Educational therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Educational therapist gender statistics
76.9% of educational therapists are women and 23.1% of educational therapists are men.
- Female, 76.9%
- Male, 23.1%
Educational therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.9% |
| Male | 23.1% |
Educational therapist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,094
Female income
$51,450
Educational therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in educational therapist positions over time. Currently, 76.9% of educational therapists are female.
Educational therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.93% | 75.07% |
| 2011 | 24.97% | 75.03% |
| 2012 | 21.94% | 78.06% |
| 2013 | 23.48% | 76.52% |
| 2014 | 25.05% | 74.95% |
| 2015 | 23.01% | 76.99% |
| 2016 | 22.81% | 77.19% |
| 2017 | 24.01% | 75.99% |
| 2018 | 23.16% | 76.84% |
| 2019 | 24.31% | 75.69% |
| 2020 | 21.09% | 78.91% |
| 2021 | 23.10% | 76.90% |
Educational therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared educational 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% |
| Educational Therapist | 23% | 77% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Educational therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among educational therapists is White, which makes up 60.9% of all educational therapists. Comparatively, 16.3% of educational therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of educational therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Educational therapist race
| Educational therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Educational therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how educational therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Educational therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.97% | 10.74% | 4.54% | 11.15% |
| 2011 | 68.90% | 11.54% | 4.34% | 12.43% |
| 2012 | 68.97% | 11.47% | 3.99% | 12.28% |
| 2013 | 66.75% | 12.75% | 6.64% | 11.57% |
| 2014 | 67.83% | 12.01% | 5.58% | 11.59% |
| 2015 | 66.77% | 10.88% | 5.66% | 13.39% |
| 2016 | 68.17% | 11.23% | 4.63% | 13.34% |
| 2017 | 66.66% | 10.33% | 5.71% | 14.27% |
| 2018 | 65.89% | 11.68% | 5.77% | 14.17% |
| 2019 | 64.43% | 12.51% | 5.44% | 14.39% |
| 2020 | 64.00% | 10.32% | 4.64% | 15.76% |
| 2021 | 60.93% | 12.02% | 5.28% | 16.35% |
Educational therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian educational therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american educational therapists have the lowest average salary at $47,081.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,302 |
| White | $47,977 |
| Black or African American | $47,081 |
| Asian | $56,452 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,177 |
Average educational therapist age
See how the average age of educational therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Educational 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 |
Educational therapist age breakdown
The average age of educational therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the educational therapist population.
Educational therapist age breakdown
| Educational Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Educational therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for educational therapists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of educational therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Educational therapists by degree level
| Educational therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Educational therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, educational therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,088 annually. With a Master's degree, educational therapists earn a median annual income of $56,769 compared to $51,679 for educational therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,769 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,679 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,088 |
Educational therapist employment statistics
Most educational therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where educational therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where educational therapists work.
Educational therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Educational therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the educational therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most educational therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Educational therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 8% |
Educational therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for educational therapists are health care, education and government.
Educational therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 36% |
| Education | 30% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Educational therapist turnover and employment statistics
Educational therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for educational therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Educational therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Educational 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 educational therapist tenure
The average educational therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 442 educational therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Educational therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Educational therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of educational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech/Language Therapist | 5.69% | 45,699 |
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | - |
| Family Practice Doctor | 13.05% | 32,979 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar educational therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech/Language Therapist | 5.69% | 45,699 |
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Family Practice Doctor | 13.05% | 32,979 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by educational therapists
The most common foreign language among educational therapists is Spanish at 60.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 60.9%
- French, 13.0%
- Japanese, 8.7%
- Russian, 8.7%
- Hebrew, 4.3%
- Other, 4.4%
Educational therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.9% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Japanese | 8.7% |
| Russian | 8.7% |
| Hebrew | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.4% |