Manual arts therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Manual arts therapist demographics by:
Manual arts therapist gender statistics
59.5% of manual arts therapists are women and 40.5% of manual arts therapists are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Manual arts therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Manual arts therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,343
Female income
$78,598
Manual arts therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manual arts therapist positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of manual arts therapists are female.
Manual arts therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.24% | 51.76% |
| 2011 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2012 | 42.13% | 57.87% |
| 2013 | 38.89% | 61.11% |
| 2014 | 34.65% | 65.35% |
| 2015 | 48.34% | 51.66% |
| 2016 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2017 | 43.30% | 56.70% |
| 2018 | 43.92% | 56.08% |
| 2019 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2020 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2021 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
Manual arts therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared manual arts 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% |
| Manual Arts Therapist | 41% | 59% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Manual arts therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among manual arts therapists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all manual arts therapists. Comparatively, 10.2% of manual arts therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of manual arts therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Manual arts therapist race
| Manual arts therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Manual arts therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how manual arts therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Manual arts therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.88% | 11.18% | 2.48% | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 10.56% | 2.82% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 7.94% | 3.17% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 81.56% | 7.84% | 2.35% | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 9.14% | 5.88% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 10.00% | 1.67% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 79.08% | 11.11% | 4.58% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 79.01% | 7.41% | 4.32% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 13.01% | 4.79% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 74.94% | 10.85% | 5.17% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 72.97% | 6.49% | 9.19% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 74.73% | 6.53% | 3.27% | 10.21% |
Manual arts therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white manual arts therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino manual arts therapists have the lowest average salary at $71,695.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,912 |
| White | $85,030 |
| Black or African American | $80,132 |
| Asian | $83,662 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,695 |
Manual arts therapist age breakdown
The average age of manual arts therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the manual arts therapist population.
Manual arts therapist age breakdown
| Manual Arts Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Manual arts therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for manual arts therapists is bachelor's degree, with 43% of manual arts therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 22%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Manual arts therapists by degree level
| Manual arts therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Manual arts therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, manual arts therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $75,039 annually. With a Associate degree, manual arts therapists earn a median annual income of $63,615 compared to $54,491 for manual arts therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,491 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,039 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,615 |
Manual arts therapist turnover and employment statistics
Manual arts therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for manual arts therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manual arts therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manual arts therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 3.70% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average manual arts therapist tenure
The average manual arts therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 manual arts therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Manual arts therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Manual arts therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of manual arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Arts Therapist | 9.40% | - |
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Family Practice Physician | 13.05% | 55,016 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar manual arts therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Family Practice Physician | 13.05% | 55,016 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |