Physiotherapy assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Physiotherapy assistant demographics by:
Physiotherapy assistant gender statistics
84.1% of physiotherapy assistants are women and 15.9% of physiotherapy assistants are men.
- Female, 84.1%
- Male, 15.9%
Physiotherapy assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.1% |
| Male | 15.9% |
Physiotherapy assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,993
Female income
$51,392
Physiotherapy assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physiotherapy assistant positions over time. Currently, 84.1% of physiotherapy assistants are female.
Physiotherapy assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.94% | 88.06% |
| 2011 | 13.14% | 86.86% |
| 2012 | 11.69% | 88.31% |
| 2013 | 11.58% | 88.42% |
| 2014 | 14.48% | 85.52% |
| 2015 | 13.15% | 86.85% |
| 2016 | 13.51% | 86.49% |
| 2017 | 12.75% | 87.25% |
| 2018 | 13.81% | 86.19% |
| 2019 | 15.71% | 84.29% |
| 2020 | 14.37% | 85.63% |
| 2021 | 15.91% | 84.09% |
Physiotherapy assistant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy Assistant | 16% | 84% |
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Physiotherapy assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physiotherapy assistants is White, which makes up 73.8% of all physiotherapy assistants. Comparatively, 8.8% of physiotherapy assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of physiotherapy assistants are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Physiotherapy assistant race
| Physiotherapy assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Physiotherapy assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how physiotherapy assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physiotherapy assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.22% | 7.10% | 3.91% | 9.47% |
| 2011 | 79.08% | 6.93% | 4.58% | 7.43% |
| 2012 | 78.16% | 6.97% | 4.65% | 8.59% |
| 2013 | 81.23% | 4.83% | 4.28% | 6.92% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 5.32% | 6.16% | 7.83% |
| 2015 | 78.32% | 5.09% | 5.66% | 8.48% |
| 2016 | 76.85% | 6.73% | 5.30% | 9.01% |
| 2017 | 76.44% | 3.93% | 6.94% | 10.32% |
| 2018 | 77.65% | 4.42% | 5.50% | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 79.64% | 4.11% | 5.90% | 8.75% |
| 2020 | 75.22% | 3.44% | 7.35% | 9.67% |
| 2021 | 73.78% | 5.08% | 7.30% | 8.83% |
Physiotherapy assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physiotherapy assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino physiotherapy assistants have the lowest average salary at $49,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,944 |
| White | $52,577 |
| Black or African American | $52,393 |
| Asian | $53,268 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,850 |
Average physiotherapy assistant age
See how the average age of physiotherapy assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physiotherapy assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 35 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Asian | 33 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 33 |
Physiotherapy assistant age breakdown
The average age of physiotherapy assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the physiotherapy assistant population.
Physiotherapy assistant age breakdown
| Physiotherapy Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Physiotherapy assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for physiotherapy assistants is bachelor's degree, with 56% of physiotherapy assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Physiotherapy assistants by degree level
| Physiotherapy assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Physiotherapy assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,899 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,692 |
Physiotherapy assistant turnover and employment statistics
Physiotherapy assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physiotherapy assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physiotherapy assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physiotherapy assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.23% |
| 2011 | 3.36% |
| 2012 | 4.46% |
| 2013 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 3.14% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 5.19% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average physiotherapy assistant tenure
The average physiotherapy assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 physiotherapy assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Physiotherapy assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Physiotherapy assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physiotherapy assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Operating Room Assistant | 4.62% | 218,839 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistants | 7.18% | 44,824 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Physiotherapy Assistant | 7.31% | - |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Similar physiotherapy assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Operating Room Assistant | 4.62% | 218,839 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistants | 7.18% | 44,824 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Certified Massage Therapist | 11.49% | 61,567 |
Foreign languages spoken by physiotherapy assistants
The most common foreign language among physiotherapy assistants is French at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 16.7%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Other, 24.9%
Physiotherapy assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 16.7% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Other | 24.9% |