Pediatric occupational therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Pediatric occupational therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates pediatric occupational therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our pediatric occupational 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 pediatric occupational therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 97,974 pediatric occupational therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 89.0% of all pediatric occupational therapists are women, while 11.0% are men.
- The average pediatric occupational therapist age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of pediatric occupational therapists is White (75.0%), followed by Asian (10.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) and Black or African American (4.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 14% of all pediatric occupational therapists are LGBT.
- Pediatric occupational therapists are 61% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Pediatric occupational therapist demographics by:
Pediatric occupational therapist gender statistics
89.0% of pediatric occupational therapists are women and 11.0% of pediatric occupational therapists are men.
- Female, 89.0%
- Male, 11.0%
Pediatric occupational therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.0% |
| Male | 11.0% |
Pediatric occupational therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,699
Female income
$76,177
Pediatric occupational therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatric occupational therapist positions over time. Currently, 89.0% of pediatric occupational therapists are female.
Pediatric occupational therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.58% | 90.42% |
| 2011 | 7.13% | 92.87% |
| 2012 | 10.89% | 89.11% |
| 2013 | 7.58% | 92.42% |
| 2014 | 9.42% | 90.58% |
| 2015 | 10.34% | 89.66% |
| 2016 | 8.99% | 91.01% |
| 2017 | 7.73% | 92.27% |
| 2018 | 14.26% | 85.74% |
| 2019 | 9.46% | 90.54% |
| 2020 | 8.65% | 91.35% |
| 2021 | 11.00% | 89.00% |
Pediatric occupational therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatric occupational 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% |
| Pediatric Occupational Therapist | 11% | 89% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pediatric occupational therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatric occupational therapists is White, which makes up 75.0% of all pediatric occupational therapists. Comparatively, 10.1% of pediatric occupational therapists are Asian and 6.1% of pediatric occupational therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.0%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.1%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Pediatric occupational therapist race
| Pediatric occupational therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Pediatric occupational therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatric occupational therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatric occupational therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.89% | 4.90% | 8.08% | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 81.44% | 3.98% | 8.80% | 4.21% |
| 2012 | 78.86% | 5.41% | 8.72% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 81.06% | 4.38% | 7.86% | 5.63% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 4.51% | 8.75% | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 77.31% | 4.98% | 10.89% | 5.58% |
| 2016 | 80.02% | 3.99% | 8.75% | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 76.72% | 4.70% | 9.93% | 6.37% |
| 2018 | 77.95% | 4.94% | 9.44% | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 78.43% | 4.87% | 9.15% | 5.99% |
| 2020 | 76.81% | 4.03% | 9.05% | 6.12% |
| 2021 | 75.04% | 4.75% | 10.09% | 6.13% |
Pediatric occupational therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pediatric occupational therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White pediatric occupational therapists have the lowest average salary at $76,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,193 |
| White | $76,491 |
| Black or African American | $77,973 |
| Asian | $82,349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,626 |
Average pediatric occupational therapist age
See how the average age of pediatric occupational therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatric occupational therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 42 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 38 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 |
Pediatric occupational therapist age breakdown
The average age of pediatric occupational therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the pediatric occupational therapist population.
Pediatric occupational therapist age breakdown
| Pediatric Occupational Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pediatric occupational therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for pediatric occupational therapists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of pediatric occupational therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 40% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 40%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Pediatric occupational therapists by degree level
| Pediatric occupational therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 40% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Pediatric occupational therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pediatric occupational therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $87,658 annually. With a Master's degree, pediatric occupational therapists earn a median annual income of $87,243 compared to $85,812 for pediatric occupational therapists with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,243 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,658 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,812 |
Pediatric occupational therapist employment statistics
Most pediatric occupational therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where pediatric occupational therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatric occupational therapists work.
Pediatric occupational therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Pediatric occupational therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the pediatric occupational therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pediatric occupational therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pediatric occupational therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 10% |
Pediatric occupational therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for pediatric occupational therapists are health care, education and professional.
Pediatric occupational therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Education | 19% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Pediatric occupational therapist turnover and employment statistics
Pediatric occupational therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatric occupational therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatric occupational therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatric occupational therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 1.76% |
Average pediatric occupational therapist tenure
The average pediatric occupational therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 873 pediatric occupational therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatric occupational therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Pediatric occupational therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatric occupational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Pediatric Occupational Therapist | 14.38% | - |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar pediatric occupational therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatric occupational therapists
The most common foreign language among pediatric occupational therapists is Spanish at 55.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 55.2%
- French, 10.3%
- Hebrew, 10.3%
- German, 6.9%
- Filipino, 3.4%
- Other, 13.9%
Pediatric occupational therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.2% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Hebrew | 10.3% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Filipino | 3.4% |
| Other | 13.9% |
