Low vision therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Low vision therapist gender statistics
89.9% of low vision therapists are women and 10.1% of low vision therapists are men.
- Female, 89.9%
- Male, 10.1%
Low vision therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.9% |
| Male | 10.1% |
Low vision therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,354
Female income
$51,173
Low vision therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in low vision therapist positions over time. Currently, 89.9% of low vision therapists are female.
Low vision therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.59% | 91.41% |
| 2011 | 7.30% | 92.70% |
| 2012 | 8.46% | 91.54% |
| 2013 | 7.47% | 92.53% |
| 2014 | 7.80% | 92.20% |
| 2015 | 7.72% | 92.28% |
| 2016 | 8.04% | 91.96% |
| 2017 | 9.16% | 90.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% | 91.95% |
| 2019 | 8.44% | 91.56% |
| 2020 | 9.60% | 90.40% |
| 2021 | 10.12% | 89.88% |
Low vision therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared low vision 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% |
| Low Vision Therapist | 10% | 90% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Low vision therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among low vision therapists is White, which makes up 73.1% of all low vision therapists. Comparatively, 11.4% of low vision therapists are Asian and 7.5% of low vision therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.1%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Low vision therapist race
| Low vision therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.1% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Low vision therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how low vision therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Low vision therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.49% | 3.64% | 9.54% | 5.60% |
| 2011 | 80.00% | 4.41% | 8.58% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 77.28% | 4.83% | 10.15% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 77.83% | 3.87% | 10.03% | 6.14% |
| 2014 | 78.00% | 4.39% | 9.58% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 77.78% | 4.21% | 9.43% | 6.05% |
| 2016 | 77.65% | 4.44% | 10.09% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 78.56% | 3.59% | 9.53% | 6.64% |
| 2018 | 77.64% | 3.50% | 10.56% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 76.81% | 3.92% | 10.75% | 6.01% |
| 2020 | 75.30% | 3.87% | 10.35% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 73.10% | 3.74% | 11.40% | 7.54% |
Low vision therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian low vision therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american low vision therapists have the lowest average salary at $52,197.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,608 |
| White | $53,934 |
| Black or African American | $52,197 |
| Asian | $57,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,755 |
Average low vision therapist age
See how the average age of low vision therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Low vision 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 |
Low vision therapist age breakdown
The average age of low vision therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the low vision therapist population.
Low vision therapist age breakdown
| Low Vision Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Low vision therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for low vision therapists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of low vision therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Low vision therapists by degree level
| Low vision therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Low vision therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, low vision therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,746 annually. With a Doctorate degree, low vision therapists earn a median annual income of $62,788 compared to $60,487 for low vision therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,746 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,487 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,788 |
Low vision therapist employment statistics
Company size where low vision therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where low vision therapists work.
Low vision therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Low vision therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for low vision therapists are health care, professional and education.
Low vision therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Low vision therapist turnover and employment statistics
Low vision therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for low vision therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Low vision therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Low vision 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 low vision therapist tenure
The average low vision therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 298 low vision therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Low vision therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Low vision therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of low vision 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Low Vision Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| Family Practice Doctor | 13.05% | 32,979 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar low vision therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| Family Practice Doctor | 13.05% | 32,979 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by low vision therapists
The most common foreign language among low vision therapists is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 9.1% and Braille is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- Vietnamese, 9.1%
- Braille, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Other, 9.1%
Low vision therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| Vietnamese | 9.1% |
| Braille | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.1% |