Occupational therapy teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Occupational therapy teacher demographics by:
Occupational therapy teacher gender statistics
84.2% of occupational therapy teachers are women and 15.8% of occupational therapy teachers are men.
- Female, 84.2%
- Male, 15.8%
Occupational therapy teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.2% |
| Male | 15.8% |
Occupational therapy teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,392
Female income
$44,510
Occupational therapy teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in occupational therapy teacher positions over time. Currently, 84.2% of occupational therapy teachers are female.
Occupational therapy teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.12% | 83.88% |
| 2011 | 16.41% | 83.59% |
| 2012 | 16.24% | 83.76% |
| 2013 | 16.00% | 84.00% |
| 2014 | 15.40% | 84.60% |
| 2015 | 15.85% | 84.15% |
| 2016 | 15.67% | 84.33% |
| 2017 | 15.98% | 84.02% |
| 2018 | 15.67% | 84.33% |
| 2019 | 15.45% | 84.55% |
| 2020 | 15.11% | 84.89% |
| 2021 | 15.79% | 84.21% |
Occupational therapy teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared occupational therapy teachers 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% |
| Occupational Therapy Teacher | 16% | 84% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Occupational therapy teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among occupational therapy teachers is White, which makes up 70.8% of all occupational therapy teachers. Comparatively, 12.2% of occupational therapy teachers are Asian and 7.2% of occupational therapy teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Occupational therapy teacher race
| Occupational therapy teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Occupational therapy teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how occupational therapy teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Occupational therapy teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 5.07% | 10.09% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 4.91% | 10.81% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 5.21% | 10.68% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 5.57% | 10.97% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 5.19% | 10.64% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.42% | 11.59% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 5.34% | 11.31% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 5.09% | 12.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 4.83% | 10.80% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 5.10% | 11.74% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 4.80% | 11.38% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 70.84% | 4.93% | 12.18% | 7.22% |
Occupational therapy teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,153 |
| White | $46,212 |
| Black or African American | $45,626 |
| Asian | $47,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,412 |
Average occupational therapy teacher age
See how the average age of occupational therapy teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Occupational therapy teacher 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 |
Occupational therapy teacher age breakdown
The average age of occupational therapy teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the occupational therapy teacher population.
Occupational therapy teacher age breakdown
| Occupational Therapy Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Occupational therapy teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for occupational therapy teachers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of occupational therapy teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Occupational therapy teachers by degree level
| Occupational therapy teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Occupational therapy teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,430 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,857 |
Occupational therapy teacher turnover and employment statistics
Occupational therapy teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for occupational therapy teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational therapy teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Occupational therapy teacher 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 occupational therapy teacher tenure
The average occupational therapy teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 occupational therapy teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Occupational therapy teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Occupational therapy teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of occupational therapy teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Occupational Therapy Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar occupational therapy teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |