Sex therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sex therapist gender statistics
64.1% of sex therapists are women and 35.9% of sex therapists are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Sex therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Sex therapist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,294
Female income
$52,546
Sex therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sex therapist positions over time. Currently, 64.1% of sex therapists are female.
Sex therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2011 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2012 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2013 | 36.40% | 63.60% |
| 2014 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
| 2015 | 35.78% | 64.22% |
| 2016 | 35.53% | 64.47% |
| 2017 | 37.08% | 62.92% |
| 2018 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2019 | 37.46% | 62.54% |
| 2020 | 33.25% | 66.75% |
| 2021 | 35.90% | 64.10% |
Sex therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sex 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% |
| Sex Therapist | 36% | 64% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Sex therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sex therapists is White, which makes up 62.4% of all sex therapists. Comparatively, 17.3% of sex therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of sex therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Sex therapist race
| Sex therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Sex therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how sex therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sex therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.43% | 7.93% | 4.84% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 70.36% | 8.74% | 4.64% | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 70.43% | 8.67% | 4.29% | 13.25% |
| 2013 | 68.21% | 9.95% | 6.94% | 12.55% |
| 2014 | 69.29% | 9.21% | 5.88% | 12.56% |
| 2015 | 68.22% | 8.07% | 5.96% | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 69.63% | 8.42% | 4.93% | 14.32% |
| 2017 | 68.12% | 7.52% | 6.01% | 15.24% |
| 2018 | 67.35% | 8.88% | 6.07% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 65.89% | 9.70% | 5.74% | 15.36% |
| 2020 | 65.46% | 7.51% | 4.94% | 16.73% |
| 2021 | 62.39% | 9.21% | 5.58% | 17.32% |
Sex therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sex therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sex therapists have the lowest average salary at $48,501.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,487 |
| White | $49,333 |
| Black or African American | $48,501 |
| Asian | $57,136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,446 |
Average sex therapist age
See how the average age of sex therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sex therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33.5 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 32 |
Sex therapist age breakdown
The average age of sex therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the sex therapist population.
Sex therapist age breakdown
| Sex Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Sex therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for sex therapists is master's degree, with 56% of sex therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Master's, 56%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sex therapists by degree level
| Sex therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sex therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sex therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,354 annually. With a Master's degree, sex therapists earn a median annual income of $57,425 compared to $52,757 for sex therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,425 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,757 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,354 |
Sex therapist employment statistics
Most sex therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where sex therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sex therapists work.
Sex therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Sex therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the sex therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sex therapists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Sex therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 19% |
Sex therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for sex therapists are health care, government and professional.
Sex therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 48% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Sex therapist turnover and employment statistics
Sex therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sex therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sex therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sex therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 3.56% |
| 2012 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 2.79% |
| 2014 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average sex therapist tenure
The average sex therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 sex therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sex therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Sex therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sex 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | - |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar sex therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by sex therapists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sex therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |