Occupational therapy technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Occupational therapy technician demographics by:
Occupational therapy technician gender statistics
73.9% of occupational therapy technicians are women and 26.1% of occupational therapy technicians are men.
- Female, 73.9%
- Male, 26.1%
Occupational therapy technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.9% |
| Male | 26.1% |
Occupational therapy technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,938
Female income
$29,406
Occupational therapy technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in occupational therapy technician positions over time. Currently, 73.9% of occupational therapy technicians are female.
Occupational therapy technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.36% | 77.64% |
| 2011 | 24.52% | 75.48% |
| 2012 | 15.59% | 84.41% |
| 2013 | 19.73% | 80.27% |
| 2014 | 19.08% | 80.92% |
| 2015 | 14.71% | 85.29% |
| 2016 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2017 | 15.05% | 84.95% |
| 2018 | 28.73% | 71.27% |
| 2019 | 21.73% | 78.27% |
| 2020 | 24.07% | 75.93% |
| 2021 | 26.10% | 73.90% |
Occupational therapy technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Technician | 26% | 74% |
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Occupational therapy technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among occupational therapy technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all occupational therapy technicians. Comparatively, 8.9% of occupational therapy technicians are Black or African American and 8.6% of occupational therapy technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Occupational therapy technician race
| Occupational therapy technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Occupational therapy technician race and ethnicity over time
See how occupational therapy technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Occupational therapy technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.22% | 3.57% | 2.98% | 8.34% |
| 2011 | 84.02% | 3.77% | 3.77% | 6.46% |
| 2012 | 85.89% | 7.98% | 1.23% | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 85.71% | 8.04% | 2.23% | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 81.27% | 6.22% | 3.32% | 6.63% |
| 2015 | 79.77% | 7.00% | 2.72% | 7.78% |
| 2016 | 85.00% | 3.05% | 4.96% | 4.19% |
| 2017 | 83.07% | 5.64% | 4.08% | 5.96% |
| 2018 | 73.20% | 10.78% | 3.27% | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 71.36% | 10.04% | 5.25% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 71.89% | 10.27% | 5.59% | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 70.80% | 8.87% | 5.20% | 8.56% |
Occupational therapy technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,883 |
| White | $32,687 |
| Black or African American | $29,641 |
| Asian | $33,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,234 |
Average occupational therapy technician age
See how the average age of occupational therapy technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Occupational therapy technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 36.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 42 | |
| Asian | 35.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
Occupational therapy technician age breakdown
The average age of occupational therapy technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the occupational therapy technician population.
Occupational therapy technician age breakdown
| Occupational Therapy Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Occupational therapy technician educational attainment
The most common degree for occupational therapy technicians is bachelor's degree, with 58% of occupational therapy technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Occupational therapy technicians by degree level
| Occupational therapy technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Occupational therapy technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,348 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,537 |
Occupational therapy technician employment statistics
Most occupational therapy technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where occupational therapy technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where occupational therapy technicians work.
Occupational therapy technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Occupational therapy technician jobs by company type
Employees with the occupational therapy technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most occupational therapy technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Occupational therapy technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 6% |
Occupational therapy technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for occupational therapy technicians are health care, professional and retail.
Occupational therapy technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 56% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Occupational therapy technician turnover and employment statistics
Occupational therapy technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for occupational therapy technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational therapy technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Occupational therapy technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 2.09% |
| 2020 | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average occupational therapy technician tenure
The average occupational therapy technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 389 occupational therapy technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Occupational therapy technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Occupational therapy technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of occupational therapy technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Transportation Aide | 4.62% | 163,640 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant | 6.89% | 62,717 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Occupational Therapy Technician | 8.10% | - |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Similar occupational therapy technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Transportation Aide | 4.62% | 163,640 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant | 6.89% | 62,717 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Foreign languages spoken by occupational therapy technicians
The most common foreign language among occupational therapy technicians is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 9.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- Swahili, 9.1%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
Occupational therapy technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| Swahili | 9.1% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
