Developmental therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Developmental therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates developmental therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our developmental 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 developmental therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,821 developmental therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 83.4% of all developmental therapists are women, while 16.6% are men.
- The average developmental therapist age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of developmental therapists is White (64.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.5%), Black or African American (7.9%) and Asian (5.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 103% of what men earned.
- 13% of all developmental therapists are LGBT.
- Developmental therapists are 75% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Developmental therapist gender statistics
83.4% of developmental therapists are women and 16.6% of developmental therapists are men.
- Female, 83.4%
- Male, 16.6%
Developmental therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.4% |
| Male | 16.6% |
Developmental therapist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,582
Female income
$36,531
Developmental therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in developmental therapist positions over time. Currently, 83.4% of developmental therapists are female.
Developmental therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.04% | 81.96% |
| 2011 | 18.07% | 81.93% |
| 2012 | 15.71% | 84.29% |
| 2013 | 16.90% | 83.10% |
| 2014 | 18.14% | 81.86% |
| 2015 | 16.53% | 83.47% |
| 2016 | 16.38% | 83.62% |
| 2017 | 17.32% | 82.68% |
| 2018 | 16.65% | 83.35% |
| 2019 | 17.55% | 82.45% |
| 2020 | 15.05% | 84.95% |
| 2021 | 16.60% | 83.40% |
Developmental therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared developmental 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% |
| Developmental Therapist | 17% | 83% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Developmental therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among developmental therapists is White, which makes up 64.6% of all developmental therapists. Comparatively, 16.5% of developmental therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of developmental therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Developmental therapist race
| Developmental therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Developmental therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how developmental therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Developmental therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.68% | 6.65% | 4.67% | 11.35% |
| 2011 | 72.60% | 7.46% | 4.47% | 12.63% |
| 2012 | 72.68% | 7.39% | 4.12% | 12.48% |
| 2013 | 70.46% | 8.67% | 6.77% | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 71.54% | 7.93% | 5.71% | 11.79% |
| 2015 | 70.47% | 6.79% | 5.79% | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 71.88% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 13.54% |
| 2017 | 70.37% | 6.24% | 5.84% | 14.47% |
| 2018 | 69.60% | 7.60% | 5.90% | 14.37% |
| 2019 | 68.14% | 8.42% | 5.57% | 14.59% |
| 2020 | 67.71% | 6.23% | 4.77% | 15.96% |
| 2021 | 64.64% | 7.93% | 5.41% | 16.55% |
Developmental therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian developmental therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american developmental therapists have the lowest average salary at $33,475.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,728 |
| White | $34,102 |
| Black or African American | $33,475 |
| Asian | $40,023 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,941 |
Average developmental therapist age
See how the average age of developmental therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Developmental therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33.5 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 32 |
Developmental therapist age breakdown
The average age of developmental therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the developmental therapist population.
Developmental therapist age breakdown
| Developmental Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Developmental therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for developmental therapists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of developmental therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Developmental therapists by degree level
| Developmental therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Developmental therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, developmental therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $43,257 annually. With a Master's degree, developmental therapists earn a median annual income of $40,244 compared to $36,690 for developmental therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,244 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,690 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,257 |
Developmental therapist employment statistics
Most developmental therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where developmental therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where developmental therapists work.
Developmental therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Developmental therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the developmental therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most developmental therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Developmental therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 3% |
Developmental therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for developmental therapists are health care, professional and non profits.
Developmental therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 30% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Education | 13% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Developmental therapist turnover and employment statistics
Developmental therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for developmental therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Developmental therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Developmental therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 3.56% |
| 2012 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 2.79% |
| 2014 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average developmental therapist tenure
The average developmental therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 933 developmental therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Developmental therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Developmental therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of developmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Clinician | 5.69% | 39,709 |
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | - |
| Board Certified Family Physician | 13.05% | 81,091 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar developmental therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Clinician | 5.69% | 39,709 |
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Board Certified Family Physician | 13.05% | 81,091 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by developmental therapists
The most common foreign language among developmental therapists is Spanish at 69.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.3% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 69.6%
- German, 4.3%
- Romanian, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Cheyenne, 4.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Developmental therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.6% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Romanian | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Cheyenne | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |