Family therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Family therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates family therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our family therapist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about family therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 136,320 family therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 74.2% of all family therapists are women, while 25.8% are men.
- The average family therapist age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of family therapists is White (68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), Black or African American (7.0%) and Unknown (5.5%).
- Family therapists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for family therapists.
- Rochester, NY pays an annual average wage of $65,152, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women family therapists earned 98% of what men earned.
- 6% of all family therapists are LGBT.
- New York is the best state for family therapists to live.
- Family therapists are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Family therapist demographics by:
Family therapist gender statistics
74.2% of family therapists are women and 25.8% of family therapists are men.
- Female, 74.2%
- Male, 25.8%
Family therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.2% |
| Male | 25.8% |
Family therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,117
Female income
$49,323
Family therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family therapist positions over time. Currently, 74.2% of family therapists are female.
Family therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.66% | 64.34% |
| 2011 | 33.98% | 66.02% |
| 2012 | 33.77% | 66.23% |
| 2013 | 33.52% | 66.48% |
| 2014 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
| 2015 | 32.58% | 67.42% |
| 2016 | 31.41% | 68.59% |
| 2017 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2018 | 31.79% | 68.21% |
| 2019 | 21.68% | 78.32% |
| 2020 | 28.95% | 71.05% |
| 2021 | 25.81% | 74.19% |
Family therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared family therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Family Therapist | 26% | 74% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Family therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family therapists is White, which makes up 68.5% of all family therapists. Comparatively, 13.9% of family therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of family therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Family therapist race
| Family therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Family therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how family therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 76.40% | 10.25% | 3.11% | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 76.56% | 7.66% | 2.39% | 10.77% |
| 2020 | 71.95% | 7.01% | 3.66% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 68.51% | 6.97% | 4.57% | 13.94% |
Family therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino family therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american family therapists have the lowest average salary at $48,128.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,349 |
| White | $50,771 |
| Black or African American | $48,128 |
| Asian | $50,119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,274 |
Average family therapist age
See how the average age of family therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Family therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 |
Family therapist age breakdown
The average age of family therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the family therapist population.
Family therapist age breakdown
| Family Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Family therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for family therapists is bachelor's degree, with 47% of family therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 47% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 47%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Family therapists by degree level
| Family therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 47% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Family therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,617 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,940 |
Family therapist employment statistics
Most family therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where family therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family therapists work.
Family therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Family therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the family therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family therapists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Family therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 15% |
Family therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for family therapists are health care, non profits and professional.
Family therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Government | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Family therapist turnover and employment statistics
Family therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 1.88% |
Average family therapist tenure
The average family therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,215 family therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Family therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Family therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Therapist | 6.02% | - |
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Personal Advocate | 11.48% | 70,768 |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Similar family therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Personal Advocate | 11.48% | 70,768 |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Foreign languages spoken by family therapists
The most common foreign language among family therapists is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.2% and German is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- French, 7.2%
- German, 3.1%
- Russian, 2.6%
- Hebrew, 2.1%
- Other, 12.3%
Family therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| French | 7.2% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Russian | 2.6% |
| Hebrew | 2.1% |
| Other | 12.3% |
