Out-patient therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Out-patient therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates out-patient therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our out-patient therapist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about out-patient therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 79,804 out-patient therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 73.1% of all out-patient therapists are women, while 26.9% are men.
- The average out-patient therapist age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of out-patient therapists is White (72.6%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) and Black or African American (4.0%).
- In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 12% of all out-patient therapists are LGBT.
- Out-patient therapists are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Out-patient therapist demographics by:
Out-patient therapist gender statistics
73.1% of out-patient therapists are women and 26.9% of out-patient therapists are men.
- Female, 73.1%
- Male, 26.9%
Out-patient therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.1% |
| Male | 26.9% |
Out-patient therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,837
Female income
$48,961
Out-patient therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in out-patient therapist positions over time. Currently, 73.1% of out-patient therapists are female.
Out-patient therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.48% | 76.52% |
| 2011 | 20.46% | 79.54% |
| 2012 | 23.19% | 76.81% |
| 2013 | 20.87% | 79.13% |
| 2014 | 21.65% | 78.35% |
| 2015 | 21.46% | 78.54% |
| 2016 | 22.20% | 77.80% |
| 2017 | 24.77% | 75.23% |
| 2018 | 22.23% | 77.77% |
| 2019 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2020 | 25.75% | 74.25% |
| 2021 | 26.88% | 73.12% |
Out-patient therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared out-patient 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% |
| Out-Patient Therapist | 27% | 73% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Out-patient therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among out-patient therapists is White, which makes up 72.6% of all out-patient therapists. Comparatively, 11.3% of out-patient therapists are Asian and 7.9% of out-patient therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.6%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Out-patient therapist race
| Out-patient therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.6% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Out-patient therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how out-patient therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Out-patient therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.02% | 3.86% | 9.40% | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 79.52% | 4.63% | 8.45% | 6.02% |
| 2012 | 76.81% | 5.04% | 10.02% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 77.36% | 4.09% | 9.90% | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 77.52% | 4.61% | 9.45% | 6.34% |
| 2015 | 77.30% | 4.43% | 9.30% | 6.39% |
| 2016 | 77.18% | 4.66% | 9.96% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 78.08% | 3.81% | 9.40% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 77.16% | 3.72% | 10.43% | 6.76% |
| 2019 | 76.34% | 4.13% | 10.62% | 6.36% |
| 2020 | 74.82% | 4.08% | 10.21% | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 72.63% | 3.96% | 11.26% | 7.88% |
Out-patient therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian out-patient therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american out-patient therapists have the lowest average salary at $49,888.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,163 |
| White | $51,457 |
| Black or African American | $49,888 |
| Asian | $54,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,199 |
Average out-patient therapist age
See how the average age of out-patient therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Out-patient 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 |
Out-patient therapist age breakdown
The average age of out-patient therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the out-patient therapist population.
Out-patient therapist age breakdown
| Out-Patient Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Out-patient therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for out-patient therapists is master's degree, with 47% of out-patient therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Master's, 47%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Out-patient therapists by degree level
| Out-patient therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Out-patient therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, out-patient therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,171 annually. With a Doctorate degree, out-patient therapists earn a median annual income of $59,418 compared to $57,356 for out-patient therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,171 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,356 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,418 |
Out-patient therapist employment statistics
Most out-patient therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where out-patient therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where out-patient therapists work.
Out-patient therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Out-patient therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the out-patient therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most out-patient therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Out-patient therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 7% |
Out-patient therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for out-patient therapists are health care, non profits and professional.
Out-patient therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 57% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Out-patient therapist turnover and employment statistics
Out-patient therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for out-patient therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Out-patient therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Out-patient 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 out-patient therapist tenure
The average out-patient therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 446 out-patient therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Out-patient therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Out-patient therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of out-patient 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,752 |
| Out-Patient Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Interventional Pain Physician | 13.05% | 60,107 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar out-patient therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,752 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Interventional Pain Physician | 13.05% | 60,107 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by out-patient therapists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Out-patient therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
