Kinesiotherapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Kinesiotherapist demographics by:
Kinesiotherapist gender statistics
45.7% of kinesiotherapists are women and 54.3% of kinesiotherapists are men.
- Male, 54.3%
- Female, 45.7%
Kinesiotherapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.3% |
| Female | 45.7% |
Kinesiotherapist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,400
Female income
$46,765
Kinesiotherapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kinesiotherapist positions over time. Currently, 45.7% of kinesiotherapists are female.
Kinesiotherapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.76% | 43.24% |
| 2011 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2012 | 52.64% | 47.36% |
| 2013 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2014 | 56.93% | 43.07% |
| 2015 | 54.16% | 45.84% |
| 2016 | 53.89% | 46.11% |
| 2017 | 55.54% | 44.46% |
| 2018 | 54.37% | 45.63% |
| 2019 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2020 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2021 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
Kinesiotherapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared kinesiotherapists 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% |
| Kinesiotherapist | 54% | 46% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Kinesiotherapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kinesiotherapists is White, which makes up 69.5% of all kinesiotherapists. Comparatively, 12.8% of kinesiotherapists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of kinesiotherapists are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Kinesiotherapist race
| Kinesiotherapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Kinesiotherapist race and ethnicity over time
See how kinesiotherapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kinesiotherapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.54% | 7.02% | 3.45% | 7.64% |
| 2011 | 77.47% | 7.83% | 3.25% | 8.92% |
| 2012 | 77.55% | 7.76% | 2.90% | 8.77% |
| 2013 | 75.33% | 9.04% | 5.56% | 8.06% |
| 2014 | 76.41% | 8.30% | 4.49% | 8.07% |
| 2015 | 75.34% | 7.17% | 4.57% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 76.75% | 7.52% | 3.54% | 9.83% |
| 2017 | 75.23% | 6.62% | 4.62% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 74.47% | 7.97% | 4.68% | 10.66% |
| 2019 | 73.00% | 8.79% | 4.35% | 10.87% |
| 2020 | 72.57% | 6.60% | 3.56% | 12.25% |
| 2021 | 69.50% | 8.30% | 4.19% | 12.83% |
Kinesiotherapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian kinesiotherapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kinesiotherapists have the lowest average salary at $42,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,762 |
| White | $43,455 |
| Black or African American | $42,585 |
| Asian | $51,193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,492 |
Average kinesiotherapist age
See how the average age of kinesiotherapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Kinesiotherapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33.5 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 32 |
Kinesiotherapist age breakdown
The average age of kinesiotherapists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the kinesiotherapist population.
Kinesiotherapist age breakdown
| Kinesiotherapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Kinesiotherapist educational attainment
The most common degree for kinesiotherapists is bachelor's degree, with 88% of kinesiotherapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 6% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
Kinesiotherapists by degree level
| Kinesiotherapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Kinesiotherapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kinesiotherapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,825 annually. With a Master's degree, kinesiotherapists earn a median annual income of $51,431 compared to $46,131 for kinesiotherapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,431 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,131 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,825 |
Kinesiotherapist turnover and employment statistics
Kinesiotherapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kinesiotherapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kinesiotherapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kinesiotherapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 3.56% |
| 2012 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 2.79% |
| 2014 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average kinesiotherapist tenure
The average kinesiotherapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 kinesiotherapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Kinesiotherapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Kinesiotherapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kinesiotherapists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Clinician | 5.69% | 36,281 |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | - |
| General Internist | 13.05% | 52,865 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar kinesiotherapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Clinician | 5.69% | 36,281 |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| General Internist | 13.05% | 52,865 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by kinesiotherapists
- Lithuanian, 100.0%
Kinesiotherapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Lithuanian | 100.0% |