Senior radiation therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Senior radiation therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior radiation therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior radiation therapist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior radiation therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 9,520 senior radiation therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 65.9% of all senior radiation therapists are women, while 34.1% are men.
- The average senior radiation therapist age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior radiation therapists is White (70.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%), Unknown (8.7%) and Black or African American (6.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 17% of all senior radiation therapists are LGBT.
- Senior radiation therapists are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Senior radiation therapist demographics by:
Senior radiation therapist gender statistics
65.9% of senior radiation therapists are women and 34.1% of senior radiation therapists are men.
- Female, 65.9%
- Male, 34.1%
Senior radiation therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.9% |
| Male | 34.1% |
Senior radiation therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,595
Female income
$74,162
Senior radiation therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior radiation therapist positions over time. Currently, 65.9% of senior radiation therapists are female.
Senior radiation therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.84% | 69.16% |
| 2011 | 31.99% | 68.01% |
| 2012 | 42.64% | 57.36% |
| 2013 | 49.50% | 50.50% |
| 2014 | 32.19% | 67.81% |
| 2015 | 32.40% | 67.60% |
| 2016 | 27.58% | 72.42% |
| 2017 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
| 2018 | 39.65% | 60.35% |
| 2019 | 35.11% | 64.89% |
| 2020 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2021 | 34.09% | 65.91% |
Senior radiation therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior radiation therapists 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% |
| Senior Radiation Therapist | 34% | 66% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Senior radiation therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior radiation therapists is White, which makes up 70.0% of all senior radiation therapists. Comparatively, 9.4% of senior radiation therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of senior radiation therapists are Unknown.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Unknown, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Senior radiation therapist race
| Senior radiation therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Senior radiation therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior radiation therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior radiation therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.03% | 7.15% | 5.48% | 8.26% |
| 2011 | 76.94% | 8.91% | 3.64% | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 75.50% | 7.15% | 7.77% | 7.97% |
| 2013 | 75.72% | 9.51% | 5.57% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 68.94% | 10.39% | 8.72% | 8.38% |
| 2015 | 75.23% | 7.89% | 5.16% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 78.48% | 6.86% | 5.80% | 7.20% |
| 2017 | 74.41% | 7.80% | 7.52% | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 75.98% | 6.70% | 5.03% | 8.76% |
| 2019 | 72.79% | 11.26% | 5.54% | 8.34% |
| 2020 | 67.02% | 7.85% | 6.96% | 11.65% |
| 2021 | 70.04% | 6.13% | 5.05% | 9.40% |
Senior radiation therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior radiation therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior radiation therapists have the lowest average salary at $71,712.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,156 |
| White | $76,448 |
| Black or African American | $71,712 |
| Asian | $83,451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,667 |
Senior radiation therapist age breakdown
The average age of senior radiation therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the senior radiation therapist population.
Senior radiation therapist age breakdown
| Senior Radiation Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Senior radiation therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior radiation therapists is associate degree, with 45% of senior radiation therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Senior radiation therapists by degree level
| Senior radiation therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Senior radiation therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior radiation therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,551 annually. With a Master's degree, senior radiation therapists earn a median annual income of $82,772 compared to $79,728 for senior radiation therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,772 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,728 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,551 |
Senior radiation therapist employment statistics
Company size where senior radiation therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior radiation therapists work.
Senior radiation therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Senior radiation therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior radiation therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior radiation therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Senior radiation therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior radiation therapist turnover and employment statistics
Senior radiation therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior radiation therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior radiation therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior radiation therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 2.87% |
| 2016 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 0.00% |
Average senior radiation therapist tenure
The average senior radiation therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 senior radiation therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior radiation therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Senior radiation therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior radiation therapists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Anesthesiologist, Pain Management Specialist | 13.05% | 63,841 |
| Senior Radiation Therapist | 17.42% | - |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar senior radiation therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Anesthesiologist, Pain Management Specialist | 13.05% | 63,841 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior radiation therapists
The most common foreign language among senior radiation therapists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Bulgarian, 8.3%
- Ukrainian, 8.3%
- Gujarati, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Senior radiation therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Bulgarian | 8.3% |
| Ukrainian | 8.3% |
| Gujarati | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
