Therapeutic specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Therapeutic specialist gender statistics
54.6% of therapeutic specialists are women and 45.4% of therapeutic specialists are men.
- Female, 54.6%
- Male, 45.4%
Therapeutic specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% |
| Male | 45.4% |
Therapeutic specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,589
Female income
$33,570
Therapeutic specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in therapeutic specialist positions over time. Currently, 54.6% of therapeutic specialists are female.
Therapeutic specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 2011 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2012 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2013 | 48.24% | 51.76% |
| 2014 | 46.63% | 53.37% |
| 2015 | 46.52% | 53.48% |
| 2016 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2017 | 47.00% | 53.00% |
| 2018 | 45.12% | 54.88% |
| 2019 | 46.07% | 53.93% |
| 2020 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
| 2021 | 45.35% | 54.65% |
Therapeutic specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared therapeutic specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Therapeutic Specialist | 45% | 55% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Therapeutic specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among therapeutic specialists is White, which makes up 72.4% of all therapeutic specialists. Comparatively, 14.5% of therapeutic specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of therapeutic specialists are Asian.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Therapeutic specialist race
| Therapeutic specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Therapeutic specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how therapeutic specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Therapeutic specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.32% | 3.96% | 4.33% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 77.81% | 3.84% | 4.66% | 12.32% |
| 2012 | 77.88% | 3.75% | 4.65% | 12.21% |
| 2013 | 77.27% | 4.00% | 4.53% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 76.37% | 4.18% | 4.61% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 76.77% | 3.96% | 4.61% | 13.03% |
| 2016 | 76.28% | 3.69% | 4.67% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 76.41% | 3.98% | 4.55% | 13.33% |
| 2018 | 76.08% | 3.87% | 4.67% | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 76.03% | 3.77% | 4.77% | 13.72% |
| 2020 | 74.40% | 3.88% | 4.68% | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 72.44% | 3.88% | 5.20% | 14.52% |
Therapeutic specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white therapeutic specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american therapeutic specialists have the lowest average salary at $33,020.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,345 |
| White | $37,131 |
| Black or African American | $33,020 |
| Asian | $35,850 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,737 |
Average therapeutic specialist age
See how the average age of therapeutic specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Therapeutic specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Therapeutic specialist age breakdown
The average age of therapeutic specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the therapeutic specialist population.
Therapeutic specialist age breakdown
| Therapeutic Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Therapeutic specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for therapeutic specialists is bachelor's degree, with 78% of therapeutic specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Therapeutic specialists by degree level
| Therapeutic specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Therapeutic specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, therapeutic specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,427 annually. With a Doctorate degree, therapeutic specialists earn a median annual income of $42,721 compared to $39,987 for therapeutic specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,427 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,610 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,987 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,721 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,750 |
Therapeutic specialist employment statistics
Most therapeutic specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where therapeutic specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where therapeutic specialists work.
Therapeutic specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Therapeutic specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the therapeutic specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most therapeutic specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Therapeutic specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 10% |
Therapeutic specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for therapeutic specialists are health care, pharmaceutical and professional.
Therapeutic specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Pharmaceutical | 20% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Therapeutic specialist turnover and employment statistics
Therapeutic specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for therapeutic specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Therapeutic specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Therapeutic specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average therapeutic specialist tenure
The average therapeutic specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 939 therapeutic specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Therapeutic specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Therapeutic specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of therapeutic 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 Specialist | 6.15% | - |
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Wireless Sales Associate | 7.09% | 259,565 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Finance & Sales Representative | 7.29% | 175,031 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar therapeutic specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Wireless Sales Associate | 7.09% | 259,565 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Finance & Sales Representative | 7.29% | 175,031 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by therapeutic specialists
The most common foreign language among therapeutic specialists is Spanish at 65.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 65.6%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 12.4%
Therapeutic specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.6% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 12.4% |
