Therapeutic recreation leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Therapeutic recreation leader demographics by:
Therapeutic recreation leader gender statistics
71.6% of therapeutic recreation leaders are women and 28.4% of therapeutic recreation leaders are men.
- Female, 71.6%
- Male, 28.4%
Therapeutic recreation leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.6% |
| Male | 28.4% |
Therapeutic recreation leader gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,509
Female income
$33,673
Therapeutic recreation leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in therapeutic recreation leader positions over time. Currently, 71.6% of therapeutic recreation leaders are female.
Therapeutic recreation leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.62% | 68.38% |
| 2011 | 31.60% | 68.40% |
| 2012 | 33.84% | 66.16% |
| 2013 | 34.83% | 65.17% |
| 2014 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2015 | 35.74% | 64.26% |
| 2016 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
| 2017 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2018 | 31.37% | 68.63% |
| 2019 | 28.61% | 71.39% |
| 2020 | 23.50% | 76.50% |
| 2021 | 28.38% | 71.62% |
Therapeutic recreation leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared therapeutic recreation leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Therapeutic Recreation Leader | 28% | 72% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Therapeutic recreation leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among therapeutic recreation leaders is White, which makes up 60.7% of all therapeutic recreation leaders. Comparatively, 15.3% of therapeutic recreation leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of therapeutic recreation leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Therapeutic recreation leader race
| Therapeutic recreation leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Therapeutic recreation leader race and ethnicity over time
See how therapeutic recreation leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Therapeutic recreation leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.41% | 11.47% | 3.55% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 70.24% | 11.76% | 3.38% | 12.10% |
| 2012 | 67.78% | 12.33% | 3.39% | 13.19% |
| 2013 | 66.82% | 12.05% | 3.90% | 14.00% |
| 2014 | 67.30% | 11.98% | 3.77% | 13.52% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 11.73% | 4.62% | 14.02% |
| 2016 | 66.30% | 11.29% | 4.20% | 14.74% |
| 2017 | 66.73% | 10.86% | 4.76% | 14.02% |
| 2018 | 63.68% | 13.26% | 4.32% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 63.71% | 13.32% | 4.55% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 58.27% | 13.95% | 5.98% | 15.09% |
| 2021 | 60.74% | 12.61% | 5.10% | 15.31% |
Therapeutic recreation leader wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino therapeutic recreation leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american therapeutic recreation leaders have the lowest average salary at $33,268.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,606 |
| White | $35,900 |
| Black or African American | $33,268 |
| Asian | $36,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,618 |
Average therapeutic recreation leader age
See how the average age of therapeutic recreation leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Therapeutic recreation leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Therapeutic recreation leader age breakdown
The average age of therapeutic recreation leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the therapeutic recreation leader population.
Therapeutic recreation leader age breakdown
| Therapeutic Recreation Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Therapeutic recreation leader educational attainment
The most common degree for therapeutic recreation leaders is bachelor's degree, with 70% of therapeutic recreation leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Therapeutic recreation leaders by degree level
| Therapeutic recreation leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Therapeutic recreation leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, therapeutic recreation leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,309 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, therapeutic recreation leaders earn a median annual income of $40,174 compared to $36,437 for therapeutic recreation leaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,309 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,174 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,437 |
Therapeutic recreation leader employment statistics
Most therapeutic recreation leaders work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where therapeutic recreation leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where therapeutic recreation leaders work.
Therapeutic recreation leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Therapeutic recreation leader jobs by company type
Employees with the therapeutic recreation leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most therapeutic recreation leaders prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Therapeutic recreation leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 32% |
Therapeutic recreation leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for therapeutic recreation leaders are health care, government and non profits.
Therapeutic recreation leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Government | 22% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Therapeutic recreation leader turnover and employment statistics
Therapeutic recreation leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for therapeutic recreation leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Therapeutic recreation leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Therapeutic recreation leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average therapeutic recreation leader tenure
The average therapeutic recreation leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 278 therapeutic recreation leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Therapeutic recreation leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Therapeutic recreation leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of therapeutic recreation leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Attendant | 4.43% | 113,375 |
| Butler | 5.80% | 1,686 |
| Direct Support Specialist | 6.73% | 95,560 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Leader | 8.12% | - |
| House Father | 12.72% | 22,859 |
| Weight Training Instructor | 13.13% | 46,027 |
Similar therapeutic recreation leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Attendant | 4.43% | 113,375 |
| Butler | 5.80% | 1,686 |
| Direct Support Specialist | 6.73% | 95,560 |
| House Father | 12.72% | 22,859 |
| Weight Training Instructor | 13.13% | 46,027 |
Foreign languages spoken by therapeutic recreation leaders
The most common foreign language among therapeutic recreation leaders is Spanish at 87.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Korean, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
Therapeutic recreation leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Korean | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |