Child psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Child psychologist gender statistics
70.5% of child psychologists are women and 29.5% of child psychologists are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Child psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Child psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,790
Female income
$77,429
Child psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child psychologist positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of child psychologists are female.
Child psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.95% | 54.05% |
| 2011 | 43.86% | 56.14% |
| 2012 | 40.75% | 59.25% |
| 2013 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2014 | 41.03% | 58.97% |
| 2015 | 39.20% | 60.80% |
| 2016 | 38.38% | 61.62% |
| 2017 | 37.64% | 62.36% |
| 2018 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2019 | 23.82% | 76.18% |
| 2020 | 29.02% | 70.98% |
| 2021 | 29.47% | 70.53% |
Child psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared child psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Child Psychologist | 29% | 71% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Child psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child psychologists is White, which makes up 76.4% of all child psychologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of child psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of child psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Child psychologist race
| Child psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Child psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how child psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 83.07% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 83.71% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.77% | 3.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 6.18% | 3.34% | 10.44% |
Child psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian child psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown child psychologists have the lowest average salary at $75,852.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,852 |
| White | $76,338 |
| Black or African American | $77,112 |
| Asian | $86,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,738 |
Average child psychologist age
See how the average age of child psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 39 |
Child psychologist age breakdown
The average age of child psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the child psychologist population.
Child psychologist age breakdown
| Child Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Child psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for child psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of child psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 21%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Child psychologists by degree level
| Child psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 21% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Child psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,302 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,452 |
Child psychologist employment statistics
Most child psychologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where child psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child psychologists work.
Child psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Child psychologist jobs by company type
Employees with the child psychologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child psychologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Child psychologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 17% |
Child psychologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for child psychologists are health care, non profits and professional.
Child psychologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 28% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
Child psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Child psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 0.58% |
Average child psychologist tenure
The average child psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 child psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Child psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Child psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child psychologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Economist | 7.51% | 16,568 |
| Egyptologist | 10.82% | 36 |
| Child Psychologist | 11.87% | - |
| Associate Planner | 13.00% | 13,791 |
| Criminal Psychologist | 19.82% | 11,516 |
Similar child psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Economist | 7.51% | 16,568 |
| Egyptologist | 10.82% | 36 |
| Associate Planner | 13.00% | 13,791 |
| Criminal Psychologist | 19.82% | 11,516 |
Foreign languages spoken by child psychologists
The most common foreign language among child psychologists is Russian at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 35.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Russian, 35.7%
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Lithuanian, 7.1%
- Armenian, 7.1%
- Other, 7.3%
Child psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 35.7% |
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Lithuanian | 7.1% |
| Armenian | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% |