Pulmonary physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pulmonary physical therapist demographics by:
Pulmonary physical therapist gender statistics
78.8% of pulmonary physical therapists are women and 21.2% of pulmonary physical therapists are men.
- Female, 78.8%
- Male, 21.2%
Pulmonary physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.8% |
| Male | 21.2% |
Pulmonary physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,931
Female income
$59,390
Pulmonary physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pulmonary physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 78.8% of pulmonary physical therapists are female.
Pulmonary physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.35% | 81.65% |
| 2011 | 15.85% | 84.15% |
| 2012 | 18.11% | 81.89% |
| 2013 | 16.19% | 83.81% |
| 2014 | 16.83% | 83.17% |
| 2015 | 16.68% | 83.32% |
| 2016 | 17.29% | 82.71% |
| 2017 | 19.43% | 80.57% |
| 2018 | 17.31% | 82.69% |
| 2019 | 18.07% | 81.93% |
| 2020 | 20.25% | 79.75% |
| 2021 | 21.21% | 78.79% |
Pulmonary physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pulmonary 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% |
| Pulmonary Physical Therapist | 21% | 79% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pulmonary physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pulmonary physical therapists is White, which makes up 75.7% of all pulmonary physical therapists. Comparatively, 12.1% of pulmonary physical therapists are Asian and 5.7% of pulmonary physical therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.7%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Pulmonary physical therapist race
| Pulmonary physical therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Pulmonary physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how pulmonary physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pulmonary physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.06% | 2.48% | 10.26% | 3.73% |
| 2011 | 82.57% | 3.25% | 9.30% | 3.79% |
| 2012 | 79.85% | 3.67% | 10.87% | 4.15% |
| 2013 | 80.40% | 2.71% | 10.76% | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 80.57% | 3.23% | 10.30% | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 80.35% | 3.05% | 10.15% | 4.17% |
| 2016 | 80.22% | 3.28% | 10.81% | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 81.13% | 2.43% | 10.25% | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 80.21% | 2.34% | 11.28% | 4.54% |
| 2019 | 79.38% | 2.76% | 11.47% | 4.13% |
| 2020 | 77.86% | 2.71% | 11.07% | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 75.67% | 2.58% | 12.12% | 5.66% |
Pulmonary physical therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pulmonary physical therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pulmonary physical therapists have the lowest average salary at $60,845.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,861 |
| White | $63,328 |
| Black or African American | $60,845 |
| Asian | $68,351 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,509 |
Average pulmonary physical therapist age
See how the average age of pulmonary physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pulmonary 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 |
Pulmonary physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of pulmonary physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the pulmonary physical therapist population.
Pulmonary physical therapist age breakdown
| Pulmonary Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Pulmonary physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for pulmonary physical therapists is bachelor's degree, with 46% of pulmonary physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 38%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Pulmonary physical therapists by degree level
| Pulmonary physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Pulmonary physical therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pulmonary physical therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,170 annually. With a Doctorate degree, pulmonary physical therapists earn a median annual income of $76,253 compared to $72,853 for pulmonary physical therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,170 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,853 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,253 |
Pulmonary physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Pulmonary physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pulmonary physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pulmonary physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pulmonary 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 pulmonary physical therapist tenure
The average pulmonary physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 pulmonary physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pulmonary physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Pulmonary physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pulmonary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Pulmonary Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| General Internist | 13.05% | 52,865 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar pulmonary physical therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| General Internist | 13.05% | 52,865 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |