Pediatric physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Pediatric physical therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates pediatric physical therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our pediatric 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 pediatric physical therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,172 pediatric physical therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 85.6% of all pediatric physical therapists are women, while 14.4% are men.
- The average pediatric physical therapist age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of pediatric physical therapists is White (73.2%), followed by Asian (11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.5%) and Unknown (3.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 12% of all pediatric physical therapists are LGBT.
- Pediatric physical therapists are 59% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Pediatric physical therapist demographics by:
Pediatric physical therapist gender statistics
85.6% of pediatric physical therapists are women and 14.4% of pediatric physical therapists are men.
- Female, 85.6%
- Male, 14.4%
Pediatric physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.6% |
| Male | 14.4% |
Pediatric physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,954
Female income
$66,224
Pediatric physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatric physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 85.6% of pediatric physical therapists are female.
Pediatric physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.33% | 87.67% |
| 2011 | 10.54% | 89.46% |
| 2012 | 12.15% | 87.85% |
| 2013 | 10.78% | 89.22% |
| 2014 | 11.24% | 88.76% |
| 2015 | 11.13% | 88.87% |
| 2016 | 11.57% | 88.43% |
| 2017 | 13.11% | 86.89% |
| 2018 | 11.58% | 88.42% |
| 2019 | 12.13% | 87.87% |
| 2020 | 13.71% | 86.29% |
| 2021 | 14.42% | 85.58% |
Pediatric physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatric 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% |
| Pediatric Physical Therapist | 14% | 86% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pediatric physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatric physical therapists is White, which makes up 73.2% of all pediatric physical therapists. Comparatively, 11.4% of pediatric physical therapists are Asian and 7.5% of pediatric physical therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.2%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Pediatric physical therapist race
| Pediatric physical therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.2% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Pediatric physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatric physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatric physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.56% | 3.61% | 9.55% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 80.06% | 4.38% | 8.60% | 5.62% |
| 2012 | 77.35% | 4.80% | 10.17% | 5.98% |
| 2013 | 77.90% | 3.84% | 10.05% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 78.06% | 4.36% | 9.60% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 77.85% | 4.18% | 9.45% | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 4.41% | 10.11% | 6.18% |
| 2017 | 78.62% | 3.56% | 9.55% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 77.70% | 3.47% | 10.58% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 76.88% | 3.89% | 10.77% | 5.96% |
| 2020 | 75.36% | 3.84% | 10.37% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 73.17% | 3.71% | 11.42% | 7.49% |
Pediatric physical therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pediatric physical therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pediatric physical therapists have the lowest average salary at $67,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,081 |
| White | $69,463 |
| Black or African American | $67,427 |
| Asian | $73,521 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,424 |
Average pediatric physical therapist age
See how the average age of pediatric physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatric 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 |
Pediatric physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of pediatric physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the pediatric physical therapist population.
Pediatric physical therapist age breakdown
| Pediatric Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Pediatric physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for pediatric physical therapists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of pediatric physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Pediatric physical therapists by degree level
| Pediatric physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Pediatric physical therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pediatric physical therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $82,010 annually. With a Doctorate degree, pediatric physical therapists earn a median annual income of $79,752 compared to $77,092 for pediatric physical therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,010 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,092 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,752 |
Pediatric physical therapist employment statistics
Most pediatric physical therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where pediatric physical therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatric physical therapists work.
Pediatric physical therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Pediatric physical therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the pediatric physical therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pediatric physical therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pediatric physical therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 6% |
Pediatric physical therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for pediatric physical therapists are health care, education and non profits.
Pediatric physical therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Education | 21% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pediatric physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Pediatric physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatric physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatric physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatric 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 pediatric physical therapist tenure
The average pediatric physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 541 pediatric physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatric physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pediatric physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Pediatric Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar pediatric physical therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatric physical therapists
The most common foreign language among pediatric physical therapists is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 8.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Filipino, 4.2%
- Marathi, 4.2%
- Other, 20.8%
Pediatric physical therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Filipino | 4.2% |
| Marathi | 4.2% |
| Other | 20.8% |
