Neuromuscular therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Neuromuscular therapist demographics by:
Neuromuscular therapist gender statistics
61.6% of neuromuscular therapists are women and 38.4% of neuromuscular therapists are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Neuromuscular therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Neuromuscular therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,327
Female income
$44,869
Neuromuscular therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neuromuscular therapist positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of neuromuscular therapists are female.
Neuromuscular therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
| 2011 | 31.08% | 68.92% |
| 2012 | 29.24% | 70.76% |
| 2013 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
| 2014 | 37.23% | 62.77% |
| 2015 | 34.20% | 65.80% |
| 2016 | 34.25% | 65.75% |
| 2017 | 32.27% | 67.73% |
| 2018 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2019 | 33.53% | 66.47% |
| 2020 | 39.54% | 60.46% |
| 2021 | 38.38% | 61.62% |
Neuromuscular therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared neuromuscular therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Neuromuscular Therapist | 38% | 62% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Neuromuscular therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neuromuscular therapists is White, which makes up 60.4% of all neuromuscular therapists. Comparatively, 15.7% of neuromuscular therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of neuromuscular therapists are Asian.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Neuromuscular therapist race
| Neuromuscular therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Neuromuscular therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how neuromuscular therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Neuromuscular therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.67% | 4.38% | 6.87% | 12.66% |
| 2011 | 71.35% | 5.62% | 6.70% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 70.03% | 5.86% | 6.92% | 14.54% |
| 2013 | 70.47% | 5.87% | 7.02% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 68.07% | 5.64% | 8.33% | 14.62% |
| 2015 | 68.12% | 6.28% | 8.64% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 66.01% | 6.79% | 8.71% | 15.06% |
| 2017 | 64.33% | 6.44% | 10.79% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 67.84% | 5.32% | 10.31% | 14.35% |
| 2019 | 65.55% | 6.18% | 10.49% | 14.94% |
| 2020 | 61.61% | 5.84% | 10.90% | 16.12% |
| 2021 | 60.43% | 6.49% | 12.17% | 15.68% |
Neuromuscular therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white neuromuscular therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian neuromuscular therapists have the lowest average salary at $44,658.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,421 |
| White | $54,139 |
| Black or African American | $49,027 |
| Asian | $44,658 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,984 |
Average neuromuscular therapist age
See how the average age of neuromuscular therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Neuromuscular therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 42 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 33 |
Neuromuscular therapist age breakdown
The average age of neuromuscular therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the neuromuscular therapist population.
Neuromuscular therapist age breakdown
| Neuromuscular Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Neuromuscular therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for neuromuscular therapists is bachelor's degree, with 37% of neuromuscular therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Neuromuscular therapists by degree level
| Neuromuscular therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Neuromuscular therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, neuromuscular therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,541 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, neuromuscular therapists earn a median annual income of $50,783 compared to $50,736 for neuromuscular therapists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,783 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,541 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,736 |
Neuromuscular therapist employment statistics
Most neuromuscular therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where neuromuscular therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where neuromuscular therapists work.
Neuromuscular therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Neuromuscular therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the neuromuscular therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most neuromuscular therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Neuromuscular therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 5% |
Neuromuscular therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for neuromuscular therapists are health care, education and professional.
Neuromuscular therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Education | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
Neuromuscular therapist turnover and employment statistics
Neuromuscular therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neuromuscular therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Neuromuscular therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neuromuscular therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.08% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 3.57% |
| 2013 | 3.37% |
| 2014 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 8.03% |
| 2021 | 8.21% |
Average neuromuscular therapist tenure
The average neuromuscular therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 neuromuscular therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Neuromuscular therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Neuromuscular therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neuromuscular 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 102,316 |
| Medical Historian | 5.81% | 69,585 |
| Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 11,707 |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 2,257 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | - |
Similar neuromuscular therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 102,316 |
| Medical Historian | 5.81% | 69,585 |
| Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 11,707 |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 2,257 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by neuromuscular therapists
The most common foreign language among neuromuscular therapists is Swedish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 18.2% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Swedish, 63.6%
- Thai, 18.2%
- Spanish, 18.2%
Neuromuscular therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 63.6% |
| Thai | 18.2% |
| Spanish | 18.2% |