Ambulance attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Ambulance attendant gender statistics
33.6% of ambulance attendants are women and 66.4% of ambulance attendants are men.
- Male, 66.4%
- Female, 33.6%
Ambulance attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 33.6% |
Ambulance attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,825
Female income
$32,240
Ambulance attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ambulance attendant positions over time. Currently, 33.6% of ambulance attendants are female.
Ambulance attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2011 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 2012 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2013 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
| 2014 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2015 | 65.76% | 34.24% |
| 2016 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2017 | 57.68% | 42.32% |
| 2018 | 62.59% | 37.41% |
| 2019 | 51.66% | 48.34% |
| 2020 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
Ambulance attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared ambulance attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Ambulance Attendant | 66% | 34% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Ambulance attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ambulance attendants is White, which makes up 62.3% of all ambulance attendants. Comparatively, 19.5% of ambulance attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of ambulance attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Ambulance attendant race
| Ambulance attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Ambulance attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how ambulance attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ambulance attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.97% | 10.08% | 3.34% | 12.62% |
| 2011 | 64.10% | 15.89% | 2.05% | 14.26% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 17.06% | 0.88% | 11.33% |
| 2013 | 65.13% | 13.96% | 1.41% | 12.02% |
| 2014 | 61.98% | 14.24% | 1.90% | 15.81% |
| 2015 | 60.36% | 15.30% | 1.53% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | 64.59% | 11.76% | 2.25% | 14.60% |
| 2017 | 71.12% | 11.07% | 5.73% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 67.14% | 8.11% | 6.26% | 12.91% |
| 2019 | 72.10% | 5.22% | 3.23% | 7.08% |
| 2020 | 63.42% | 17.14% | 5.46% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 62.25% | 10.10% | 5.80% | 19.49% |
Ambulance attendant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,870 |
| White | $37,146 |
| Black or African American | $36,761 |
| Asian | $36,452 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,899 |
Ambulance attendant age breakdown
The average age of ambulance attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the ambulance attendant population.
Ambulance attendant age breakdown
| Ambulance Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 31% |
Ambulance attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for ambulance attendants is associate degree, with 32% of ambulance attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Ambulance attendants by degree level
| Ambulance attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Ambulance attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,632 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,049 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,988 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,597 |
Ambulance attendant employment statistics
Company size where ambulance attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ambulance attendants work.
Ambulance attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 48% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Ambulance attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for ambulance attendants are health care, government and professional.
Ambulance attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
Ambulance attendant turnover and employment statistics
Ambulance attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ambulance attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ambulance attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ambulance attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.17% |
| 2011 | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 15.11% |
| 2013 | 6.90% |
| 2014 | 3.82% |
| 2015 | 3.85% |
| 2016 | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 4.67% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average ambulance attendant tenure
The average ambulance attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 ambulance attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Ambulance attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Ambulance attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ambulance attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Seasonal Driver | 3.95% | 397,637 |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
| Ambulance Attendant | 15.87% | - |
Similar ambulance attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Seasonal Driver | 3.95% | 397,637 |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by ambulance attendants
The most common foreign language among ambulance attendants is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Armenian at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Armenian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Ambulance attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Armenian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |