Respiratory therapy assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Respiratory therapy assistant demographics by:
Respiratory therapy assistant gender statistics
70.1% of respiratory therapy assistants are women and 29.9% of respiratory therapy assistants are men.
- Female, 70.1%
- Male, 29.9%
Respiratory therapy assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.1% |
| Male | 29.9% |
Respiratory therapy assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,744
Female income
$53,435
Respiratory therapy assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in respiratory therapy assistant positions over time. Currently, 70.1% of respiratory therapy assistants are female.
Respiratory therapy assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.97% | 85.03% |
| 2011 | 14.72% | 85.28% |
| 2012 | 14.76% | 85.24% |
| 2013 | 15.08% | 84.92% |
| 2014 | 17.31% | 82.69% |
| 2015 | 14.96% | 85.04% |
| 2016 | 15.16% | 84.84% |
| 2017 | 16.63% | 83.37% |
| 2018 | 26.26% | 73.74% |
| 2019 | 30.41% | 69.59% |
| 2020 | 30.54% | 69.46% |
| 2021 | 29.87% | 70.13% |
Respiratory therapy assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared respiratory therapy assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Respiratory Therapy Assistant | 30% | 70% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Respiratory therapy assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among respiratory therapy assistants is White, which makes up 57.3% of all respiratory therapy assistants. Comparatively, 14.4% of respiratory therapy assistants are Black or African American and 12.9% of respiratory therapy assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 57.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Respiratory therapy assistant race
| Respiratory therapy assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Respiratory therapy assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how respiratory therapy assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Respiratory therapy assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 63.39% | 14.30% | 8.33% | 11.22% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 13.53% | 9.29% | 10.47% |
| 2020 | 60.65% | 13.35% | 7.47% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 57.26% | 14.40% | 9.48% | 12.92% |
Respiratory therapy assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white respiratory therapy assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american respiratory therapy assistants have the lowest average salary at $56,431.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,491 |
| White | $63,431 |
| Black or African American | $56,431 |
| Asian | $61,468 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,125 |
Average respiratory therapy assistant age
See how the average age of respiratory therapy assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Respiratory therapy assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 44.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 35.5 |
Respiratory therapy assistant age breakdown
The average age of respiratory therapy assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the respiratory therapy assistant population.
Respiratory therapy assistant age breakdown
| Respiratory Therapy Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Respiratory therapy assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for respiratory therapy assistants is associate degree, with 51% of respiratory therapy assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 51%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Respiratory therapy assistants by degree level
| Respiratory therapy assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Respiratory therapy assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, respiratory therapy assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,668 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, respiratory therapy assistants earn a median annual income of $58,751 compared to $52,538 for respiratory therapy assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,668 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,228 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,751 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,538 |
Respiratory therapy assistant employment statistics
Most respiratory therapy assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where respiratory therapy assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where respiratory therapy assistants work.
Respiratory therapy assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Respiratory therapy assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the respiratory therapy assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most respiratory therapy assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Respiratory therapy assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 8% |
Respiratory therapy assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for respiratory therapy assistants are health care, education and government.
Respiratory therapy assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 72% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Respiratory therapy assistant turnover and employment statistics
Respiratory therapy assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for respiratory therapy assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Respiratory therapy assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Respiratory therapy assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 4.32% |
| 2021 | 3.44% |
Average respiratory therapy assistant tenure
The average respiratory therapy assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 187 respiratory therapy assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Respiratory therapy assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Respiratory therapy assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of respiratory therapy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Respiratory Therapy Assistant | 8.23% | - |
| Genetic Technologist | 8.24% | 75,595 |
| Medical Record Consultant | 9.29% | 55,953 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar respiratory therapy assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Genetic Technologist | 8.24% | 75,595 |
| Medical Record Consultant | 9.29% | 55,953 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by respiratory therapy assistants
The most common foreign language among respiratory therapy assistants is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 12.5% and Persian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Urdu, 12.5%
- Persian, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
Respiratory therapy assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Urdu | 12.5% |
| Persian | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
