Aide demographics and statistics in the US
Aide demographics research summary. Zippia estimates aide demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our aide estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about aides after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 145,578 aides currently employed in the United States.
- 74.1% of all aides are women, while 25.9% are men.
- The average aide age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of aides is White (55.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.3%), Black or African American (10.8%) and Asian (8.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 7% of all aides are LGBT.
- Aides are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Aide demographics by:
Aide gender statistics
74.1% of aides are women and 25.9% of aides are men.
- Female, 74.1%
- Male, 25.9%
Aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.1% |
| Male | 25.9% |
Aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,536
Female income
$28,072
Aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aide positions over time. Currently, 74.1% of aides are female.
Aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2011 | 21.71% | 78.29% |
| 2012 | 24.37% | 75.63% |
| 2013 | 23.25% | 76.75% |
| 2014 | 23.51% | 76.49% |
| 2015 | 23.57% | 76.43% |
| 2016 | 24.34% | 75.66% |
| 2017 | 25.06% | 74.94% |
| 2018 | 24.36% | 75.64% |
| 2019 | 25.07% | 74.93% |
| 2020 | 28.24% | 71.76% |
| 2021 | 25.92% | 74.08% |
Aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Aide | 26% | 74% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aides is White, which makes up 55.9% of all aides. Comparatively, 19.3% of aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of aides are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Aide race
| Aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Aide race and ethnicity over time
See how aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.35% | 12.57% | 5.33% | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 61.45% | 13.57% | 6.01% | 15.36% |
| 2012 | 62.07% | 12.68% | 5.95% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 62.33% | 12.27% | 6.16% | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 62.57% | 11.58% | 6.42% | 15.89% |
| 2015 | 61.86% | 11.78% | 6.34% | 16.79% |
| 2016 | 60.62% | 11.72% | 7.03% | 17.29% |
| 2017 | 60.26% | 10.69% | 7.90% | 17.45% |
| 2018 | 60.73% | 11.65% | 7.17% | 17.11% |
| 2019 | 62.59% | 10.52% | 6.99% | 16.74% |
| 2020 | 58.81% | 11.02% | 7.89% | 16.71% |
| 2021 | 55.88% | 10.76% | 8.42% | 19.32% |
Aide wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown aides have the lowest average salary at $28,054.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,054 |
| White | $28,441 |
| Black or African American | $28,928 |
| Asian | $28,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,623 |
Average aide age
See how the average age of aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Aide age breakdown
The average age of aides is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the aide population.
Aide age breakdown
| Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Aide educational attainment
The most common degree for aides is bachelor's degree, with 41% of aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Aides by degree level
| Aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $29,196 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, aides earn a median annual income of $28,875 compared to $28,666 for aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,196 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,875 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,666 |
Aide employment statistics
Most aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aides work.
Aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Aide jobs by company type
Employees with the aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for aides are health care, education and professional.
Aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 39% |
| Education | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Aide turnover and employment statistics
Aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average aide tenure
The average aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58,984 aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Nanny | 4.43% | 113,427 |
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Aide | 6.73% | - |
| Site Leader | 8.12% | 56,932 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Similar aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Nanny | 4.43% | 113,427 |
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Site Leader | 8.12% | 56,932 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Foreign languages spoken by aides
The most common foreign language among aides is Spanish at 65.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 2.2%.
- Spanish, 65.6%
- French, 9.1%
- Japanese, 2.2%
- Italian, 2.2%
- Arabic, 2.1%
- Other, 18.8%
Aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.6% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 2.2% |
| Italian | 2.2% |
| Arabic | 2.1% |
| Other | 18.8% |
