Milieu therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Milieu therapist gender statistics
66.7% of milieu therapists are women and 33.3% of milieu therapists are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Milieu therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Milieu therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,928
Female income
$36,169
Milieu therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in milieu therapist positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of milieu therapists are female.
Milieu therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.45% | 70.55% |
| 2011 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2012 | 29.11% | 70.89% |
| 2013 | 26.40% | 73.60% |
| 2014 | 27.32% | 72.68% |
| 2015 | 27.10% | 72.90% |
| 2016 | 27.96% | 72.04% |
| 2017 | 30.93% | 69.07% |
| 2018 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2019 | 29.06% | 70.94% |
| 2020 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
| 2021 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Milieu therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared milieu 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% |
| Milieu Therapist | 33% | 67% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Milieu therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among milieu therapists is White, which makes up 73.1% of all milieu therapists. Comparatively, 11.4% of milieu therapists are Asian and 7.5% of milieu 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%
Milieu therapist race
| Milieu 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% |
Milieu therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how milieu therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Milieu 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% |
Milieu therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian milieu therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american milieu therapists have the lowest average salary at $36,738.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,517 |
| White | $37,697 |
| Black or African American | $36,738 |
| Asian | $39,597 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,148 |
Average milieu therapist age
See how the average age of milieu therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Milieu 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 |
Milieu therapist age breakdown
The average age of milieu therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the milieu therapist population.
Milieu therapist age breakdown
| Milieu Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Milieu therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for milieu therapists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of milieu therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Milieu therapists by degree level
| Milieu therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Milieu therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, milieu therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,529 annually. With a Doctorate degree, milieu therapists earn a median annual income of $42,489 compared to $41,258 for milieu therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,529 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,258 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,489 |
Milieu therapist employment statistics
Most milieu therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where milieu therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where milieu therapists work.
Milieu therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Milieu therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the milieu therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most milieu therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Milieu therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 7% |
Milieu therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for milieu therapists are health care, education and non profits.
Milieu therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 55% |
| Education | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Milieu therapist turnover and employment statistics
Milieu therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for milieu therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Milieu therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Milieu 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 milieu therapist tenure
The average milieu therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 827 milieu therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Milieu therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Milieu therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of milieu 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 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Milieu Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar milieu therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by milieu therapists
The most common foreign language among milieu therapists is Spanish at 67.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 67.7%
- French, 6.5%
- Italian, 6.5%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Romanian, 3.2%
- Other, 12.9%
Milieu therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.7% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Romanian | 3.2% |
| Other | 12.9% |