Senior therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Senior therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior 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 therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 5,470 senior therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 74.0% of all senior therapists are women, while 26.0% are men.
- The average senior therapist age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior therapists is White (68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), Black or African American (7.0%) and Unknown (5.5%).
- Senior therapists are most in-demand in Alexandria, VA.
- The energy industry is the highest-paying for senior therapists.
- 6% of all senior therapists are LGBT.
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Senior therapist gender statistics
74.0% of senior therapists are women and 26.0% of senior therapists are men.
- Female, 74.0%
- Male, 26.0%
Senior therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.0% |
| Male | 26.0% |
Senior therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,927
Female income
$61,682
Senior therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior therapist positions over time. Currently, 74.0% of senior therapists are female.
Senior therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2011 | 34.23% | 65.77% |
| 2012 | 34.01% | 65.99% |
| 2013 | 33.77% | 66.23% |
| 2014 | 32.74% | 67.26% |
| 2015 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2016 | 31.65% | 68.35% |
| 2017 | 30.89% | 69.11% |
| 2018 | 32.03% | 67.97% |
| 2019 | 21.87% | 78.13% |
| 2020 | 29.17% | 70.83% |
| 2021 | 26.02% | 73.98% |
Senior therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Senior Therapist | 26% | 74% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Senior therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior therapists is White, which makes up 68.5% of all senior therapists. Comparatively, 13.9% of senior therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of senior therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Senior therapist race
| Senior therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Senior therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 76.40% | 10.25% | 3.11% | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 76.56% | 7.66% | 2.39% | 10.77% |
| 2020 | 71.95% | 7.01% | 3.66% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 68.51% | 6.97% | 4.57% | 13.94% |
Senior therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino senior therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior therapists have the lowest average salary at $59,816.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,292 |
| White | $63,958 |
| Black or African American | $59,816 |
| Asian | $62,930 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,753 |
Average senior therapist age
See how the average age of senior therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 |
Senior therapist age breakdown
The average age of senior therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the senior therapist population.
Senior therapist age breakdown
| Senior Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Senior therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior therapists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of senior therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior therapists by degree level
| Senior therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,295 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,083 |
Senior therapist employment statistics
Most senior therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where senior therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior therapists work.
Senior therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Senior therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Senior therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 7% |
Senior therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior therapists are health care, professional and non profits.
Senior therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 51% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Senior therapist turnover and employment statistics
Senior therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 1.88% |
Average senior therapist tenure
The average senior therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 863 senior therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Senior therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Therapist | 6.02% | - |
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 11.48% | 20,723 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Similar senior therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 11.48% | 20,723 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior therapists
The most common foreign language among senior therapists is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- German, 7.7%
- Swedish, 3.8%
- Balinese, 3.8%
- Cantonese, 3.8%
- Other, 27.1%
Senior therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Swedish | 3.8% |
| Balinese | 3.8% |
| Cantonese | 3.8% |
| Other | 27.1% |
