Lead radiation therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead radiation therapist demographics by:
Lead radiation therapist gender statistics
63.8% of lead radiation therapists are women and 36.2% of lead radiation therapists are men.
- Female, 63.8%
- Male, 36.2%
Lead radiation therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.8% |
| Male | 36.2% |
Lead radiation therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,472
Female income
$74,058
Lead radiation therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead radiation therapist positions over time. Currently, 63.8% of lead radiation therapists are female.
Lead radiation therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.81% | 67.19% |
| 2011 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2012 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2013 | 51.77% | 48.23% |
| 2014 | 34.20% | 65.80% |
| 2015 | 34.41% | 65.59% |
| 2016 | 29.43% | 70.57% |
| 2017 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2018 | 41.84% | 58.16% |
| 2019 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2020 | 31.48% | 68.52% |
| 2021 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
Lead radiation therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead radiation 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% |
| Lead Radiation Therapist | 36% | 64% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Lead radiation therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead radiation therapists is White, which makes up 69.7% of all lead radiation therapists. Comparatively, 9.2% of lead radiation therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of lead radiation therapists are Unknown.
- White, 69.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Lead radiation therapist race
| Lead radiation therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Lead radiation therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how lead radiation therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead radiation therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.69% | 6.88% | 6.33% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 76.60% | 8.64% | 4.49% | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 75.16% | 6.87% | 8.61% | 7.77% |
| 2013 | 75.39% | 9.23% | 6.41% | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 68.61% | 10.11% | 9.56% | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 74.90% | 7.61% | 6.01% | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 78.15% | 6.58% | 6.65% | 7.00% |
| 2017 | 74.08% | 7.52% | 8.36% | 7.63% |
| 2018 | 75.65% | 6.42% | 5.87% | 8.56% |
| 2019 | 72.46% | 10.99% | 6.38% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 66.69% | 7.57% | 7.81% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 69.71% | 5.85% | 5.90% | 9.20% |
Lead radiation therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead radiation therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead radiation therapists have the lowest average salary at $71,625.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,037 |
| White | $76,327 |
| Black or African American | $71,625 |
| Asian | $83,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,552 |
Lead radiation therapist age breakdown
The average age of lead radiation therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the lead radiation therapist population.
Lead radiation therapist age breakdown
| Lead Radiation Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Lead radiation therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for lead radiation therapists is associate degree, with 38% of lead radiation therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Lead radiation therapists by degree level
| Lead radiation therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Lead radiation therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead radiation therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,306 annually. With a Master's degree, lead radiation therapists earn a median annual income of $82,601 compared to $79,581 for lead radiation therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,601 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,581 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,306 |
Lead radiation therapist employment statistics
Company size where lead radiation therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead radiation therapists work.
Lead radiation therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Lead radiation therapist turnover and employment statistics
Lead radiation therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead radiation therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead radiation therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead radiation therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 2.87% |
| 2016 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 0.00% |
Average lead radiation therapist tenure
The average lead radiation therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 191 lead radiation therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead radiation therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Lead radiation therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead radiation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Anesthesiologist General And Cardiothoracic | 13.05% | 64,186 |
| Lead Radiation Therapist | 17.42% | - |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar lead radiation therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Anesthesiologist General And Cardiothoracic | 13.05% | 64,186 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead radiation therapists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lead radiation therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
