Clinical massage therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical massage therapist demographics by:
Clinical massage therapist gender statistics
72.2% of clinical massage therapists are women and 27.8% of clinical massage therapists are men.
- Female, 72.2%
- Male, 27.8%
Clinical massage therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.2% |
| Male | 27.8% |
Clinical massage therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,780
Female income
$45,543
Clinical massage therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical massage therapist positions over time. Currently, 72.2% of clinical massage therapists are female.
Clinical massage therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.94% | 75.06% |
| 2011 | 21.82% | 78.18% |
| 2012 | 20.37% | 79.63% |
| 2013 | 24.88% | 75.12% |
| 2014 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2015 | 24.34% | 75.66% |
| 2016 | 24.38% | 75.62% |
| 2017 | 22.77% | 77.23% |
| 2018 | 24.40% | 75.60% |
| 2019 | 23.79% | 76.21% |
| 2020 | 28.81% | 71.19% |
| 2021 | 27.83% | 72.17% |
Clinical massage therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical massage therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 28% | 72% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Clinical massage therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical massage therapists is White, which makes up 61.1% of all clinical massage therapists. Comparatively, 16.4% of clinical massage therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of clinical massage therapists are Asian.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Clinical massage therapist race
| Clinical massage therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Clinical massage therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical massage therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical massage therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.33% | 3.84% | 5.76% | 13.34% |
| 2011 | 72.01% | 5.08% | 5.59% | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 70.69% | 5.32% | 5.81% | 15.23% |
| 2013 | 71.13% | 5.32% | 5.91% | 14.44% |
| 2014 | 68.73% | 5.10% | 7.22% | 15.31% |
| 2015 | 68.78% | 5.74% | 7.53% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 66.68% | 6.25% | 7.60% | 15.74% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 5.89% | 9.68% | 15.56% |
| 2018 | 68.50% | 4.78% | 9.20% | 15.03% |
| 2019 | 66.21% | 5.63% | 9.38% | 15.62% |
| 2020 | 62.28% | 5.29% | 9.79% | 16.81% |
| 2021 | 61.09% | 5.94% | 11.06% | 16.36% |
Clinical massage therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white clinical massage therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian clinical massage therapists have the lowest average salary at $45,340.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,737 |
| White | $54,421 |
| Black or African American | $49,536 |
| Asian | $45,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,409 |
Average clinical massage therapist age
See how the average age of clinical massage therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical massage therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 42 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 33 |
Clinical massage therapist age breakdown
The average age of clinical massage therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the clinical massage therapist population.
Clinical massage therapist age breakdown
| Clinical Massage Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Clinical massage therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical massage therapists is bachelor's degree, with 28% of clinical massage therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 19%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Clinical massage therapists by degree level
| Clinical massage therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Clinical massage therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clinical massage therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,805 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, clinical massage therapists earn a median annual income of $51,217 compared to $51,172 for clinical massage therapists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,217 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,805 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,172 |
Clinical massage therapist employment statistics
Most clinical massage therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical massage therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical massage therapists work.
Clinical massage therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Clinical massage therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical massage therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical massage therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Clinical massage therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Clinical massage therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical massage therapists are health care, education and professional.
Clinical massage therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 43% |
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Clinical massage therapist turnover and employment statistics
Clinical massage therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical massage therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical massage therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical massage therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.08% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 3.57% |
| 2013 | 3.37% |
| 2014 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 8.03% |
| 2021 | 8.21% |
Average clinical massage therapist tenure
The average clinical massage therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 284 clinical massage therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical massage therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Clinical massage therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical massage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 69,835 |
| Lead Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 163,228 |
| Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 11,707 |
| Medical Record Transcriber | 8.65% | 44,692 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | - |
Similar clinical massage therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 69,835 |
| Lead Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 163,228 |
| Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 11,707 |
| Medical Record Transcriber | 8.65% | 44,692 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical massage therapists
The most common foreign language among clinical massage therapists is Swedish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 11.4% and Thai is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Swedish, 71.4%
- Spanish, 11.4%
- Thai, 8.6%
- German, 5.7%
- Russian, 2.9%
Clinical massage therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 71.4% |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| Thai | 8.6% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Russian | 2.9% |
