Director of physical therapy demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of physical therapy gender statistics
56.5% of directors of physical therapy are women and 43.5% of directors of physical therapy are men.
- Female, 56.5%
- Male, 43.5%
Director of physical therapy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% |
| Male | 43.5% |
Director of physical therapy gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,084
Female income
$85,624
Director of physical therapy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of physical therapy positions over time. Currently, 56.5% of directors of physical therapy are female.
Director of physical therapy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2011 | 34.97% | 65.03% |
| 2012 | 38.71% | 61.29% |
| 2013 | 35.55% | 64.45% |
| 2014 | 36.63% | 63.37% |
| 2015 | 36.37% | 63.63% |
| 2016 | 37.38% | 62.62% |
| 2017 | 40.78% | 59.22% |
| 2018 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2019 | 38.65% | 61.35% |
| 2020 | 42.04% | 57.96% |
| 2021 | 43.47% | 56.53% |
Director of physical therapy related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of physical therapy 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% |
| Director Of Physical Therapy | 43% | 57% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Director of physical therapy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of physical therapy is White, which makes up 72.6% of all directors of physical therapy. Comparatively, 11.3% of directors of physical therapy are Asian and 7.9% of directors of physical therapy are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.6%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Director of physical therapy race
| Director of physical therapy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.6% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Director of physical therapy race and ethnicity over time
See how director of physical therapy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of physical therapy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.97% | 3.88% | 9.39% | 5.99% |
| 2011 | 79.47% | 4.65% | 8.44% | 6.05% |
| 2012 | 76.76% | 5.07% | 10.00% | 6.41% |
| 2013 | 77.31% | 4.11% | 9.89% | 6.53% |
| 2014 | 77.47% | 4.63% | 9.43% | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 77.25% | 4.45% | 9.29% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 77.13% | 4.68% | 9.94% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 78.03% | 3.83% | 9.38% | 7.02% |
| 2018 | 77.11% | 3.74% | 10.41% | 6.80% |
| 2019 | 76.29% | 4.15% | 10.60% | 6.39% |
| 2020 | 74.77% | 4.11% | 10.20% | 7.60% |
| 2021 | 72.58% | 3.98% | 11.25% | 7.92% |
Director of physical therapy wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directors of physical therapy have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of physical therapy have the lowest average salary at $88,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,074 |
| White | $92,951 |
| Black or African American | $88,316 |
| Asian | $102,482 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,172 |
Average director of physical therapy age
See how the average age of directors of physical therapy varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Director of physical therapy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | 40 |
| White | 40 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 | 39 |
Director of physical therapy age breakdown
The average age of directors of physical therapy is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the director of physical therapy population.
Director of physical therapy age breakdown
| Director Of Physical Therapy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Director of physical therapy educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of physical therapy is bachelor's degree, with 60% of directors of physical therapy earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Directors of physical therapy by degree level
| Director of physical therapy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Director of physical therapy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of physical therapy with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $123,667 annually. With a Doctorate degree, directors of physical therapy earn a median annual income of $117,871 compared to $111,192 for directors of physical therapy with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $123,667 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $111,192 |
| Doctorate Degree | $117,871 |
Director of physical therapy employment statistics
Most directors of physical therapy work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where directors of physical therapy work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of physical therapy work.
Director of physical therapy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Director of physical therapy jobs by company type
Employees with the director of physical therapy job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of physical therapy prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Director of physical therapy jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 4% |
Director of physical therapy jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of physical therapy are health care, non profits and professional.
Director of physical therapy industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Director of physical therapy turnover and employment statistics
Director of physical therapy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of physical therapy between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of physical therapy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of physical therapy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 1.49% |
Average director of physical therapy tenure
The average director of physical therapy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,070 directors of physical therapy resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of physical therapy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Director of physical therapy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of physical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Director Of Physical Therapy | 11.89% | - |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Pulmonologist/Intensivist | 13.05% | 438 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar director of physical therapy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Pulmonologist/Intensivist | 13.05% | 438 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of physical therapy
The most common foreign language among directors of physical therapy is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 13.2% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- Hindi, 13.2%
- Russian, 10.5%
- Gujarati, 7.9%
- Swedish, 5.3%
- Other, 10.5%
Director of physical therapy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| Hindi | 13.2% |
| Russian | 10.5% |
| Gujarati | 7.9% |
| Swedish | 5.3% |
| Other | 10.5% |
