Creative art therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Creative art therapist demographics by:
Creative art therapist gender statistics
81.1% of creative art therapists are women and 18.9% of creative art therapists are men.
- Female, 81.1%
- Male, 18.9%
Creative art therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.1% |
| Male | 18.9% |
Creative art therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,814
Female income
$55,858
Creative art therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creative art therapist positions over time. Currently, 81.1% of creative art therapists are female.
Creative art therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.17% | 75.83% |
| 2011 | 27.88% | 72.12% |
| 2012 | 19.93% | 80.07% |
| 2013 | 17.87% | 82.13% |
| 2014 | 15.35% | 84.65% |
| 2015 | 24.24% | 75.76% |
| 2016 | 16.94% | 83.06% |
| 2017 | 20.71% | 79.29% |
| 2018 | 21.12% | 78.88% |
| 2019 | 16.94% | 83.06% |
| 2020 | 17.13% | 82.87% |
| 2021 | 18.91% | 81.09% |
Creative art therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared creative art 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% |
| Creative Art Therapist | 19% | 81% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Creative art therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creative art therapists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all creative art therapists. Comparatively, 10.2% of creative art therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of creative art 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%
Creative art therapist race
| Creative art 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% |
Creative art therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how creative art therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creative art 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% |
Creative art therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white creative art therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino creative art therapists have the lowest average salary at $52,029.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,669 |
| White | $59,357 |
| Black or African American | $56,698 |
| Asian | $58,618 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,029 |
Creative art therapist age breakdown
The average age of creative art therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the creative art therapist population.
Creative art therapist age breakdown
| Creative Art Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Creative art therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for creative art therapists is master's degree, with 46% of creative art therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 45% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Master's, 46%
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 0%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Creative art therapists by degree level
| Creative art therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Creative art therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, creative art therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,894 annually. With a Associate degree, creative art therapists earn a median annual income of $47,438 compared to $42,091 for creative art therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,091 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,894 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,438 |
Creative art therapist employment statistics
Most creative art therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where creative art therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creative art therapists work.
Creative art therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Creative art therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the creative art therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most creative art therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Creative art therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 10% |
Creative art therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for creative art therapists are health care, non profits and education.
Creative art therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Creative art therapist turnover and employment statistics
Creative art therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creative art therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creative art therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creative art 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 creative art therapist tenure
The average creative art therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 343 creative art therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Creative art therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Creative art therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creative art 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Art Therapist | 9.40% | - |
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar creative art therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by creative art therapists
The most common foreign language among creative art therapists is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.1% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 23.1%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Slovak, 7.7%
- Other, 7.6%
Creative art therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 23.1% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Slovak | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.6% |
