Director of occupational therapy demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of occupational therapy gender statistics
74.5% of directors of occupational therapy are women and 25.5% of directors of occupational therapy are men.
- Female, 74.5%
- Male, 25.5%
Director of occupational therapy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.5% |
| Male | 25.5% |
Director of occupational therapy gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,202
Female income
$85,928
Director of occupational therapy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of occupational therapy positions over time. Currently, 74.5% of directors of occupational therapy are female.
Director of occupational therapy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.11% | 70.89% |
| 2011 | 27.55% | 72.45% |
| 2012 | 28.80% | 71.20% |
| 2013 | 28.28% | 71.72% |
| 2014 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2015 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2016 | 27.07% | 72.93% |
| 2017 | 26.91% | 73.09% |
| 2018 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
| 2019 | 25.93% | 74.07% |
| 2020 | 24.83% | 75.17% |
| 2021 | 25.54% | 74.46% |
Director of occupational therapy related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of occupational therapy with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Director Of Occupational Therapy | 26% | 74% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Director of occupational therapy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of occupational therapy is White, which makes up 61.5% of all directors of occupational therapy. Comparatively, 14.1% of directors of occupational therapy are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of directors of occupational therapy are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Director of occupational therapy race
| Director of occupational therapy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Director of occupational therapy race and ethnicity over time
See how director of occupational therapy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of occupational therapy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.77% | 11.13% | 6.42% | 9.86% |
| 2011 | 71.04% | 10.86% | 5.92% | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 68.69% | 11.25% | 6.31% | 10.81% |
| 2013 | 69.41% | 11.66% | 6.68% | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 68.44% | 11.93% | 6.69% | 10.80% |
| 2015 | 67.94% | 11.53% | 6.90% | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 67.58% | 11.00% | 6.93% | 11.98% |
| 2017 | 68.07% | 10.41% | 6.84% | 12.16% |
| 2018 | 66.12% | 11.36% | 7.23% | 12.71% |
| 2019 | 68.18% | 10.27% | 6.80% | 12.23% |
| 2020 | 65.37% | 10.46% | 6.73% | 12.71% |
| 2021 | 61.54% | 11.54% | 7.86% | 14.10% |
Director of occupational therapy wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directors of occupational therapy have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of occupational therapy have the lowest average salary at $89,947.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,881 |
| White | $94,366 |
| Black or African American | $89,947 |
| Asian | $99,226 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,883 |
Average director of occupational therapy age
See how the average age of directors of occupational therapy varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Director of occupational therapy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Director of occupational therapy age breakdown
The average age of directors of occupational therapy is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the director of occupational therapy population.
Director of occupational therapy age breakdown
| Director Of Occupational Therapy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Director of occupational therapy educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of occupational therapy is bachelor's degree, with 73% of directors of occupational therapy earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Directors of occupational therapy by degree level
| Director of occupational therapy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Director of occupational therapy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of occupational therapy with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $129,512 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of occupational therapy earn a median annual income of $108,158 compared to $94,073 for directors of occupational therapy with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,158 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,073 |
| Doctorate Degree | $129,512 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,084 |
Director of occupational therapy employment statistics
Most directors of occupational therapy work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where directors of occupational therapy work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of occupational therapy work.
Director of occupational therapy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Director of occupational therapy jobs by company type
Employees with the director of occupational therapy job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of occupational therapy prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Director of occupational therapy jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 4% |
Director of occupational therapy jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of occupational therapy are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Director of occupational therapy industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 60% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Director of occupational therapy turnover and employment statistics
Director of occupational therapy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of occupational therapy between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of occupational therapy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of occupational therapy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average director of occupational therapy tenure
The average director of occupational therapy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 320 directors of occupational therapy resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of occupational therapy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Director of occupational therapy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of occupational therapy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Director Of Occupational Therapy | 11.66% | - |
| Welfare Officer | 14.16% | 56,106 |
| Student Affairs Vice President | 16.20% | 42,150 |
Similar director of occupational therapy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Welfare Officer | 14.16% | 56,106 |
| Student Affairs Vice President | 16.20% | 42,150 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of occupational therapy
- Spanish, 100.0%
Director of occupational therapy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
