Expressive art therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Expressive art therapist demographics by:
Expressive art therapist gender statistics
91.8% of expressive art therapists are women and 8.2% of expressive art therapists are men.
- Female, 91.8%
- Male, 8.2%
Expressive art therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.8% |
| Male | 8.2% |
Expressive art therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,774
Female income
$56,729
Expressive art therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in expressive art therapist positions over time. Currently, 91.8% of expressive art therapists are female.
Expressive art therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.86% | 89.14% |
| 2011 | 12.87% | 87.13% |
| 2012 | 8.69% | 91.31% |
| 2013 | 7.68% | 92.32% |
| 2014 | 6.48% | 93.52% |
| 2015 | 10.90% | 89.10% |
| 2016 | 7.23% | 92.77% |
| 2017 | 9.07% | 90.93% |
| 2018 | 9.28% | 90.72% |
| 2019 | 7.23% | 92.77% |
| 2020 | 7.32% | 92.68% |
| 2021 | 8.18% | 91.82% |
Expressive art therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared expressive art 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% |
| Expressive Art Therapist | 8% | 92% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Expressive art therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among expressive art therapists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all expressive art therapists. Comparatively, 10.2% of expressive art therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of expressive art 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%
Expressive art therapist race
| Expressive art 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% |
Expressive art therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how expressive art therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Expressive art 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% |
Expressive art therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white expressive art therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino expressive art therapists have the lowest average salary at $52,557.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,711 |
| White | $60,562 |
| Black or African American | $57,648 |
| Asian | $59,751 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,557 |
Expressive art therapist age breakdown
The average age of expressive art therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the expressive art therapist population.
Expressive art therapist age breakdown
| Expressive Art Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Expressive art therapist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 36%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Expressive art therapists by degree level
| Expressive art therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Expressive art therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, expressive art therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,586 annually. With a Associate degree, expressive art therapists earn a median annual income of $47,585 compared to $41,840 for expressive art therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,840 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,586 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,585 |
Expressive art therapist employment statistics
Most expressive art therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where expressive art therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where expressive art therapists work.
Expressive art therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Expressive art therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the expressive art therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most expressive art therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Expressive art therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 10% |
Expressive art therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for expressive art therapists are health care, professional and education.
Expressive art therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 59% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Expressive art therapist turnover and employment statistics
Expressive art therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for expressive art therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expressive art therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Expressive art 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 expressive art therapist tenure
The average expressive art therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 expressive art therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Expressive art therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Expressive art therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of expressive art 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expressive Art Therapist | 9.40% | - |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Physician Liaison | 13.05% | 64,483 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar expressive art therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Physician Liaison | 13.05% | 64,483 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by expressive art therapists
The most common foreign language among expressive art therapists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Thai, 12.5%
Expressive art therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Thai | 12.5% |