Recreational therapy aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Recreational therapy aide gender statistics
76.1% of recreational therapy aides are women and 23.9% of recreational therapy aides are men.
- Female, 76.1%
- Male, 23.9%
Recreational therapy aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.1% |
| Male | 23.9% |
Recreational therapy aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,561
Female income
$54,638
Recreational therapy aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recreational therapy aide positions over time. Currently, 76.1% of recreational therapy aides are female.
Recreational therapy aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.04% | 69.96% |
| 2011 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
| 2012 | 25.11% | 74.89% |
| 2013 | 22.67% | 77.33% |
| 2014 | 19.63% | 80.37% |
| 2015 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
| 2016 | 21.56% | 78.44% |
| 2017 | 26.02% | 73.98% |
| 2018 | 26.51% | 73.49% |
| 2019 | 21.56% | 78.44% |
| 2020 | 21.78% | 78.22% |
| 2021 | 23.90% | 76.10% |
Recreational therapy aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared recreational therapy aides 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% |
| Recreational Therapy Aide | 24% | 76% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Recreational therapy aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recreational therapy aides is White, which makes up 74.7% of all recreational therapy aides. Comparatively, 10.2% of recreational therapy aides are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of recreational therapy aides are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Recreational therapy aide race
| Recreational therapy aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Recreational therapy aide race and ethnicity over time
See how recreational therapy aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recreational therapy aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.88% | 11.18% | 2.48% | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 10.56% | 2.82% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 7.94% | 3.17% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 81.56% | 7.84% | 2.35% | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 9.14% | 5.88% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 10.00% | 1.67% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 79.08% | 11.11% | 4.58% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 79.01% | 7.41% | 4.32% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 13.01% | 4.79% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 74.94% | 10.85% | 5.17% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 72.97% | 6.49% | 9.19% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 74.73% | 6.53% | 3.27% | 10.21% |
Recreational therapy aide wage gap by race
According to our data, white recreational therapy aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino recreational therapy aides have the lowest average salary at $50,937.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,387 |
| White | $58,017 |
| Black or African American | $55,450 |
| Asian | $57,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,937 |
Recreational therapy aide age breakdown
The average age of recreational therapy aides is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the recreational therapy aide population.
Recreational therapy aide age breakdown
| Recreational Therapy Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Recreational therapy aide educational attainment
The most common degree for recreational therapy aides is bachelor's degree, with 61% of recreational therapy aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Recreational therapy aides by degree level
| Recreational therapy aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Recreational therapy aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recreational therapy aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,740 annually. With a Associate degree, recreational therapy aides earn a median annual income of $46,496 compared to $41,316 for recreational therapy aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,316 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,740 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,496 |
Recreational therapy aide employment statistics
Most recreational therapy aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where recreational therapy aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recreational therapy aides work.
Recreational therapy aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Recreational therapy aide jobs by company type
Employees with the recreational therapy aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recreational therapy aides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Recreational therapy aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 8% |
Recreational therapy aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for recreational therapy aides are health care, government and non profits.
Recreational therapy aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Recreational therapy aide turnover and employment statistics
Recreational therapy aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recreational therapy aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recreational therapy aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recreational therapy aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 3.70% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average recreational therapy aide tenure
The average recreational therapy aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 recreational therapy aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Recreational therapy aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Recreational therapy aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recreational therapy aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational Therapy Aide | 9.40% | - |
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| General Practice | 13.05% | 55,666 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar recreational therapy aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| General Practice | 13.05% | 55,666 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by recreational therapy aides
The most common foreign language among recreational therapy aides is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Malayalam at 11.1% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Malayalam, 11.1%
- Korean, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Hebrew, 11.1%
Recreational therapy aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Malayalam | 11.1% |
| Korean | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Hebrew | 11.1% |