Speech therapist technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Speech therapist technician demographics by:
Speech therapist technician gender statistics
70.7% of speech therapist technicians are women and 29.3% of speech therapist technicians are men.
- Female, 70.7%
- Male, 29.3%
Speech therapist technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.7% |
| Male | 29.3% |
Speech therapist technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,555
Female income
$61,229
Speech therapist technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in speech therapist technician positions over time. Currently, 70.7% of speech therapist technicians are female.
Speech therapist technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.94% | 82.06% |
| 2011 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2012 | 17.70% | 82.30% |
| 2013 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2014 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2015 | 17.92% | 82.08% |
| 2016 | 18.16% | 81.84% |
| 2017 | 19.85% | 80.15% |
| 2018 | 30.25% | 69.75% |
| 2019 | 31.41% | 68.59% |
| 2020 | 23.13% | 76.87% |
| 2021 | 29.32% | 70.68% |
Speech therapist technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared speech therapist technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Speech Therapist Technician | 29% | 71% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Speech therapist technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among speech therapist technicians is White, which makes up 51.9% of all speech therapist technicians. Comparatively, 20.1% of speech therapist technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of speech therapist technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 51.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Speech therapist technician race
| Speech therapist technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Speech therapist technician race and ethnicity over time
See how speech therapist technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Speech therapist technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 54.05% | 20.81% | 7.08% | 15.32% |
| 2019 | 59.12% | 18.84% | 5.45% | 12.91% |
| 2020 | 56.52% | 13.68% | 5.68% | 16.52% |
| 2021 | 51.91% | 14.26% | 6.43% | 20.09% |
Speech therapist technician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino speech therapist technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White speech therapist technicians have the lowest average salary at $61,117.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,350 |
| White | $61,117 |
| Black or African American | $62,128 |
| Asian | $61,757 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,479 |
Average speech therapist technician age
See how the average age of speech therapist technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Speech therapist technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 33.5 |
| White | 32 | 29 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 36 |
| Asian | 32 | 27.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5 | 29 |
Speech therapist technician age breakdown
The average age of speech therapist technicians is 20-30 years years old, representing 46% of the speech therapist technician population.
Speech therapist technician age breakdown
| Speech Therapist Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 27% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 46% |
Speech therapist technician educational attainment
The most common degree for speech therapist technicians is bachelor's degree, with 52% of speech therapist technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Speech therapist technicians by degree level
| Speech therapist technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Speech therapist technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, speech therapist technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,289 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, speech therapist technicians earn a median annual income of $61,108 compared to $58,468 for speech therapist technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,289 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,129 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,108 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,468 |
Speech therapist technician employment statistics
Most speech therapist technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where speech therapist technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where speech therapist technicians work.
Speech therapist technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Speech therapist technician jobs by company type
Employees with the speech therapist technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most speech therapist technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Speech therapist technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 5% |
Speech therapist technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for speech therapist technicians are health care, education and media.
Speech therapist technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 45% |
| Education | 27% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Speech therapist technician turnover and employment statistics
Speech therapist technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for speech therapist technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Speech therapist technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Speech therapist technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 3.03% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 5.00% |
Average speech therapist technician tenure
The average speech therapist technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 speech therapist technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Speech therapist technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Speech therapist technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of speech therapist technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 107,110 |
| Records Management Analyst | 9.29% | 80,202 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Speech Therapist Technician | 14.51% | - |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar speech therapist technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 107,110 |
| Records Management Analyst | 9.29% | 80,202 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by speech therapist technicians
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
Speech therapist technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |