Therapeutic riding instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Therapeutic riding instructor gender statistics
86.8% of therapeutic riding instructors are women and 13.2% of therapeutic riding instructors are men.
- Female, 86.8%
- Male, 13.2%
Therapeutic riding instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.8% |
| Male | 13.2% |
Therapeutic riding instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,954
Female income
$35,899
Therapeutic riding instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in therapeutic riding instructor positions over time. Currently, 86.8% of therapeutic riding instructors are female.
Therapeutic riding instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.50% | 87.50% |
| 2011 | 12.26% | 87.74% |
| 2012 | 13.43% | 86.57% |
| 2013 | 13.02% | 86.98% |
| 2014 | 13.08% | 86.92% |
| 2015 | 12.09% | 87.91% |
| 2016 | 13.15% | 86.85% |
| 2017 | 13.38% | 86.62% |
| 2018 | 13.86% | 86.14% |
| 2019 | 13.15% | 86.85% |
| 2020 | 12.95% | 87.05% |
| 2021 | 13.19% | 86.81% |
Therapeutic riding instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared therapeutic riding instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Therapeutic Riding Instructor | 13% | 87% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Therapeutic riding instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among therapeutic riding instructors is White, which makes up 63.8% of all therapeutic riding instructors. Comparatively, 13.4% of therapeutic riding instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of therapeutic riding instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Therapeutic riding instructor race
| Therapeutic riding instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Therapeutic riding instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how therapeutic riding instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Therapeutic riding instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.07% | 13.32% | 4.53% | 11.58% |
| 2011 | 67.11% | 13.46% | 4.87% | 12.14% |
| 2012 | 67.14% | 12.74% | 5.26% | 12.58% |
| 2013 | 66.48% | 12.50% | 5.17% | 13.02% |
| 2014 | 66.03% | 12.47% | 6.42% | 12.45% |
| 2015 | 67.09% | 11.92% | 5.95% | 12.26% |
| 2016 | 65.94% | 12.51% | 5.31% | 13.31% |
| 2017 | 65.50% | 12.13% | 6.07% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 68.72% | 12.14% | 4.43% | 12.12% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 11.54% | 4.14% | 12.30% |
| 2020 | 66.20% | 12.08% | 4.12% | 12.64% |
| 2021 | 63.76% | 12.48% | 4.99% | 13.38% |
Therapeutic riding instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian therapeutic riding instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american therapeutic riding instructors have the lowest average salary at $36,549.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,014 |
| White | $38,256 |
| Black or African American | $36,549 |
| Asian | $39,067 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,927 |
Average therapeutic riding instructor age
See how the average age of therapeutic riding instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Therapeutic riding instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Therapeutic riding instructor age breakdown
The average age of therapeutic riding instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the therapeutic riding instructor population.
Therapeutic riding instructor age breakdown
| Therapeutic Riding Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Therapeutic riding instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for therapeutic riding instructors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of therapeutic riding instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Therapeutic riding instructors by degree level
| Therapeutic riding instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Therapeutic riding instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, therapeutic riding instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,756 annually. With a Master's degree, therapeutic riding instructors earn a median annual income of $41,943 compared to $38,543 for therapeutic riding instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,943 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,282 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,543 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,756 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,216 |
Therapeutic riding instructor employment statistics
Most therapeutic riding instructors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where therapeutic riding instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where therapeutic riding instructors work.
Therapeutic riding instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Therapeutic riding instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the therapeutic riding instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most therapeutic riding instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Therapeutic riding instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 10% |
Therapeutic riding instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for therapeutic riding instructors are health care, education and hospitality.
Therapeutic riding instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Education | 22% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Therapeutic riding instructor turnover and employment statistics
Therapeutic riding instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for therapeutic riding instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Therapeutic riding instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Therapeutic riding instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average therapeutic riding instructor tenure
The average therapeutic riding instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 332 therapeutic riding instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Therapeutic riding instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Therapeutic riding instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of therapeutic riding instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Aide | 6.04% | 107,770 |
| Foreign Service Teacher | 9.25% | 55,298 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Therapeutic Riding Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar therapeutic riding instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Aide | 6.04% | 107,770 |
| Foreign Service Teacher | 9.25% | 55,298 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by therapeutic riding instructors
The most common foreign language among therapeutic riding instructors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Therapeutic riding instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |