Chemical dependency therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical dependency therapist demographics by:
Chemical dependency therapist gender statistics
71.2% of chemical dependency therapists are women and 28.8% of chemical dependency therapists are men.
- Female, 71.2%
- Male, 28.8%
Chemical dependency therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.2% |
| Male | 28.8% |
Chemical dependency therapist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,253
Female income
$51,061
Chemical dependency therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical dependency therapist positions over time. Currently, 71.2% of chemical dependency therapists are female.
Chemical dependency therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.61% | 67.39% |
| 2011 | 31.01% | 68.99% |
| 2012 | 30.80% | 69.20% |
| 2013 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2014 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2015 | 29.67% | 70.33% |
| 2016 | 28.56% | 71.44% |
| 2017 | 27.85% | 72.15% |
| 2018 | 31.37% | 68.63% |
| 2019 | 28.86% | 71.14% |
| 2020 | 30.14% | 69.86% |
| 2021 | 28.80% | 71.20% |
Chemical dependency therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical dependency 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% |
| Chemical Dependency Therapist | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Chemical dependency therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical dependency therapists is White, which makes up 63.2% of all chemical dependency therapists. Comparatively, 15.4% of chemical dependency therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of chemical dependency therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chemical dependency therapist race
| Chemical dependency therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chemical dependency therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical dependency therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical dependency 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 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Chemical dependency therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino chemical dependency therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical dependency therapists have the lowest average salary at $46,934.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,268 |
| White | $49,180 |
| Black or African American | $46,934 |
| Asian | $51,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,769 |
Average chemical dependency therapist age
See how the average age of chemical dependency therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical dependency therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Chemical dependency therapist age breakdown
The average age of chemical dependency therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the chemical dependency therapist population.
Chemical dependency therapist age breakdown
| Chemical Dependency Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Chemical dependency therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical dependency therapists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of chemical dependency therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 42% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 42%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Chemical dependency therapists by degree level
| Chemical dependency therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 42% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Chemical dependency therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,429 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,091 |
Chemical dependency therapist employment statistics
Most chemical dependency therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chemical dependency therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical dependency therapists work.
Chemical dependency therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Chemical dependency therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical dependency therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical dependency therapists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Chemical dependency therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 15% |
Chemical dependency therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical dependency therapists are health care, government and professional.
Chemical dependency therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 67% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Chemical dependency therapist turnover and employment statistics
Chemical dependency therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical dependency therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical dependency therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical dependency 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 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average chemical dependency therapist tenure
The average chemical dependency therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 224 chemical dependency therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical dependency therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Chemical dependency therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical dependency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 102,959 |
| Chemical Dependency Therapist | 12.13% | - |
| Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 81,287 |
| Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 69,156 |
Similar chemical dependency therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 102,959 |
| Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 81,287 |
| Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 69,156 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical dependency therapists
The most common foreign language among chemical dependency therapists is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Chemical dependency therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |