Family psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Family psychologist gender statistics
33.3% of family psychologists are women and 66.7% of family psychologists are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Family psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Family psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,717
Female income
$81,192
Family psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family psychologist positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of family psychologists are female.
Family psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.27% | 19.73% |
| 2011 | 78.90% | 21.10% |
| 2012 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2013 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2014 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2015 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2017 | 74.28% | 25.72% |
| 2018 | 68.14% | 31.86% |
| 2019 | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 2020 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Family psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared family psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Family Psychologist | 67% | 33% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Family psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family psychologists is White, which makes up 76.4% of all family psychologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of family psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of family psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Family psychologist race
| Family psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Family psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how family psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 83.07% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 83.71% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.77% | 3.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 6.18% | 3.34% | 10.44% |
Family psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian family psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown family psychologists have the lowest average salary at $79,507.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,507 |
| White | $80,027 |
| Black or African American | $80,853 |
| Asian | $90,892 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,942 |
Average family psychologist age
See how the average age of family psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Family psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 39 |
Family psychologist age breakdown
The average age of family psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the family psychologist population.
Family psychologist age breakdown
| Family Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Family psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for family psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of family psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 15% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Family psychologists by degree level
| Family psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Family psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,334 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,849 |
Family psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Family psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 0.58% |
Average family psychologist tenure
The average family psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 family psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Family psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Family psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family psychologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Economist | 7.51% | 26,924 |
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Family Psychologist | 11.87% | - |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
| Adult Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 1,525 |
Similar family psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Social Economist | 7.51% | 26,924 |
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
| Adult Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 1,525 |
Foreign languages spoken by family psychologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Family psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |