Couples Therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Couples Therapist demographics by:
Couples Therapist gender statistics
71.4% of couples therapists are women and 28.6% of couples therapists are men.
- Female, 71.4%
- Male, 28.6%
Couples Therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.4% |
| Male | 28.6% |
Couples Therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$93,066
Female Income
$90,694
Couples Therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in couples therapist positions over time. Currently, 71.4% of couples therapists are female.
Couples Therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.92% | 61.08% |
| 2011 | 37.18% | 62.82% |
| 2012 | 36.95% | 63.05% |
| 2013 | 36.70% | 63.30% |
| 2014 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2015 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| 2016 | 34.49% | 65.51% |
| 2017 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2018 | 34.89% | 65.11% |
| 2019 | 24.14% | 75.86% |
| 2020 | 31.90% | 68.10% |
| 2021 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
Couples Therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared couples therapists 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% |
| Couples Therapist | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Couples Therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among couples therapists is White, which makes up 68.5% of all couples therapists. Comparatively, 13.9% of couples therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of couples therapists are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Couples Therapist Race
| Couples Therapist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Couples Therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how couples therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Couples Therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 76.40% | 10.25% | 3.11% | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 76.56% | 7.66% | 2.39% | 10.77% |
| 2020 | 71.95% | 7.01% | 3.66% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 68.51% | 6.97% | 4.57% | 13.94% |
Couples Therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino couples therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american couples therapists have the lowest average salary at $87,167.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,765 |
| White | $95,041 |
| Black or African American | $87,167 |
| Asian | $93,072 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,569 |
Average couples therapist age
See how the average age of couples therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Couples Therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 |
Couples Therapist age breakdown
The average age of couples therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the couples therapist population.
Couples Therapist age breakdown
| Couples Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Couples Therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for couples therapists is master's degree, with 55% of couples therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Master's, 55%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Couples Therapists by degree level
| Couples Therapist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Couples Therapist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,558 |
Couples Therapist turnover and employment statistics
Couples Therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for couples therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Couples Therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Couples Therapist Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 1.88% |
Average couples therapist tenure
The average couples therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 couples therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Couples Therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Couples Therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of couples therapists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Couples Therapist | 6.02% | - |
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Family Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 112,789 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Similar couples therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Family Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 112,789 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Foreign languages spoken by couples therapists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Couples Therapist languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |