapist assistant employment statistics
Most certified physical therapist assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where certified physical therapist assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified physical therapist assistants work.
Certified physical therapist assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Certified physical therapist assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the certified physical therapist assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified physical therapist assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Certified physical therapist assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 9% |
Certified physical therapist assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified physical therapist assistants are health care, professional and government.
Certified physical therapist assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 54% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Certified physical therapist assistant turnover and employment statistics
Certified physical therapist assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified physical therapist assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified physical therapist assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified physical therapist assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.23% |
| 2011 | 3.36% |
| 2012 | 4.46% |
| 2013 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 3.14% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 5.19% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average certified physical therapist assistant tenure
The average certified physical therapist assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 certified physical therapist assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified physical therapist assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Certified physical therapist assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified physical therapist assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Care Associate | 4.62% | 192,391 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Occupational Therapy Technician | 7.18% | 54,684 |
| Donations Attendant | 7.30% | 44,552 |
| Certified Physical Therapist Assistant | 7.31% | - |
| Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 34,262 |
Similar certified physical therapist assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Care Associate | 4.62% | 192,391 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Occupational Therapy Technician | 7.18% | 54,684 |
| Donations Attendant | 7.30% | 44,552 |
| Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 34,262 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified physical therapist assistants
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 33.3%
Certified physical therapist assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 33.3% |