Lead therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Lead therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead 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 lead therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 84,439 lead therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 70.3% of all lead therapists are women, while 29.7% are men.
- The average lead therapist age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of lead therapists is White (73.2%), followed by Asian (11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Unknown (3.7%).
- Lead therapists are most in-demand in Washington, DC.
- The retail industry is the highest-paying for lead therapists.
- San Jose, CA pays an annual average wage of $91,043, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women lead therapists earned 91% of what men earned.
- 12% of all lead therapists are LGBT.
- California is the best state for lead therapists to live.
- Lead therapists are 84% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Lead therapist demographics by:
Lead therapist gender statistics
70.3% of lead therapists are women and 29.7% of lead therapists are men.
- Female, 70.3%
- Male, 29.7%
Lead therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.3% |
| Male | 29.7% |
Lead therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,997
Female income
$60,365
Lead therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead therapist positions over time. Currently, 70.3% of lead therapists are female.
Lead therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.05% | 73.95% |
| 2011 | 22.79% | 77.21% |
| 2012 | 25.73% | 74.27% |
| 2013 | 23.24% | 76.76% |
| 2014 | 24.08% | 75.92% |
| 2015 | 23.87% | 76.13% |
| 2016 | 24.67% | 75.33% |
| 2017 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
| 2018 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2019 | 25.69% | 74.31% |
| 2020 | 28.47% | 71.53% |
| 2021 | 29.67% | 70.33% |
Lead therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead 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 Therapist | 30% | 70% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Lead therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead therapists is White, which makes up 73.2% of all lead therapists. Comparatively, 11.4% of lead therapists are Asian and 7.4% of lead therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.2%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Lead therapist race
| Lead therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.2% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Lead therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how lead therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.63% | 3.58% | 9.57% | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 80.13% | 4.35% | 8.62% | 5.57% |
| 2012 | 77.42% | 4.77% | 10.19% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 77.97% | 3.81% | 10.07% | 6.04% |
| 2014 | 78.14% | 4.33% | 9.62% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 77.92% | 4.15% | 9.47% | 5.95% |
| 2016 | 77.79% | 4.38% | 10.13% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 78.70% | 3.53% | 9.57% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 77.78% | 3.44% | 10.60% | 6.32% |
| 2019 | 76.95% | 3.85% | 10.79% | 5.91% |
| 2020 | 75.43% | 3.81% | 10.39% | 7.12% |
| 2021 | 73.24% | 3.68% | 11.44% | 7.44% |
Lead therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead therapists have the lowest average salary at $62,160.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,661 |
| White | $65,244 |
| Black or African American | $62,160 |
| Asian | $71,560 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,719 |
Average lead therapist age
See how the average age of lead therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead 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 |
Lead therapist age breakdown
The average age of lead therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the lead therapist population.
Lead therapist age breakdown
| Lead Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Lead therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for lead therapists is bachelor's degree, with 47% of lead therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Lead therapists by degree level
| Lead therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Lead therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,491 annually. With a Doctorate degree, lead therapists earn a median annual income of $81,694 compared to $77,305 for lead therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,491 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,305 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,694 |
Lead therapist employment statistics
Most lead therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where lead therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead therapists work.
Lead therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Lead therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the lead therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Lead therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 2% |
Lead therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead therapists are health care, professional and non profits.
Lead therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 56% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Lead therapist turnover and employment statistics
Lead therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead 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 lead therapist tenure
The average lead therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,104 lead therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Lead therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Lead Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar lead therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead therapists
The most common foreign language among lead therapists is Spanish at 43.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 27.6% and French is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 43.4%
- Swedish, 27.6%
- French, 7.9%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Thai, 3.9%
- Other, 13.3%
Lead therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.4% |
| Swedish | 27.6% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Thai | 3.9% |
| Other | 13.3% |
