Certified recreational therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified recreational therapist demographics by:
Certified recreational therapist gender statistics
80.4% of certified recreational therapists are women and 19.6% of certified recreational therapists are men.
- Female, 80.4%
- Male, 19.6%
Certified recreational therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.4% |
| Male | 19.6% |
Certified recreational therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,904
Female income
$67,580
Certified recreational therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified recreational therapist positions over time. Currently, 80.4% of certified recreational therapists are female.
Certified recreational therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.98% | 75.02% |
| 2011 | 28.77% | 71.23% |
| 2012 | 20.64% | 79.36% |
| 2013 | 18.52% | 81.48% |
| 2014 | 15.93% | 84.07% |
| 2015 | 25.06% | 74.94% |
| 2016 | 17.57% | 82.43% |
| 2017 | 21.43% | 78.57% |
| 2018 | 21.86% | 78.14% |
| 2019 | 17.57% | 82.43% |
| 2020 | 17.76% | 82.24% |
| 2021 | 19.59% | 80.41% |
Certified recreational therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified recreational 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 Recreational Therapist | 20% | 80% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Certified recreational therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified recreational therapists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all certified recreational therapists. Comparatively, 10.2% of certified recreational therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of certified recreational 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 recreational therapist race
| Certified recreational 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 recreational therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how certified recreational therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified recreational 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 recreational therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified recreational therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certified recreational therapists have the lowest average salary at $62,308.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,092 |
| White | $72,444 |
| Black or African American | $68,744 |
| Asian | $71,413 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,308 |
Certified recreational therapist age breakdown
The average age of certified recreational therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the certified recreational therapist population.
Certified recreational therapist age breakdown
| Certified Recreational Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Certified recreational therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for certified recreational therapists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of certified recreational therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Certified recreational therapists by degree level
| Certified recreational therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Certified recreational therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified recreational therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,869 annually. With a Associate degree, certified recreational therapists earn a median annual income of $56,061 compared to $48,894 for certified recreational therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,869 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,061 |
Certified recreational therapist employment statistics
Company size where certified recreational therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified recreational therapists work.
Certified recreational therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Certified recreational therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified recreational therapists are health care, education and non profits.
Certified recreational therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Certified recreational therapist turnover and employment statistics
Certified recreational therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified recreational therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified recreational therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified recreational 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 recreational therapist tenure
The average certified recreational therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 161 certified recreational therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified recreational therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Certified recreational therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified recreational 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 Recreational Therapist | 9.40% | - |
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| General Practitioner | 13.05% | 64,698 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar certified recreational therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| General Practitioner | 13.05% | 64,698 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified recreational therapists
The most common foreign language among certified recreational therapists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Yiddish at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Yiddish, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Certified recreational therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Yiddish | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
