Geriatric physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Geriatric physical therapist demographics by:
Geriatric physical therapist gender statistics
78.6% of geriatric physical therapists are women and 21.4% of geriatric physical therapists are men.
- Female, 78.6%
- Male, 21.4%
Geriatric physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.6% |
| Male | 21.4% |
Geriatric physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,708
Female income
$57,213
Geriatric physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geriatric physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 78.6% of geriatric physical therapists are female.
Geriatric physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.55% | 81.45% |
| 2011 | 16.02% | 83.98% |
| 2012 | 18.30% | 81.70% |
| 2013 | 16.36% | 83.64% |
| 2014 | 17.01% | 82.99% |
| 2015 | 16.86% | 83.14% |
| 2016 | 17.47% | 82.53% |
| 2017 | 19.63% | 80.37% |
| 2018 | 17.49% | 82.51% |
| 2019 | 18.27% | 81.73% |
| 2020 | 20.46% | 79.54% |
| 2021 | 21.43% | 78.57% |
Geriatric physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared geriatric physical 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% |
| Geriatric Physical Therapist | 21% | 79% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Geriatric physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geriatric physical therapists is White, which makes up 71.2% of all geriatric physical therapists. Comparatively, 12.9% of geriatric physical therapists are Asian and 7.8% of geriatric physical therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.2%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Geriatric physical therapist race
| Geriatric physical therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Geriatric physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how geriatric physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geriatric physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.61% | 3.80% | 10.99% | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 78.11% | 4.56% | 10.04% | 5.92% |
| 2012 | 75.40% | 4.98% | 11.61% | 6.27% |
| 2013 | 75.95% | 4.02% | 11.49% | 6.39% |
| 2014 | 76.11% | 4.55% | 11.03% | 6.23% |
| 2015 | 75.89% | 4.36% | 10.89% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 75.77% | 4.60% | 11.55% | 6.48% |
| 2017 | 76.67% | 3.74% | 10.99% | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 75.75% | 3.65% | 12.02% | 6.66% |
| 2019 | 74.93% | 4.07% | 12.21% | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 73.41% | 4.02% | 11.80% | 7.46% |
| 2021 | 71.22% | 3.90% | 12.85% | 7.78% |
Geriatric physical therapist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,648 |
| White | $61,110 |
| Black or African American | $58,652 |
| Asian | $66,092 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,280 |
Average geriatric physical therapist age
See how the average age of geriatric physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geriatric physical 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 |
Geriatric physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of geriatric physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the geriatric physical therapist population.
Geriatric physical therapist age breakdown
| Geriatric Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Geriatric physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for geriatric physical therapists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of geriatric physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 39% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 39%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 3%
Geriatric physical therapists by degree level
| Geriatric physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 39% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Geriatric physical therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,852 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,564 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,947 |
Geriatric physical therapist employment statistics
Company size where geriatric physical therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geriatric physical therapists work.
Geriatric physical therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Geriatric physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Geriatric physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geriatric physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geriatric physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geriatric physical 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 geriatric physical therapist tenure
The average geriatric physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 geriatric physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Geriatric physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Geriatric physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geriatric physical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Geriatric Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar geriatric physical therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by geriatric physical therapists
- French, 100.0%
Geriatric physical therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |