Rehabilitation psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Rehabilitation psychologist demographics by:
Rehabilitation psychologist gender statistics
58.6% of rehabilitation psychologists are women and 41.4% of rehabilitation psychologists are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Rehabilitation psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Rehabilitation psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,473
Female income
$72,462
Rehabilitation psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rehabilitation psychologist positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of rehabilitation psychologists are female.
Rehabilitation psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.92% | 52.08% |
| 2011 | 45.82% | 54.18% |
| 2012 | 42.68% | 57.32% |
| 2013 | 40.75% | 59.25% |
| 2014 | 42.96% | 57.04% |
| 2015 | 41.10% | 58.90% |
| 2016 | 40.26% | 59.74% |
| 2017 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2018 | 44.70% | 55.30% |
| 2019 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
| 2020 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
| 2021 | 41.38% | 58.62% |
Rehabilitation psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared rehabilitation psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Rehabilitation Psychologist | 41% | 59% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Rehabilitation psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rehabilitation psychologists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all rehabilitation psychologists. Comparatively, 7.7% of rehabilitation psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.0% of rehabilitation psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Rehabilitation psychologist race
| Rehabilitation psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Rehabilitation psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how rehabilitation psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rehabilitation psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.24% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 87.15% | 2.64% | 2.86% | 5.72% |
| 2019 | 84.33% | 3.47% | 3.47% | 7.04% |
| 2020 | 81.28% | 4.28% | 3.43% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 81.20% | 3.95% | 3.47% | 7.71% |
Rehabilitation psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white rehabilitation psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown rehabilitation psychologists have the lowest average salary at $72,966.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,966 |
| White | $78,753 |
| Black or African American | $76,684 |
| Asian | $76,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,406 |
Average rehabilitation psychologist age
See how the average age of rehabilitation psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rehabilitation psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 51 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 39 |
Rehabilitation psychologist age breakdown
The average age of rehabilitation psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the rehabilitation psychologist population.
Rehabilitation psychologist age breakdown
| Rehabilitation Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Rehabilitation psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for rehabilitation psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 52% of rehabilitation psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Master's, 20%
- Diploma, 4%
Rehabilitation psychologists by degree level
| Rehabilitation psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Rehabilitation psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,555 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,978 |
Rehabilitation psychologist employment statistics
Company size where rehabilitation psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rehabilitation psychologists work.
Rehabilitation psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Rehabilitation psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Rehabilitation psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rehabilitation psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rehabilitation psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rehabilitation psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 0.92% |
Average rehabilitation psychologist tenure
The average rehabilitation psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 rehabilitation psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Rehabilitation psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Rehabilitation psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rehabilitation psychologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Adviser | 7.51% | 11,974 |
| Political Researcher | 10.82% | 4,849 |
| Geropsychologist | 11.87% | 4,175 |
| Planner | 13.00% | 15,269 |
| Rehabilitation Psychologist | 19.82% | - |
Similar rehabilitation psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Adviser | 7.51% | 11,974 |
| Political Researcher | 10.82% | 4,849 |
| Geropsychologist | 11.87% | 4,175 |
| Planner | 13.00% | 15,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by rehabilitation psychologists
The most common foreign language among rehabilitation psychologists is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Rehabilitation psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |