Registered physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered physical therapist gender statistics
66.2% of registered physical therapists are women and 33.8% of registered physical therapists are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
Registered physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
Registered physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,089
Female income
$61,731
Registered physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of registered physical therapists are female.
Registered physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.92% | 70.08% |
| 2011 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2012 | 29.58% | 70.42% |
| 2013 | 26.84% | 73.16% |
| 2014 | 27.77% | 72.23% |
| 2015 | 27.54% | 72.46% |
| 2016 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2017 | 31.41% | 68.59% |
| 2018 | 28.45% | 71.55% |
| 2019 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2020 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2021 | 33.83% | 66.17% |
Registered physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered 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% |
| Registered Physical Therapist | 34% | 66% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Registered physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered physical therapists is White, which makes up 69.9% of all registered physical therapists. Comparatively, 15.0% of registered physical therapists are Asian and 7.3% of registered physical therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.9%
- Asian, 15.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Registered physical therapist race
| Registered physical therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Asian | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Registered physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how registered physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.27% | 3.50% | 13.16% | 5.37% |
| 2011 | 76.78% | 4.27% | 12.20% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 74.06% | 4.69% | 13.77% | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 74.61% | 3.73% | 13.65% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 74.78% | 4.25% | 13.20% | 5.76% |
| 2015 | 74.56% | 4.07% | 13.05% | 5.82% |
| 2016 | 74.43% | 4.30% | 13.71% | 6.00% |
| 2017 | 75.34% | 3.45% | 13.15% | 6.41% |
| 2018 | 74.42% | 3.36% | 14.18% | 6.19% |
| 2019 | 73.59% | 3.78% | 14.37% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 72.08% | 3.73% | 13.97% | 6.99% |
| 2021 | 69.88% | 3.60% | 15.02% | 7.31% |
Registered physical therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian registered physical therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american registered physical therapists have the lowest average salary at $63,130.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,064 |
| White | $65,511 |
| Black or African American | $63,130 |
| Asian | $70,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,641 |
Average registered physical therapist age
See how the average age of registered physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Registered 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 |
Registered physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of registered physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the registered physical therapist population.
Registered physical therapist age breakdown
| Registered Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Registered physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for registered physical therapists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of registered physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Registered physical therapists by degree level
| Registered physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Registered physical therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, registered physical therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,552 annually. With a Doctorate degree, registered physical therapists earn a median annual income of $77,801 compared to $74,584 for registered physical therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,552 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,584 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,801 |
Registered physical therapist employment statistics
Most registered physical therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where registered physical therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered physical therapists work.
Registered physical therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Registered physical therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the registered physical therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most registered physical therapists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Registered physical therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 2% |
Registered physical therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for registered physical therapists are health care, professional and non profits.
Registered physical therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Registered physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Registered physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered 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 registered physical therapist tenure
The average registered physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 registered physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Registered physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered 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 |
| Registered Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 49,698 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar registered 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 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 49,698 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by registered physical therapists
The most common foreign language among registered physical therapists is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 33.3% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Hindi, 33.3%
- Dutch, 33.3%
Registered physical therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Hindi | 33.3% |
| Dutch | 33.3% |
