Respiratory therapy director demographics and statistics in the US
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Respiratory therapy director gender statistics
41.0% of respiratory therapy directors are women and 59.0% of respiratory therapy directors are men.
- Male, 59.0%
- Female, 41.0%
Respiratory therapy director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.0% |
| Female | 41.0% |
Respiratory therapy director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,222
Female income
$95,011
Respiratory therapy director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in respiratory therapy director positions over time. Currently, 41.0% of respiratory therapy directors are female.
Respiratory therapy director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
| 2011 | 61.51% | 38.49% |
| 2012 | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 2013 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2014 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2015 | 62.53% | 37.47% |
| 2016 | 60.94% | 39.06% |
| 2017 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2018 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2019 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2020 | 58.13% | 41.87% |
| 2021 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
Respiratory therapy director related jobs gender ratio
We compared respiratory therapy directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Respiratory Therapy Director | 59% | 41% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Respiratory therapy director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among respiratory therapy directors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all respiratory therapy directors. Comparatively, 14.3% of respiratory therapy directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of respiratory therapy directors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Respiratory therapy director race
| Respiratory therapy director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Respiratory therapy director race and ethnicity over time
See how respiratory therapy director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Respiratory therapy director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.67% | 10.92% | 6.52% | 10.07% |
| 2011 | 70.94% | 10.65% | 6.02% | 10.39% |
| 2012 | 68.59% | 11.04% | 6.40% | 11.02% |
| 2013 | 69.30% | 11.45% | 6.78% | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 68.33% | 11.72% | 6.78% | 11.00% |
| 2015 | 67.84% | 11.32% | 7.00% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 67.48% | 10.79% | 7.03% | 12.19% |
| 2017 | 67.96% | 10.20% | 6.94% | 12.37% |
| 2018 | 66.02% | 11.16% | 7.33% | 12.92% |
| 2019 | 68.07% | 10.06% | 6.89% | 12.44% |
| 2020 | 65.27% | 10.25% | 6.82% | 12.92% |
| 2021 | 61.43% | 11.33% | 7.95% | 14.31% |
Respiratory therapy director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian respiratory therapy directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american respiratory therapy directors have the lowest average salary at $98,456.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,102 |
| White | $102,205 |
| Black or African American | $98,456 |
| Asian | $106,284 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,253 |
Average respiratory therapy director age
See how the average age of respiratory therapy directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Respiratory therapy director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Respiratory therapy director age breakdown
The average age of respiratory therapy directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the respiratory therapy director population.
Respiratory therapy director age breakdown
| Respiratory Therapy Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Respiratory therapy director educational attainment
The most common degree for respiratory therapy directors is associate degree, with 47% of respiratory therapy directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Master's, 15%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Respiratory therapy directors by degree level
| Respiratory therapy director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Respiratory therapy director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, respiratory therapy directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,802 annually. With a Master's degree, respiratory therapy directors earn a median annual income of $113,668 compared to $101,958 for respiratory therapy directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,668 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,958 |
| Doctorate Degree | $130,802 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,418 |
Respiratory therapy director employment statistics
Most respiratory therapy directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where respiratory therapy directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where respiratory therapy directors work.
Respiratory therapy director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Respiratory therapy director jobs by company type
Employees with the respiratory therapy director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most respiratory therapy directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Respiratory therapy director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Respiratory therapy director jobs by industry
The most common industries for respiratory therapy directors are health care, education and government.
Respiratory therapy director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 68% |
| Education | 13% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Respiratory therapy director turnover and employment statistics
Respiratory therapy director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for respiratory therapy directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Respiratory therapy director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Respiratory therapy director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average respiratory therapy director tenure
The average respiratory therapy director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 238 respiratory therapy directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Respiratory therapy director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Respiratory therapy director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of respiratory therapy directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | 4.08% | 44,431 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 9,888 |
| Respiratory Therapy Director | 11.66% | - |
| Welfare Director | 14.16% | 4,851 |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 16.20% | 73,449 |
Similar respiratory therapy director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | 4.08% | 44,431 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 9,888 |
| Welfare Director | 14.16% | 4,851 |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 16.20% | 73,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by respiratory therapy directors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Respiratory therapy director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
