Massage therapy instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Massage therapy instructor demographics by:
Massage therapy instructor gender statistics
69.4% of massage therapy instructors are women and 30.6% of massage therapy instructors are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Massage therapy instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Massage therapy instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,564
Female income
$47,476
Massage therapy instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in massage therapy instructor positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of massage therapy instructors are female.
Massage therapy instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.11% | 68.89% |
| 2011 | 31.57% | 68.43% |
| 2012 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
| 2013 | 30.91% | 69.09% |
| 2014 | 29.95% | 70.05% |
| 2015 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2016 | 30.38% | 69.62% |
| 2017 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2018 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2019 | 30.03% | 69.97% |
| 2020 | 29.48% | 70.52% |
| 2021 | 30.58% | 69.42% |
Massage therapy instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared massage therapy instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Massage Therapy Instructor | 31% | 69% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Massage therapy instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among massage therapy instructors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all massage therapy instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of massage therapy instructors are Asian and 10.2% of massage therapy instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Massage therapy instructor race
| Massage therapy instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Massage therapy instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how massage therapy instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Massage therapy instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.50% | 7.34% | 9.17% | 8.38% |
| 2011 | 72.20% | 7.19% | 9.89% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 71.79% | 7.48% | 9.76% | 8.38% |
| 2013 | 70.93% | 7.84% | 10.05% | 8.63% |
| 2014 | 71.02% | 7.46% | 9.72% | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 69.47% | 7.69% | 10.67% | 9.31% |
| 2016 | 69.96% | 7.62% | 10.39% | 9.20% |
| 2017 | 69.04% | 7.36% | 11.56% | 9.25% |
| 2018 | 70.82% | 7.10% | 9.88% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 69.16% | 7.37% | 10.82% | 9.97% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 7.07% | 10.46% | 10.13% |
| 2021 | 66.08% | 7.20% | 11.26% | 10.25% |
Massage therapy instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian massage therapy instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american massage therapy instructors have the lowest average salary at $48,715.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,304 |
| White | $49,365 |
| Black or African American | $48,715 |
| Asian | $50,888 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,574 |
Average massage therapy instructor age
See how the average age of massage therapy instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Massage therapy instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Massage therapy instructor age breakdown
The average age of massage therapy instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the massage therapy instructor population.
Massage therapy instructor age breakdown
| Massage Therapy Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Massage therapy instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for massage therapy instructors is bachelor's degree, with 34% of massage therapy instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Massage therapy instructors by degree level
| Massage therapy instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Massage therapy instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,683 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,364 |
Massage therapy instructor employment statistics
Most massage therapy instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where massage therapy instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where massage therapy instructors work.
Massage therapy instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Massage therapy instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the massage therapy instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most massage therapy instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Massage therapy instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 32% |
Massage therapy instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for massage therapy instructors are education, health care and professional.
Massage therapy instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Massage therapy instructor turnover and employment statistics
Massage therapy instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for massage therapy instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Massage therapy instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Massage therapy instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average massage therapy instructor tenure
The average massage therapy instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,215 massage therapy instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Massage therapy instructor 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 | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Massage therapy instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of massage therapy instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Massage Therapy Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar massage therapy instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by massage therapy instructors
The most common foreign language among massage therapy instructors is Swedish at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 24.8% and Thai is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Swedish, 44.8%
- Spanish, 24.8%
- Thai, 8.8%
- French, 4.0%
- Russian, 4.0%
- Other, 13.6%
Massage therapy instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 44.8% |
| Spanish | 24.8% |
| Thai | 8.8% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Russian | 4.0% |
| Other | 13.6% |
