Physical therapy nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical therapy nurse gender statistics
89.5% of physical therapy nurses are women and 10.5% of physical therapy nurses are men.
- Female, 89.5%
- Male, 10.5%
Physical therapy nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.5% |
| Male | 10.5% |
Physical therapy nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,131
Female income
$72,893
Physical therapy nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical therapy nurse positions over time. Currently, 89.5% of physical therapy nurses are female.
Physical therapy nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.82% | 92.18% |
| 2011 | 8.14% | 91.86% |
| 2012 | 8.24% | 91.76% |
| 2013 | 8.60% | 91.40% |
| 2014 | 9.39% | 90.61% |
| 2015 | 9.07% | 90.93% |
| 2016 | 9.41% | 90.59% |
| 2017 | 9.91% | 90.09% |
| 2018 | 10.21% | 89.79% |
| 2019 | 10.26% | 89.74% |
| 2020 | 10.47% | 89.53% |
| 2021 | 10.45% | 89.55% |
Physical therapy nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared physical therapy nurses 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% |
| Physical Therapy Nurse | 10% | 90% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Physical therapy nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical therapy nurses is White, which makes up 66.1% of all physical therapy nurses. Comparatively, 11.1% of physical therapy nurses are Black or African American and 9.1% of physical therapy nurses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Physical therapy nurse race
| Physical therapy nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Physical therapy nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how physical therapy nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical therapy nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 11.25% | 7.15% | 6.59% |
| 2011 | 72.72% | 11.62% | 7.07% | 6.65% |
| 2012 | 72.32% | 11.75% | 7.16% | 6.87% |
| 2013 | 72.16% | 11.69% | 7.27% | 6.83% |
| 2014 | 70.97% | 11.83% | 7.79% | 7.36% |
| 2015 | 71.16% | 11.94% | 7.32% | 7.49% |
| 2016 | 70.96% | 11.47% | 7.75% | 7.75% |
| 2017 | 70.60% | 10.97% | 7.93% | 8.09% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 11.64% | 7.67% | 7.99% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 10.98% | 7.97% | 8.35% |
| 2020 | 68.28% | 10.59% | 7.99% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 66.14% | 11.06% | 8.97% | 9.12% |
Physical therapy nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physical therapy nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White physical therapy nurses have the lowest average salary at $74,154.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,114 |
| White | $74,154 |
| Black or African American | $74,419 |
| Asian | $86,796 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,876 |
Average physical therapy nurse age
See how the average age of physical therapy nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical therapy nurse age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Physical therapy nurse age breakdown
The average age of physical therapy nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the physical therapy nurse population.
Physical therapy nurse age breakdown
| Physical Therapy Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Physical therapy nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for physical therapy nurses is bachelor's degree, with 49% of physical therapy nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Physical therapy nurses by degree level
| Physical therapy nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Physical therapy nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, physical therapy nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,231 annually. With a Doctorate degree, physical therapy nurses earn a median annual income of $83,143 compared to $80,115 for physical therapy nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,231 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,115 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,143 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,679 |
Physical therapy nurse employment statistics
Company size where physical therapy nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical therapy nurses work.
Physical therapy nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Physical therapy nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the physical therapy nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physical therapy nurses prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Physical therapy nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 6% |
Physical therapy nurse turnover and employment statistics
Physical therapy nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical therapy nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical therapy nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical therapy nurse unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average physical therapy nurse tenure
The average physical therapy nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 physical therapy nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical therapy nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Physical therapy nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical therapy nurses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Medical Staff Physician | 13.05% | 150,445 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar physical therapy nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Medical Staff Physician | 13.05% | 150,445 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical therapy nurses
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 33.3%
Physical therapy nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 33.3% |