Physiotherapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Physiotherapist demographics by:
Physiotherapist gender statistics
60.1% of physiotherapists are women and 39.9% of physiotherapists are men.
- Female, 60.1%
- Male, 39.9%
Physiotherapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.1% |
| Male | 39.9% |
Physiotherapist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,444
Female income
$59,226
Physiotherapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physiotherapist positions over time. Currently, 60.1% of physiotherapists are female.
Physiotherapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2011 | 31.68% | 68.32% |
| 2012 | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 2013 | 32.23% | 67.77% |
| 2014 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
| 2015 | 33.01% | 66.99% |
| 2016 | 33.98% | 66.02% |
| 2017 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2018 | 34.01% | 65.99% |
| 2019 | 35.20% | 64.80% |
| 2020 | 38.47% | 61.53% |
| 2021 | 39.86% | 60.14% |
Physiotherapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared physiotherapists 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% |
| Physiotherapist | 40% | 60% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Physiotherapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physiotherapists is White, which makes up 68.5% of all physiotherapists. Comparatively, 17.7% of physiotherapists are Asian and 6.6% of physiotherapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.5%
- Asian, 17.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Physiotherapist race
| Physiotherapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Asian | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Physiotherapist race and ethnicity over time
See how physiotherapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physiotherapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.91% | 3.03% | 15.85% | 4.62% |
| 2011 | 75.41% | 3.80% | 14.89% | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 72.70% | 4.22% | 16.46% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 73.25% | 3.26% | 16.34% | 5.16% |
| 2014 | 73.41% | 3.78% | 15.89% | 5.00% |
| 2015 | 73.20% | 3.60% | 15.74% | 5.06% |
| 2016 | 73.07% | 3.84% | 16.40% | 5.25% |
| 2017 | 73.98% | 2.98% | 15.84% | 5.65% |
| 2018 | 73.05% | 2.89% | 16.87% | 5.43% |
| 2019 | 72.23% | 3.31% | 17.06% | 5.02% |
| 2020 | 70.71% | 3.26% | 16.66% | 6.23% |
| 2021 | 68.52% | 3.13% | 17.71% | 6.55% |
Physiotherapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physiotherapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american physiotherapists have the lowest average salary at $60,580.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,452 |
| White | $62,885 |
| Black or African American | $60,580 |
| Asian | $67,532 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,979 |
Average physiotherapist age
See how the average age of physiotherapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physiotherapist 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 |
Physiotherapist age breakdown
The average age of physiotherapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the physiotherapist population.
Physiotherapist age breakdown
| Physiotherapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Physiotherapist educational attainment
The most common degree for physiotherapists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of physiotherapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Physiotherapists by degree level
| Physiotherapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Physiotherapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, physiotherapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,464 annually. With a Doctorate degree, physiotherapists earn a median annual income of $74,796 compared to $71,677 for physiotherapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,464 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,677 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,796 |
Physiotherapist employment statistics
Company size where physiotherapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physiotherapists work.
Physiotherapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Physiotherapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for physiotherapists are health care, technology and non profits.
Physiotherapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 36% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Physiotherapist turnover and employment statistics
Physiotherapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physiotherapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physiotherapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physiotherapist 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 physiotherapist tenure
The average physiotherapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 916 physiotherapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Physiotherapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Physiotherapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physiotherapists 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 Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Physiotherapist | 11.89% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Family Physician | 13.05% | 47,352 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar physiotherapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Family Physician | 13.05% | 47,352 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by physiotherapists
The most common foreign language among physiotherapists is Hindi at 13.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 13.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Hindi, 13.3%
- Spanish, 13.3%
- Swedish, 10.0%
- Gujarati, 10.0%
- Marathi, 6.7%
- Other, 46.7%
Physiotherapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 13.3% |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| Swedish | 10.0% |
| Gujarati | 10.0% |
| Marathi | 6.7% |
| Other | 46.7% |