Orthopedic physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthopedic physical therapist gender statistics
55.7% of orthopedic physical therapists are women and 44.3% of orthopedic physical therapists are men.
- Female, 55.7%
- Male, 44.3%
Orthopedic physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% |
| Male | 44.3% |
Orthopedic physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,798
Female income
$61,337
Orthopedic physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthopedic physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 55.7% of orthopedic physical therapists are female.
Orthopedic physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2011 | 35.75% | 64.25% |
| 2012 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2013 | 36.33% | 63.67% |
| 2014 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2015 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2016 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2017 | 41.60% | 58.40% |
| 2018 | 38.21% | 61.79% |
| 2019 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
| 2020 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2021 | 44.30% | 55.70% |
Orthopedic physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthopedic physical 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% |
| Orthopedic Physical Therapist | 44% | 56% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Orthopedic physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthopedic physical therapists is White, which makes up 73.1% of all orthopedic physical therapists. Comparatively, 11.4% of orthopedic physical therapists are Asian and 7.5% of orthopedic physical 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%
Orthopedic physical therapist race
| Orthopedic physical 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% |
Orthopedic physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how orthopedic physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthopedic physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 3.64% | 9.54% | 5.60% |
| 2011 | 80.00% | 4.41% | 8.58% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 77.29% | 4.83% | 10.15% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 77.84% | 3.87% | 10.04% | 6.14% |
| 2014 | 78.00% | 4.39% | 9.58% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 77.78% | 4.21% | 9.43% | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 77.66% | 4.44% | 10.09% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 78.56% | 3.59% | 9.53% | 6.63% |
| 2018 | 77.64% | 3.50% | 10.56% | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 76.82% | 3.91% | 10.75% | 6.01% |
| 2020 | 75.30% | 3.87% | 10.35% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 73.11% | 3.74% | 11.40% | 7.53% |
Orthopedic physical therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian orthopedic physical therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthopedic physical therapists have the lowest average salary at $62,768.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,748 |
| White | $65,206 |
| Black or African American | $62,768 |
| Asian | $70,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,364 |
Average orthopedic physical therapist age
See how the average age of orthopedic physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Orthopedic physical 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 |
Orthopedic physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of orthopedic physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the orthopedic physical therapist population.
Orthopedic physical therapist age breakdown
| Orthopedic Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Orthopedic physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for orthopedic physical therapists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of orthopedic physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 26% and doctoral degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Doctorate, 26%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Orthopedic physical therapists by degree level
| Orthopedic physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Doctorate | 26% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Orthopedic physical therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthopedic physical therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,666 annually. With a Doctorate degree, orthopedic physical therapists earn a median annual income of $77,831 compared to $74,521 for orthopedic physical therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,666 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,521 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,831 |
Orthopedic physical therapist employment statistics
Most orthopedic physical therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where orthopedic physical therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthopedic physical therapists work.
Orthopedic physical therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Orthopedic physical therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the orthopedic physical therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most orthopedic physical therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Orthopedic physical therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Orthopedic physical therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for orthopedic physical therapists are health care, education and non profits.
Orthopedic physical therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 65% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Orthopedic physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Orthopedic physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthopedic physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthopedic physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthopedic physical 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 orthopedic physical therapist tenure
The average orthopedic physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 orthopedic physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthopedic physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Orthopedic physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthopedic physical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Orthopedic Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Staff Physician | 13.05% | 107,732 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar orthopedic physical therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Staff Physician | 13.05% | 107,732 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthopedic physical therapists
- Russian, 50.0%
- Polish, 50.0%
Orthopedic physical therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Polish | 50.0% |