Child and adolescent therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Child and adolescent therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates child and adolescent therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our child and adolescent therapist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about child and adolescent therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 112,914 child and adolescent therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 79.1% of all child and adolescent therapists are women, while 20.9% are men.
- The average child and adolescent therapist age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of child and adolescent therapists is White (74.2%), followed by Black or African American (7.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) and Unknown (6.2%).
- Child and adolescent therapists are most in-demand in San Diego, CA.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for child and adolescent therapists.
- 15% of all child and adolescent therapists are LGBT.
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Child and adolescent therapist demographics by:
Child and adolescent therapist gender statistics
79.1% of child and adolescent therapists are women and 20.9% of child and adolescent therapists are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Child and adolescent therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Child and adolescent therapist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.05 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,319
Female income
$49,698
Child and adolescent therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared child and adolescent 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% |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 21% | 79% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Child and adolescent therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child and adolescent therapists is White, which makes up 74.2% of all child and adolescent therapists. Comparatively, 7.9% of child and adolescent therapists are Black or African American and 7.9% of child and adolescent therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Child and adolescent therapist race
| Child and adolescent therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Child and adolescent therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american child and adolescent therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White child and adolescent therapists have the lowest average salary at $40,413.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,162 |
| White | $40,413 |
| Black or African American | $52,683 |
| Asian | $48,700 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,662 |
Average child and adolescent therapist age
See how the average age of child and adolescent therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child and adolescent therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Child and adolescent therapist age breakdown
The average age of child and adolescent therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the child and adolescent therapist population.
Child and adolescent therapist age breakdown
| Child And Adolescent Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Child and adolescent therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for child and adolescent therapists is master's degree, with 48% of child and adolescent therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 46% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Master's, 48%
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Child and adolescent therapists by degree level
| Child and adolescent therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Child and adolescent therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,995 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,273 |
Child and adolescent therapist employment statistics
Most child and adolescent therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where child and adolescent therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child and adolescent therapists work.
Child and adolescent therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Child and adolescent therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the child and adolescent therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child and adolescent therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Child and adolescent therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 7% |
Child and adolescent therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for child and adolescent therapists are health care, non profits and professional.
Child and adolescent therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 57% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Child and adolescent therapist turnover and employment statistics
Average child and adolescent therapist tenure
The average child and adolescent therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,763 child and adolescent therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Child and adolescent therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Child and adolescent therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child and adolescent 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| College Counselor | 10.75% | 31,187 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Case Management Supervisor | 11.48% | 143,820 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | - |
Similar child and adolescent therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| College Counselor | 10.75% | 31,187 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Case Management Supervisor | 11.48% | 143,820 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
Foreign languages spoken by child and adolescent therapists
The most common foreign language among child and adolescent therapists is Spanish at 58.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 58.5%
- French, 4.6%
- Mandarin, 4.6%
- Hindi, 4.6%
- Urdu, 3.1%
- Other, 24.6%
Child and adolescent therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.5% |
| French | 4.6% |
| Mandarin | 4.6% |
| Hindi | 4.6% |
| Urdu | 3.1% |
| Other | 24.6% |
