The respiratory therapist workforce reached a whopping 131,531 in 2020! Among those workers, we discovered that 59.3% of them are women, while 36.9% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among respiratory therapists is White, which makes up 63.2% of all respiratory therapists. Comparatively, there are 14.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 12.4% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of respiratory therapists are located in Phoenix, AZ and Memphis, TN. Respiratory therapists are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies. Taking it a step further, respiratory therapists are more likely to find a job in the health care industry. And perhaps the best information we found was that California, Hawaii, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey are where respiratory therapists find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about respiratory therapist demographics? We analyzed 32,611 respiratory therapists resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Respiratory Therapist Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as respiratory therapists. Keep reading to find out what the results for respiratory therapists were.
Respiratory Therapist Gender Ratio
Among respiratory therapists, 59.3% of them are women compared to 36.9% which are men.
- Female, 59.3%
- Male, 36.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
Respiratory Therapist Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among respiratory therapists is White, which makes up 63.2% of all respiratory therapists. Comparatively, there are 14.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 12.4% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Respiratory Therapists
The chart below shows that 42.9% of respiratory therapists speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Malayalam, 100.0%
Respiratory Therapist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among respiratory therapists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Respiratory Therapist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the respiratory therapist position over time.
Respiratory Therapist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of respiratory therapists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Number Of Years On The Job For Respiratory Therapist
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Respiratory Therapists with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and nutrient management specialist have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 92% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 94% |
| Obstetrical Nurse | 4% | 92% |
| Respiratory Therapist | 37% | 59% |
| Associate Doctor | 66% | 23% |
| Nutrient Management Specialist | 71% | 29% |
| Flight Surgeon | 78% | 21% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Respiratory Therapists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to respiratory therapists.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Diet Counselor | 10.79% |
| Respiratory Therapist | 14.32% |
| Ward Supervisor | 16.45% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 19.27% |
| Medical Art Therapist | 21.51% |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 23.61% |
| Industrial Therapist | 24.15% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Respiratory Therapist?
Respiratory Therapist Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Asian women make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Respiratory Therapist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,937 |
| Master's Degree | $51,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,601 |
Respiratory Therapist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
