Licensed certified orthotist demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed certified orthotist gender statistics
43.3% of licensed certified orthotists are women and 56.7% of licensed certified orthotists are men.
- Male, 56.7%
- Female, 43.3%
Licensed certified orthotist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.7% |
| Female | 43.3% |
Licensed certified orthotist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,891
Female income
$58,109
Licensed certified orthotist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed certified orthotist positions over time. Currently, 43.3% of licensed certified orthotists are female.
Licensed certified orthotist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.06% | 42.94% |
| 2011 | 55.63% | 44.37% |
| 2012 | 56.38% | 43.62% |
| 2013 | 57.10% | 42.90% |
| 2014 | 56.20% | 43.80% |
| 2015 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 2016 | 57.95% | 42.05% |
| 2017 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2018 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2019 | 57.29% | 42.71% |
| 2020 | 57.44% | 42.56% |
| 2021 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
Licensed certified orthotist related jobs gender ratio
We compared licensed certified orthotists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Licensed Certified Orthotist | 57% | 43% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Licensed certified orthotist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed certified orthotists is White, which makes up 63.6% of all licensed certified orthotists. Comparatively, 14.5% of licensed certified orthotists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of licensed certified orthotists are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Licensed certified orthotist race
| Licensed certified orthotist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Licensed certified orthotist race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed certified orthotist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed certified orthotist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.70% | 11.37% | 3.71% | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 70.19% | 11.29% | 4.41% | 10.96% |
| 2012 | 71.11% | 9.77% | 4.83% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 71.73% | 10.30% | 3.92% | 10.38% |
| 2014 | 69.84% | 11.14% | 4.39% | 10.67% |
| 2015 | 68.38% | 9.38% | 5.37% | 13.08% |
| 2016 | 68.40% | 10.43% | 5.09% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 66.66% | 11.47% | 6.19% | 12.04% |
| 2018 | 69.74% | 8.94% | 5.14% | 12.83% |
| 2019 | 70.26% | 8.16% | 6.09% | 12.09% |
| 2020 | 67.01% | 7.99% | 4.27% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 63.62% | 9.04% | 6.29% | 14.53% |
Licensed certified orthotist wage gap by race
According to our data, white licensed certified orthotists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american licensed certified orthotists have the lowest average salary at $62,086.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,906 |
| White | $71,554 |
| Black or African American | $62,086 |
| Asian | $68,876 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,409 |
Average licensed certified orthotist age
See how the average age of licensed certified orthotists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Licensed certified orthotist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 44.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 35.5 |
Licensed certified orthotist age breakdown
The average age of licensed certified orthotists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the licensed certified orthotist population.
Licensed certified orthotist age breakdown
| Licensed Certified Orthotist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Licensed certified orthotist educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed certified orthotists is bachelor's degree, with 37% of licensed certified orthotists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Licensed certified orthotists by degree level
| Licensed certified orthotist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Licensed certified orthotist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed certified orthotists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,446 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, licensed certified orthotists earn a median annual income of $65,197 compared to $56,927 for licensed certified orthotists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,446 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,461 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,197 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,927 |
Licensed certified orthotist employment statistics
Most licensed certified orthotists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where licensed certified orthotists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed certified orthotists work.
Licensed certified orthotist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Licensed certified orthotist jobs by company type
Employees with the licensed certified orthotist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most licensed certified orthotists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Licensed certified orthotist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 13% |
Licensed certified orthotist jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed certified orthotists are health care, education and government.
Licensed certified orthotist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Education | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Government | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Licensed certified orthotist turnover and employment statistics
Licensed certified orthotist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed certified orthotists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed certified orthotist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed certified orthotist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 4.32% |
| 2021 | 3.44% |
Average licensed certified orthotist tenure
The average licensed certified orthotist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 247 licensed certified orthotists resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed certified orthotist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 48% |
Licensed certified orthotist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed certified orthotists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Licensed Certified Orthotist | 8.23% | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 107,110 |
| Medical Coding Technician | 9.29% | 67,197 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar licensed certified orthotist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 107,110 |
| Medical Coding Technician | 9.29% | 67,197 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed certified orthotists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Licensed certified orthotist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |