Expressive therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Expressive therapist gender statistics
85.4% of expressive therapists are women and 14.6% of expressive therapists are men.
- Female, 85.4%
- Male, 14.6%
Expressive therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.4% |
| Male | 14.6% |
Expressive therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,209
Female income
$44,660
Expressive therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in expressive therapist positions over time. Currently, 85.4% of expressive therapists are female.
Expressive therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.45% | 87.55% |
| 2011 | 10.65% | 89.35% |
| 2012 | 12.27% | 87.73% |
| 2013 | 10.89% | 89.11% |
| 2014 | 11.35% | 88.65% |
| 2015 | 11.24% | 88.76% |
| 2016 | 11.68% | 88.32% |
| 2017 | 13.24% | 86.76% |
| 2018 | 11.70% | 88.30% |
| 2019 | 12.25% | 87.75% |
| 2020 | 13.85% | 86.15% |
| 2021 | 14.56% | 85.44% |
Expressive therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared expressive 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 Therapist | 15% | 85% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Expressive therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among expressive therapists is White, which makes up 73.0% of all expressive therapists. Comparatively, 11.4% of expressive therapists are Asian and 7.6% of expressive therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.0%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Expressive therapist race
| Expressive therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.0% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Expressive therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how expressive therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Expressive therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.38% | 3.70% | 9.50% | 5.68% |
| 2011 | 79.88% | 4.46% | 8.55% | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 77.17% | 4.88% | 10.12% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 77.72% | 3.92% | 10.00% | 6.23% |
| 2014 | 77.88% | 4.45% | 9.55% | 6.07% |
| 2015 | 77.67% | 4.26% | 9.40% | 6.13% |
| 2016 | 77.54% | 4.50% | 10.06% | 6.31% |
| 2017 | 78.44% | 3.64% | 9.50% | 6.72% |
| 2018 | 77.52% | 3.55% | 10.53% | 6.50% |
| 2019 | 76.70% | 3.97% | 10.72% | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 75.18% | 3.92% | 10.31% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 72.99% | 3.80% | 11.37% | 7.62% |
Expressive therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian expressive therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american expressive therapists have the lowest average salary at $45,482.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,612 |
| White | $46,873 |
| Black or African American | $45,482 |
| Asian | $49,647 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,529 |
Average expressive therapist age
See how the average age of expressive therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Expressive therapist 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 |
Expressive therapist age breakdown
The average age of expressive therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the expressive therapist population.
Expressive therapist age breakdown
| Expressive Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Expressive therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for expressive therapists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of expressive therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 42% and master's degree degree at 1%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 42%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Associate, 1%
Expressive therapists by degree level
| Expressive therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 42% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Associate | 1% |
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Expressive therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, expressive therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,458 annually. With a Doctorate degree, expressive therapists earn a median annual income of $53,912 compared to $52,091 for expressive therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,458 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,091 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,912 |
Expressive therapist employment statistics
Company size where expressive therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where expressive therapists work.
Expressive therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Expressive therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the expressive therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most expressive therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Expressive therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 5% |
Expressive therapist turnover and employment statistics
Expressive therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for expressive therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expressive therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Expressive therapist 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 expressive therapist tenure
The average expressive therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 expressive therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Expressive therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Expressive therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of expressive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Expressive Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Medical Doctor | 13.05% | 60,642 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar expressive therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Medical Doctor | 13.05% | 60,642 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by expressive therapists
The most common foreign language among expressive therapists is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- French, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Hebrew, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Expressive therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Hebrew | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |