Therapeutic massage technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Therapeutic massage technician demographics by:
Therapeutic massage technician gender statistics
75.5% of therapeutic massage technicians are women and 24.5% of therapeutic massage technicians are men.
- Female, 75.5%
- Male, 24.5%
Therapeutic massage technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.5% |
| Male | 24.5% |
Therapeutic massage technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,547
Female income
$42,401
Therapeutic massage technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in therapeutic massage technician positions over time. Currently, 75.5% of therapeutic massage technicians are female.
Therapeutic massage technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.88% | 78.12% |
| 2011 | 19.05% | 80.95% |
| 2012 | 17.74% | 82.26% |
| 2013 | 21.83% | 78.17% |
| 2014 | 23.63% | 76.37% |
| 2015 | 21.33% | 78.67% |
| 2016 | 21.37% | 78.63% |
| 2017 | 19.91% | 80.09% |
| 2018 | 21.39% | 78.61% |
| 2019 | 20.83% | 79.17% |
| 2020 | 25.44% | 74.56% |
| 2021 | 24.53% | 75.47% |
Therapeutic massage technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared therapeutic massage technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Therapeutic Massage Technician | 25% | 75% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Therapeutic massage technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among therapeutic massage technicians is White, which makes up 60.6% of all therapeutic massage technicians. Comparatively, 15.6% of therapeutic massage technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of therapeutic massage technicians are Asian.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Therapeutic massage technician race
| Therapeutic massage technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Therapeutic massage technician race and ethnicity over time
See how therapeutic massage technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Therapeutic massage technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.87% | 3.95% | 7.02% | 12.59% |
| 2011 | 71.55% | 5.19% | 6.86% | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 70.23% | 5.43% | 7.08% | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 70.67% | 5.44% | 7.17% | 13.69% |
| 2014 | 68.27% | 5.21% | 8.49% | 14.55% |
| 2015 | 68.32% | 5.85% | 8.79% | 14.05% |
| 2016 | 66.21% | 6.36% | 8.86% | 14.99% |
| 2017 | 64.53% | 6.01% | 10.94% | 14.80% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 4.89% | 10.46% | 14.27% |
| 2019 | 65.74% | 5.75% | 10.65% | 14.87% |
| 2020 | 61.81% | 5.41% | 11.06% | 16.05% |
| 2021 | 60.63% | 6.06% | 12.32% | 15.61% |
Therapeutic massage technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,465 |
| White | $51,141 |
| Black or African American | $46,322 |
| Asian | $42,202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,167 |
Average therapeutic massage technician age
See how the average age of therapeutic massage technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Therapeutic massage technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 42 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 33 |
Therapeutic massage technician age breakdown
The average age of therapeutic massage technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the therapeutic massage technician population.
Therapeutic massage technician age breakdown
| Therapeutic Massage Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Therapeutic massage technician educational attainment
The most common degree for therapeutic massage technicians is bachelor's degree, with 36% of therapeutic massage technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 21%
Therapeutic massage technicians by degree level
| Therapeutic massage technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 21% |
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Therapeutic massage technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,977 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,520 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,933 |
Therapeutic massage technician employment statistics
Most therapeutic massage technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where therapeutic massage technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where therapeutic massage technicians work.
Therapeutic massage technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Therapeutic massage technician jobs by company type
Employees with the therapeutic massage technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most therapeutic massage technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Therapeutic massage technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
Therapeutic massage technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for therapeutic massage technicians are health care, professional and education.
Therapeutic massage technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Therapeutic massage technician turnover and employment statistics
Therapeutic massage technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for therapeutic massage technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Therapeutic massage technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Therapeutic massage technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.08% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 3.57% |
| 2013 | 3.37% |
| 2014 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 8.03% |
| 2021 | 8.21% |
Average therapeutic massage technician tenure
The average therapeutic massage technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 therapeutic massage technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Therapeutic massage technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Therapeutic massage technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of therapeutic massage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Nurse | 4.40% | 35,787 |
| Lead Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 163,228 |
| Venipuncturist | 7.76% | 9,115 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Prescription Clerk | 9.41% | 66,325 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Therapeutic Massage Technician | 13.02% | - |
Similar therapeutic massage technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Nurse | 4.40% | 35,787 |
| Lead Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 163,228 |
| Venipuncturist | 7.76% | 9,115 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Prescription Clerk | 9.41% | 66,325 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
Foreign languages spoken by therapeutic massage technicians
The most common foreign language among therapeutic massage technicians is Swedish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Swedish, 55.6%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Tagalog, 11.1%
- Spanish, 11.1%
Therapeutic massage technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 55.6% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Tagalog | 11.1% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |