Home care physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Home care physical therapist demographics by:
Home care physical therapist gender statistics
63.4% of home care physical therapists are women and 36.6% of home care physical therapists are men.
- Female, 63.4%
- Male, 36.6%
Home care physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.4% |
| Male | 36.6% |
Home care physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,266
Female income
$59,792
Home care physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in home care physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 63.4% of home care physical therapists are female.
Home care physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.48% | 67.52% |
| 2011 | 28.72% | 71.28% |
| 2012 | 32.12% | 67.88% |
| 2013 | 29.25% | 70.75% |
| 2014 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2015 | 29.99% | 70.01% |
| 2016 | 30.90% | 69.10% |
| 2017 | 34.04% | 65.96% |
| 2018 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2019 | 32.07% | 67.93% |
| 2020 | 35.21% | 64.79% |
| 2021 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
Home care physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared home care 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% |
| Home Care Physical Therapist | 37% | 63% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Home care physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among home care physical therapists is White, which makes up 70.0% of all home care physical therapists. Comparatively, 14.8% of home care physical therapists are Asian and 7.4% of home care physical therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.0%
- Asian, 14.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Home care physical therapist race
| Home care physical therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Asian | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Home care physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how home care physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Home care physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.34% | 3.54% | 12.98% | 5.44% |
| 2011 | 76.85% | 4.31% | 12.02% | 5.50% |
| 2012 | 74.13% | 4.72% | 13.59% | 5.86% |
| 2013 | 74.68% | 3.77% | 13.48% | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 74.85% | 4.29% | 13.02% | 5.82% |
| 2015 | 74.63% | 4.11% | 12.87% | 5.88% |
| 2016 | 74.51% | 4.34% | 13.53% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 75.41% | 3.49% | 12.97% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 3.40% | 14.00% | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 73.66% | 3.81% | 14.19% | 5.84% |
| 2020 | 72.15% | 3.77% | 13.79% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 69.95% | 3.64% | 14.84% | 7.37% |
Home care physical therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian home care physical therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american home care physical therapists have the lowest average salary at $61,226.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,212 |
| White | $63,672 |
| Black or African American | $61,226 |
| Asian | $68,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,834 |
Average home care physical therapist age
See how the average age of home care physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Home care 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 |
Home care physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of home care physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the home care physical therapist population.
Home care physical therapist age breakdown
| Home Care Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Home care physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for home care physical therapists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of home care physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Home care physical therapists by degree level
| Home care physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Home care physical therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, home care physical therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,232 annually. With a Doctorate degree, home care physical therapists earn a median annual income of $76,373 compared to $73,037 for home care physical therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,232 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,037 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,373 |
Home care physical therapist employment statistics
Most home care physical therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where home care physical therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where home care physical therapists work.
Home care physical therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Home care physical therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the home care physical therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most home care physical therapists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Home care physical therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 4% |
Home care physical therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for home care physical therapists are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Home care physical therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 72% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Home care physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Home care physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for home care physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home care physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Home care 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 home care physical therapist tenure
The average home care physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 317 home care physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Home care physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Home care physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of home care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Home Care Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar home care physical therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by home care physical therapists
The most common foreign language among home care physical therapists is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.9% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Hindi, 5.9%
- Tagalog, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Home care physical therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Hindi | 5.9% |
| Tagalog | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
