Dance therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Dance therapist gender statistics
92.9% of dance therapists are women and 7.1% of dance therapists are men.
- Female, 92.9%
- Male, 7.1%
Dance therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.9% |
| Male | 7.1% |
Dance therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,199
Female income
$56,212
Dance therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dance therapist positions over time. Currently, 92.9% of dance therapists are female.
Dance therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.52% | 90.48% |
| 2011 | 11.31% | 88.69% |
| 2012 | 7.59% | 92.41% |
| 2013 | 6.70% | 93.30% |
| 2014 | 5.65% | 94.35% |
| 2015 | 9.55% | 90.45% |
| 2016 | 6.31% | 93.69% |
| 2017 | 7.93% | 92.07% |
| 2018 | 8.12% | 91.88% |
| 2019 | 6.31% | 93.69% |
| 2020 | 6.39% | 93.61% |
| 2021 | 7.14% | 92.86% |
Dance therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared dance 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% |
| Dance Therapist | 7% | 93% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Dance therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dance therapists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all dance therapists. Comparatively, 10.2% of dance therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of dance 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%
Dance therapist race
| Dance 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% |
Dance therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how dance therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dance 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% |
Dance therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white dance therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dance therapists have the lowest average salary at $52,263.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,083 |
| White | $59,828 |
| Black or African American | $57,080 |
| Asian | $59,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,263 |
Dance therapist age breakdown
The average age of dance therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the dance therapist population.
Dance therapist age breakdown
| Dance Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Dance therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for dance therapists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of dance therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 26%
- Diploma, 4%
Dance therapists by degree level
| Dance therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Dance therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dance therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,186 annually. With a Associate degree, dance therapists earn a median annual income of $47,539 compared to $42,050 for dance therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,050 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,186 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,539 |
Dance therapist turnover and employment statistics
Dance therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dance therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dance therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dance 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 dance therapist tenure
The average dance therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 dance therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Dance therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Dance therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Therapist | 9.40% | - |
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar dance therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by dance therapists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dance therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |