Respiratory therapist assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Respiratory therapist assistant demographics by:
Respiratory therapist assistant gender statistics
67.1% of respiratory therapist assistants are women and 32.9% of respiratory therapist assistants are men.
- Female, 67.1%
- Male, 32.9%
Respiratory therapist assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.1% |
| Male | 32.9% |
Respiratory therapist assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,660
Female income
$52,117
Respiratory therapist assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in respiratory therapist assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.1% of respiratory therapist assistants are female.
Respiratory therapist assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.74% | 67.26% |
| 2011 | 28.79% | 71.21% |
| 2012 | 30.02% | 69.98% |
| 2013 | 31.18% | 68.82% |
| 2014 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2015 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2016 | 33.00% | 67.00% |
| 2017 | 31.64% | 68.36% |
| 2018 | 29.10% | 70.90% |
| 2019 | 29.17% | 70.83% |
| 2020 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
| 2021 | 32.88% | 67.12% |
Respiratory therapist assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared respiratory therapist assistants 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% |
| Respiratory Therapist Assistant | 33% | 67% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Respiratory therapist assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among respiratory therapist assistants is White, which makes up 64.9% of all respiratory therapist assistants. Comparatively, 14.8% of respiratory therapist assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of respiratory therapist assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Respiratory therapist assistant race
| Respiratory therapist assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Respiratory therapist assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how respiratory therapist assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Respiratory therapist assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.52% | 10.01% | 5.79% | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 69.10% | 10.09% | 6.46% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 69.20% | 10.93% | 5.21% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 67.74% | 10.54% | 7.37% | 12.05% |
| 2014 | 66.86% | 9.85% | 7.63% | 13.17% |
| 2015 | 71.02% | 10.04% | 5.24% | 11.62% |
| 2016 | 68.85% | 9.36% | 7.25% | 12.79% |
| 2017 | 64.94% | 11.46% | 6.66% | 13.98% |
| 2018 | 64.56% | 10.78% | 6.93% | 14.85% |
| 2019 | 67.77% | 9.40% | 6.71% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 69.72% | 7.20% | 4.91% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 64.85% | 9.35% | 6.55% | 14.79% |
Respiratory therapist assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian respiratory therapist assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown respiratory therapist assistants have the lowest average salary at $54,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,361 |
| White | $54,788 |
| Black or African American | $55,550 |
| Asian | $63,618 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,483 |
Average respiratory therapist assistant age
See how the average age of respiratory therapist assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Respiratory therapist assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 43 |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
Respiratory therapist assistant age breakdown
The average age of respiratory therapist assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the respiratory therapist assistant population.
Respiratory therapist assistant age breakdown
| Respiratory Therapist Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Respiratory therapist assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for respiratory therapist assistants is associate degree, with 43% of respiratory therapist assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Respiratory therapist assistants by degree level
| Respiratory therapist assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Respiratory therapist assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,678 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,036 |
Respiratory therapist assistant employment statistics
Most respiratory therapist assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where respiratory therapist assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where respiratory therapist assistants work.
Respiratory therapist assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Respiratory therapist assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the respiratory therapist assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most respiratory therapist assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Respiratory therapist assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 6% |
Respiratory therapist assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for respiratory therapist assistants are health care, government and hospitality.
Respiratory therapist assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Respiratory therapist assistant turnover and employment statistics
Respiratory therapist assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for respiratory therapist assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Respiratory therapist assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Respiratory therapist assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 2.04% |
| 2012 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 3.09% |
| 2015 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 1.50% |
| 2018 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 1.25% |
Average respiratory therapist assistant tenure
The average respiratory therapist assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 respiratory therapist assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Respiratory therapist assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Respiratory therapist assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of respiratory therapist assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapist Assistant | 9.50% | - |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Anesthesia Director | 13.05% | 6,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar respiratory therapist assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Anesthesia Director | 13.05% | 6,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by respiratory therapist assistants
The most common foreign language among respiratory therapist assistants is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 12.5% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Thai, 12.5%
- Cantonese, 12.5%
Respiratory therapist assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Thai | 12.5% |
| Cantonese | 12.5% |