Therapeutic mentor demographics and statistics in the US
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Therapeutic mentor demographics by:
Therapeutic mentor gender statistics
61.1% of therapeutic mentors are women and 38.9% of therapeutic mentors are men.
- Female, 61.1%
- Male, 38.9%
Therapeutic mentor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.1% |
| Male | 38.9% |
Therapeutic mentor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,180
Female income
$42,923
Therapeutic mentor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in therapeutic mentor positions over time. Currently, 61.1% of therapeutic mentors are female.
Therapeutic mentor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2011 | 36.54% | 63.46% |
| 2012 | 39.09% | 60.91% |
| 2013 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2014 | 36.76% | 63.24% |
| 2015 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2016 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
| 2017 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2018 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2019 | 39.03% | 60.97% |
| 2020 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
| 2021 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
Therapeutic mentor related jobs gender ratio
We compared therapeutic mentors 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% |
| Therapeutic Mentor | 39% | 61% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Therapeutic mentor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among therapeutic mentors is White, which makes up 58.9% of all therapeutic mentors. Comparatively, 20.0% of therapeutic mentors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of therapeutic mentors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
Therapeutic mentor race
| Therapeutic mentor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
Therapeutic mentor race and ethnicity over time
See how therapeutic mentor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Therapeutic mentor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.59% | 12.78% | 4.39% | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 65.13% | 12.05% | 4.18% | 15.33% |
| 2012 | 63.20% | 10.25% | 3.86% | 16.91% |
| 2013 | 61.50% | 11.61% | 4.68% | 16.83% |
| 2014 | 64.88% | 8.71% | 5.03% | 17.38% |
| 2015 | 63.56% | 10.74% | 3.99% | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 63.26% | 10.51% | 4.71% | 17.19% |
| 2017 | 61.54% | 10.36% | 4.26% | 18.78% |
| 2018 | 61.78% | 8.47% | 5.06% | 20.14% |
| 2019 | 61.80% | 9.59% | 4.81% | 19.48% |
| 2020 | 58.78% | 9.08% | 4.54% | 20.54% |
| 2021 | 58.92% | 8.68% | 5.45% | 20.04% |
Therapeutic mentor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian therapeutic mentors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american therapeutic mentors have the lowest average salary at $43,603.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,135 |
| White | $44,388 |
| Black or African American | $43,603 |
| Asian | $47,586 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,283 |
Average therapeutic mentor age
See how the average age of therapeutic mentors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Therapeutic mentor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Therapeutic mentor age breakdown
The average age of therapeutic mentors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the therapeutic mentor population.
Therapeutic mentor age breakdown
| Therapeutic Mentor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Therapeutic mentor educational attainment
The most common degree for therapeutic mentors is bachelor's degree, with 75% of therapeutic mentors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Therapeutic mentors by degree level
| Therapeutic mentor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Therapeutic mentor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, therapeutic mentors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,611 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, therapeutic mentors earn a median annual income of $45,575 compared to $39,851 for therapeutic mentors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,611 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,544 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,575 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,851 |
Therapeutic mentor employment statistics
Most therapeutic mentors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where therapeutic mentors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where therapeutic mentors work.
Therapeutic mentor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Therapeutic mentor jobs by company type
Employees with the therapeutic mentor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most therapeutic mentors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Therapeutic mentor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 13% |
Therapeutic mentor jobs by industry
The most common industries for therapeutic mentors are health care, non profits and professional.
Therapeutic mentor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Therapeutic mentor turnover and employment statistics
Therapeutic mentor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for therapeutic mentors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Therapeutic mentor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Therapeutic mentor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average therapeutic mentor tenure
The average therapeutic mentor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,212 therapeutic mentors resumes in Zippia's database.
Therapeutic mentor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Therapeutic mentor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of therapeutic mentors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Career Center Director | 10.75% | 33,947 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Therapeutic Mentor | 11.48% | - |
| Lead Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 36,355 |
| Drug Abuse Worker | 15.06% | 22,487 |
Similar therapeutic mentor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Career Center Director | 10.75% | 33,947 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Lead Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 36,355 |
| Drug Abuse Worker | 15.06% | 22,487 |
Foreign languages spoken by therapeutic mentors
The most common foreign language among therapeutic mentors is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- French, 11.5%
- Portuguese, 10.3%
- Hebrew, 2.6%
- Khmer, 1.3%
- Other, 5.1%
Therapeutic mentor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Portuguese | 10.3% |
| Hebrew | 2.6% |
| Khmer | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.1% |