Sex Therapist Demographics and Statistics In The US
Sex Therapist Statistics By Gender
64.1% of sex therapists are women and 35.9% of sex therapists are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Sex Therapists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Sex Therapist
Women Earn $1.02 For Every $1 Earned By Men
Sex Therapist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the sex therapist position over time.
Sex Therapist Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Sex Therapist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among sex therapists is White, which makes up 62.4% of all sex therapists. Comparatively, there are 17.3% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 9.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among sex therapists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Sex Therapist Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,487 |
| White | $49,333 |
| Black or African American | $48,501 |
| Asian | $57,136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,446 |
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Average Age of a Sex Therapist
We determined the average age of sex therapists based on ethnicity and gender.
Sex Therapist Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of sex therapist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of sex therapists is 40+ years old, which represents 40% of the population.
Sex Therapist Age
| Sex Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Types of Sex Therapist Degree Levels
The most common degree for sex therapists is master's degree 56% of sex therapists earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 34% and rounding it off is associate degree with 4%.
- Masters, 56%
- Bachelors, 34%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sex Therapists By Education
| Sex Therapist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Masters | 56% |
| Bachelors | 34% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sex Therapist Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,425 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,757 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,354 |
Sex Therapist Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where sex therapists work. We found most sex therapists work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most sex therapists is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire sex therapists.
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% |
The Types Of Companies Sex Therapist Work In
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Sex Therapists
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ sex therapists. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of sex therapists changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Sex Therapist Stay in a Job
By looking over 138 sex therapists resumes, we figured out that the average sex therapist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 42%.
Sex Therapist Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Sex Therapists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to sex therapists.
| 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 |
Sex Therapist 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% |