Outpatient physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Outpatient physical therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates outpatient physical therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our outpatient physical 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 outpatient physical therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 113,388 outpatient physical therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 75.6% of all outpatient physical therapists are women, while 24.4% are men.
- The average outpatient physical therapist age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of outpatient physical therapists is White (72.8%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Black or African American (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 92% of what men earned.
- 12% of all outpatient physical therapists are LGBT.
- Outpatient physical therapists are 82% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Outpatient physical therapist demographics by:
Outpatient physical therapist gender statistics
75.6% of outpatient physical therapists are women and 24.4% of outpatient physical therapists are men.
- Female, 75.6%
- Male, 24.4%
Outpatient physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.6% |
| Male | 24.4% |
Outpatient physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,523
Female income
$53,634
Outpatient physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outpatient physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 75.6% of outpatient physical therapists are female.
Outpatient physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.20% | 78.80% |
| 2011 | 18.39% | 81.61% |
| 2012 | 20.93% | 79.07% |
| 2013 | 18.78% | 81.22% |
| 2014 | 19.50% | 80.50% |
| 2015 | 19.32% | 80.68% |
| 2016 | 20.01% | 79.99% |
| 2017 | 22.39% | 77.61% |
| 2018 | 20.03% | 79.97% |
| 2019 | 20.89% | 79.11% |
| 2020 | 23.31% | 76.69% |
| 2021 | 24.37% | 75.63% |
Outpatient physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared outpatient 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% |
| Outpatient Physical Therapist | 24% | 76% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Outpatient physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outpatient physical therapists is White, which makes up 72.8% of all outpatient physical therapists. Comparatively, 11.3% of outpatient physical therapists are Asian and 7.8% of outpatient physical therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Outpatient physical therapist race
| Outpatient physical therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Outpatient physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how outpatient physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outpatient physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.19% | 3.78% | 9.45% | 5.82% |
| 2011 | 79.70% | 4.55% | 8.50% | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 76.98% | 4.96% | 10.06% | 6.25% |
| 2013 | 77.53% | 4.01% | 9.95% | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 77.70% | 4.53% | 9.49% | 6.21% |
| 2015 | 77.48% | 4.35% | 9.35% | 6.27% |
| 2016 | 77.35% | 4.58% | 10.01% | 6.45% |
| 2017 | 78.26% | 3.73% | 9.45% | 6.86% |
| 2018 | 77.34% | 3.64% | 10.47% | 6.64% |
| 2019 | 76.51% | 4.05% | 10.67% | 6.23% |
| 2020 | 74.99% | 4.01% | 10.26% | 7.44% |
| 2021 | 72.80% | 3.88% | 11.31% | 7.76% |
Outpatient physical therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outpatient physical therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american outpatient physical therapists have the lowest average salary at $55,193.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,365 |
| White | $57,870 |
| Black or African American | $55,193 |
| Asian | $63,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,150 |
Average outpatient physical therapist age
See how the average age of outpatient physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Outpatient 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 |
Outpatient physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of outpatient physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the outpatient physical therapist population.
Outpatient physical therapist age breakdown
| Outpatient Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Outpatient physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for outpatient physical therapists is master's degree, with 49% of outpatient physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Master's, 49%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Outpatient physical therapists by degree level
| Outpatient physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Outpatient physical therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outpatient physical therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,382 annually. With a Doctorate degree, outpatient physical therapists earn a median annual income of $72,105 compared to $68,314 for outpatient physical therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,314 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,105 |
Outpatient physical therapist employment statistics
Most outpatient physical therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where outpatient physical therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outpatient physical therapists work.
Outpatient physical therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Outpatient physical therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the outpatient physical therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outpatient physical therapists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Outpatient physical therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 7% |
Outpatient physical therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for outpatient physical therapists are health care, non profits and professional.
Outpatient physical therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 61% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Outpatient physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Outpatient physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outpatient physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outpatient physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outpatient 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 outpatient physical therapist tenure
The average outpatient physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,839 outpatient physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Outpatient physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Outpatient physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outpatient 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Outpatient Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Gynecologist | 13.05% | 1,256 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar outpatient physical therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Gynecologist | 13.05% | 1,256 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by outpatient physical therapists
The most common foreign language among outpatient physical therapists is Spanish at 73.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 73.8%
- French, 7.6%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- Arabic, 1.7%
- Russian, 1.7%
- Other, 10.5%
Outpatient physical therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.8% |
| French | 7.6% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| Arabic | 1.7% |
| Russian | 1.7% |
| Other | 10.5% |
