Registered radiation therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered radiation therapist gender statistics
60.7% of registered radiation therapists are women and 39.3% of registered radiation therapists are men.
- Female, 60.7%
- Male, 39.3%
Registered radiation therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% |
| Male | 39.3% |
Registered radiation therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,743
Female income
$94,888
Registered radiation therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered radiation therapist positions over time. Currently, 60.7% of registered radiation therapists are female.
Registered radiation therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2011 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2012 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2013 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2014 | 37.26% | 62.74% |
| 2015 | 37.48% | 62.52% |
| 2016 | 32.27% | 67.73% |
| 2017 | 44.67% | 55.33% |
| 2018 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2019 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2020 | 34.42% | 65.58% |
| 2021 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
Registered radiation therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered radiation 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 Radiation Therapist | 39% | 61% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Registered radiation therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered radiation therapists is White, which makes up 77.3% of all registered radiation therapists. Comparatively, 8.3% of registered radiation therapists are Unknown and 7.1% of registered radiation therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 77.3%
- Unknown, 8.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Asian, 3.6%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Registered radiation therapist race
| Registered radiation therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Unknown | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Registered radiation therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how registered radiation therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered radiation therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.33% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% |
| 2011 | 84.24% | 5.76% | 2.16% | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 82.80% | 4.00% | 6.28% | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 83.03% | 6.35% | 4.08% | 3.63% |
| 2014 | 76.25% | 7.24% | 7.24% | 6.12% |
| 2015 | 82.54% | 4.73% | 3.68% | 6.31% |
| 2016 | 85.79% | 3.70% | 4.32% | 4.94% |
| 2017 | 81.72% | 4.64% | 6.04% | 5.57% |
| 2018 | 83.29% | 3.54% | 3.54% | 6.50% |
| 2019 | 80.10% | 8.11% | 4.06% | 6.08% |
| 2020 | 74.33% | 4.69% | 5.48% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 77.35% | 2.97% | 3.57% | 7.14% |
Registered radiation therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian registered radiation therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american registered radiation therapists have the lowest average salary at $91,034.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,046 |
| White | $98,510 |
| Black or African American | $91,034 |
| Asian | $109,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,270 |
Registered radiation therapist age breakdown
The average age of registered radiation therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the registered radiation therapist population.
Registered radiation therapist age breakdown
| Registered Radiation Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Registered radiation therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for registered radiation therapists is bachelor's degree, with 44% of registered radiation therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Registered radiation therapists by degree level
| Registered radiation therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Registered radiation therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, registered radiation therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $123,052 annually. With a Master's degree, registered radiation therapists earn a median annual income of $108,660 compared to $103,751 for registered radiation therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,751 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,052 |
Registered radiation therapist employment statistics
Company size where registered radiation therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered radiation therapists work.
Registered radiation therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Registered radiation therapist turnover and employment statistics
Registered radiation therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered radiation therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered radiation therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered radiation therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 2.87% |
| 2016 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 0.00% |
Average registered radiation therapist tenure
The average registered radiation therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 registered radiation therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered radiation therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 21% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Registered radiation therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered radiation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Registered Radiation Therapist | 17.42% | - |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar registered radiation therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by registered radiation therapists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Registered radiation therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |