Therapeutic recreation specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Therapeutic recreation specialist gender statistics
81.1% of therapeutic recreation specialists are women and 18.9% of therapeutic recreation specialists are men.
- Female, 81.1%
- Male, 18.9%
Therapeutic recreation specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.1% |
| Male | 18.9% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,748
Female income
$50,811
Therapeutic recreation specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in therapeutic recreation specialist positions over time. Currently, 81.1% of therapeutic recreation specialists are female.
Therapeutic recreation specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.22% | 75.78% |
| 2011 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2012 | 19.97% | 80.03% |
| 2013 | 17.91% | 82.09% |
| 2014 | 15.38% | 84.62% |
| 2015 | 24.29% | 75.71% |
| 2016 | 16.98% | 83.02% |
| 2017 | 20.75% | 79.25% |
| 2018 | 21.16% | 78.84% |
| 2019 | 16.98% | 83.02% |
| 2020 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2021 | 18.95% | 81.05% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared therapeutic recreation specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 19% | 81% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Therapeutic recreation specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among therapeutic recreation specialists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all therapeutic recreation specialists. Comparatively, 10.2% of therapeutic recreation specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of therapeutic recreation specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Therapeutic recreation specialist race
| Therapeutic recreation specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how therapeutic recreation specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Therapeutic recreation specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.88% | 11.18% | 2.48% | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 10.56% | 2.82% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 7.94% | 3.17% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 81.56% | 7.84% | 2.35% | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 9.14% | 5.88% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 10.00% | 1.67% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 79.08% | 11.11% | 4.58% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 79.01% | 7.41% | 4.32% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 13.01% | 4.79% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 74.94% | 10.85% | 5.17% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 72.97% | 6.49% | 9.19% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 74.73% | 6.53% | 3.27% | 10.21% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white therapeutic recreation specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino therapeutic recreation specialists have the lowest average salary at $47,072.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,587 |
| White | $54,246 |
| Black or African American | $51,635 |
| Asian | $53,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,072 |
Therapeutic recreation specialist age breakdown
The average age of therapeutic recreation specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the therapeutic recreation specialist population.
Therapeutic recreation specialist age breakdown
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for therapeutic recreation specialists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of therapeutic recreation specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Therapeutic recreation specialists by degree level
| Therapeutic recreation specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Therapeutic recreation specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, therapeutic recreation specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,890 annually. With a Associate degree, therapeutic recreation specialists earn a median annual income of $42,616 compared to $37,467 for therapeutic recreation specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,467 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,890 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,616 |
Therapeutic recreation specialist employment statistics
Most therapeutic recreation specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where therapeutic recreation specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where therapeutic recreation specialists work.
Therapeutic recreation specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the therapeutic recreation specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most therapeutic recreation specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Therapeutic recreation specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 10% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for therapeutic recreation specialists are health care, non profits and government.
Therapeutic recreation specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist turnover and employment statistics
Therapeutic recreation specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for therapeutic recreation specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Therapeutic recreation specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Therapeutic recreation specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 3.70% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average therapeutic recreation specialist tenure
The average therapeutic recreation specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,309 therapeutic recreation specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Therapeutic recreation specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Therapeutic recreation specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of therapeutic recreation specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 9.40% | - |
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| MD Physician-Dermatologist | 13.05% | 39,000 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar therapeutic recreation specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| MD Physician-Dermatologist | 13.05% | 39,000 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by therapeutic recreation specialists
The most common foreign language among therapeutic recreation specialists is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- German, 7.7%
- Swedish, 3.8%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 19.4%
Therapeutic recreation specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Swedish | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 19.4% |
