Group therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Group therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates group therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our group 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 group therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 84,683 group therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 72.4% of all group therapists are women, while 27.6% are men.
- The average group therapist age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of group therapists is White (68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), Black or African American (7.0%) and Unknown (5.5%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 6% of all group therapists are LGBT.
- Group therapists are 72% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Group therapist demographics by:
Group therapist gender statistics
72.4% of group therapists are women and 27.6% of group therapists are men.
- Female, 72.4%
- Male, 27.6%
Group therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.4% |
| Male | 27.6% |
Group therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,921
Female income
$56,754
Group therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in group therapist positions over time. Currently, 72.4% of group therapists are female.
Group therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2011 | 36.05% | 63.95% |
| 2012 | 35.83% | 64.17% |
| 2013 | 35.58% | 64.42% |
| 2014 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2015 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2016 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2017 | 32.62% | 67.38% |
| 2018 | 33.79% | 66.21% |
| 2019 | 23.26% | 76.74% |
| 2020 | 30.85% | 69.15% |
| 2021 | 27.59% | 72.41% |
Group therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared group 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% |
| Group Therapist | 28% | 72% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Group therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among group therapists is White, which makes up 68.5% of all group therapists. Comparatively, 13.9% of group therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of group 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%
Group therapist race
| Group 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% |
Group therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how group therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Group 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% |
Group therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino group therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american group therapists have the lowest average salary at $55,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,264 |
| White | $58,888 |
| Black or African American | $55,007 |
| Asian | $57,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,633 |
Average group therapist age
See how the average age of group therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Group 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 |
Group therapist age breakdown
The average age of group therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the group therapist population.
Group therapist age breakdown
| Group Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Group therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for group therapists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of group therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 45% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 45%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Group therapists by degree level
| Group therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 45% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Group therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,142 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,193 |
Group therapist employment statistics
Most group therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where group therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where group therapists work.
Group therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Group therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the group therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most group therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Group therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 10% |
Group therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for group therapists are health care, non profits and professional.
Group therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 49% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Group therapist turnover and employment statistics
Group therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for group therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Group therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Group 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 group therapist tenure
The average group therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,094 group therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Group therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Group therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of group 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 Therapist | 6.02% | - |
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Truant Officer | 9.50% | 55,684 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Employment Service Specialist | 11.48% | 43,181 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Similar group therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Truant Officer | 9.50% | 55,684 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Employment Service Specialist | 11.48% | 43,181 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Foreign languages spoken by group therapists
The most common foreign language among group therapists is Spanish at 63.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.8% and French is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 63.4%
- Portuguese, 9.8%
- French, 9.8%
- Italian, 4.9%
- German, 2.4%
- Other, 9.7%
Group therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.4% |
| Portuguese | 9.8% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Italian | 4.9% |
| German | 2.4% |
| Other | 9.7% |
