Developmental Therapist demographics and statistics in the US

Developmental therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates developmental therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our developmental therapist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about developmental therapists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 6,821 developmental therapists currently employed in the United States.
  • 83.4% of all developmental therapists are women, while 16.6% are men.
  • The average developmental therapist age is 37 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of developmental therapists is White (64.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.5%), Black or African American (7.9%) and Asian (5.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 103% of what men earned.
  • 13% of all developmental therapists are LGBT.
  • Developmental therapists are 75% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Developmental Therapist demographics by:

Developmental Therapist gender statistics

83.4% of developmental therapists are women and 16.6% of developmental therapists are men.
  • Female, 83.4%
  • Male, 16.6%

Developmental Therapist gender ratio

Gender
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Female83.4%
Male16.6%

Developmental Therapist gender pay gap

Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$35,582
female-income
Female Income
$36,531

Developmental Therapist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in developmental therapist positions over time. Currently, 83.4% of developmental therapists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
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2018
2019
2020
2021

Developmental Therapist gender ratio by year

Year
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Male
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Female
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201018.04%81.96%
201118.07%81.93%
201215.71%84.29%
201316.90%83.10%
201418.14%81.86%
201516.53%83.47%
201616.38%83.62%
201717.32%82.68%
201816.65%83.35%
201917.55%82.45%
202015.05%84.95%
202116.60%83.40%

Developmental Therapist related jobs gender ratio

We compared developmental therapists 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 TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Staff Nurse Midwife2%98%
Perinatal Nurse3%97%
Therapeutic Dietitian3%97%
Developmental Therapist17%83%
Radiology Resident75%25%
Optometrist, Owner76%24%
Flight Surgeon82%18%

Developmental Therapist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among developmental therapists is White, which makes up 64.6% of all developmental therapists. Comparatively, 16.5% of developmental therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of developmental therapists are Black or African American.
  • White, 64.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
  • Black or African American, 7.9%
  • Asian, 5.4%
  • Unknown, 4.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Developmental Therapist Race

Developmental Therapist Race
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Percentages
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White64.6%
Hispanic or Latino16.5%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian5.4%
Unknown4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Developmental Therapist race and ethnicity over time

See how developmental therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Developmental Therapist race and ethnicity by year

Year
ascdesc
White
ascdesc
Black or African American
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Asian
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Hispanic or Latino
ascdesc
201074.68%6.65%4.67%11.35%
201172.60%7.46%4.47%12.63%
201272.68%7.39%4.12%12.48%
201370.46%8.67%6.77%11.78%
201471.54%7.93%5.71%11.79%
201570.47%6.79%5.79%13.59%
201671.88%7.14%4.76%13.54%
201770.37%6.24%5.84%14.47%
201869.60%7.60%5.90%14.37%
201968.14%8.42%5.57%14.59%
202067.71%6.23%4.77%15.96%
202164.64%7.93%5.41%16.55%

Developmental Therapist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian developmental therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american developmental therapists have the lowest average salary at $33,475.
$42,000
$40,000
$38,000
$36,000
$34,000
$32,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$35,728
White$34,102
Black or African American$33,475
Asian$40,023
Hispanic or Latino$34,941

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Average developmental therapist age

See how the average age of developmental therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Developmental Therapist age by race and gender

Race
ascdesc
Male Age
ascdesc
Female Age
ascdesc
Unknown33.538
White4136
Black or African American4337
Asian4130
Hispanic or Latino2932

Developmental Therapist age breakdown

The average age of developmental therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the developmental therapist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Developmental Therapist age breakdown

Developmental Therapist Years
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Percentages
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40+ years40%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years24%

Developmental Therapist educational attainment

The most common degree for developmental therapists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of developmental therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
  • Bachelor's, 67%
  • Master's, 14%
  • Associate, 11%
  • High School Diploma, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Developmental Therapists by degree level

Developmental Therapist Degree
ascdesc
Percentages
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Bachelor's67%
Master's14%
Associate11%
High School Diploma6%
Other Degrees2%

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Developmental Therapist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, developmental therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $43,257 annually. With a Master's degree, developmental therapists earn a median annual income of $40,244 compared to $36,690 for developmental therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
$39,000
$37,000
$35,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
Master's Degree$40,244
Bachelor's Degree$36,690
Doctorate Degree$43,257

Developmental Therapist employment statistics

Most developmental therapists work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where developmental therapists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where developmental therapists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Developmental Therapist jobs by employer size

Company Size
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees31%
100 - 500 employees35%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees10%
> 10,000 employees3%

Developmental Therapist jobs by company type

Employees with the developmental therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most developmental therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Developmental Therapist jobs by sector

Company Type
ascdesc
Percentages
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Education18%
Public4%
Private75%
Government3%

Developmental Therapist jobs by industry

The most common industries for developmental therapists are health care, professional and non profits.

Health Care

Professional

Non Profits

Education

Hospitality

Developmental Therapist turnover and employment statistics

Developmental Therapist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for developmental therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Developmental Therapist unemployment rate by year

Year
ascdesc
Developmental Therapist Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
20103.07%
20113.56%
20122.67%
20132.79%
20141.91%
20152.33%
20162.00%
20171.61%
20181.40%
20191.62%
20202.96%
20213.29%

Average developmental therapist tenure

The average developmental therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 933 developmental therapists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Developmental Therapist tenure statistics

Number of years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Less than 1 year28%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years6%
11+ years6%

Developmental Therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of developmental therapists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Graduate Student Clinician5.69%39,709
Pediatric Hospitalist9.88%41,075
Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified11.62%78,169
Developmental Therapist13.00%-
Board Certified Family Physician13.05%81,091
Eye Specialist17.57%5,904
Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist31.64%166,113

Similar developmental therapist jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
ascdesc
Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Graduate Student Clinician5.69%39,709
Pediatric Hospitalist9.88%41,075
Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified11.62%78,169
Board Certified Family Physician13.05%81,091
Eye Specialist17.57%5,904
Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist31.64%166,113

Foreign languages spoken by developmental therapists

The most common foreign language among developmental therapists is Spanish at 69.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.3% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
  • Spanish, 69.6%
  • German, 4.3%
  • Romanian, 4.3%
  • French, 4.3%
  • Cheyenne, 4.3%
  • Other, 13.2%

Developmental Therapist languages spoken

Foreign Language
ascdesc
Percentages
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Spanish69.6%
German4.3%
Romanian4.3%
French4.3%
Cheyenne4.3%
Other13.2%

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