Ancillary demographics and statistics in the US
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Ancillary gender statistics
71.3% of ancillaries are women and 28.7% of ancillaries are men.
- Female, 71.3%
- Male, 28.7%
Ancillary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.3% |
| Male | 28.7% |
Ancillary gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,376
Female income
$56,834
Ancillary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ancillary positions over time. Currently, 71.3% of ancillaries are female.
Ancillary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.62% | 74.38% |
| 2011 | 31.16% | 68.84% |
| 2012 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
| 2013 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2014 | 29.19% | 70.81% |
| 2015 | 28.09% | 71.91% |
| 2016 | 31.18% | 68.82% |
| 2017 | 33.60% | 66.40% |
| 2018 | 30.98% | 69.02% |
| 2019 | 29.32% | 70.68% |
| 2020 | 36.50% | 63.50% |
| 2021 | 28.75% | 71.25% |
Ancillary related jobs gender ratio
We compared ancillaries with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Ancillary | 29% | 71% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Ancillary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ancillaries is White, which makes up 52.6% of all ancillaries. Comparatively, 20.7% of ancillaries are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of ancillaries are Black or African American.
- White, 52.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Ancillary race
| Ancillary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Ancillary race and ethnicity over time
See how ancillary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ancillary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.38% | 13.37% | 2.53% | 17.45% |
| 2011 | 62.27% | 15.52% | 2.06% | 16.89% |
| 2012 | 57.69% | 13.36% | 5.15% | 20.81% |
| 2013 | 54.52% | 15.44% | 6.99% | 19.28% |
| 2014 | 59.10% | 11.36% | 6.14% | 19.45% |
| 2015 | 54.15% | 18.67% | 4.48% | 18.89% |
| 2016 | 56.74% | 17.06% | 2.97% | 20.28% |
| 2017 | 57.10% | 15.61% | 3.99% | 19.59% |
| 2018 | 56.24% | 15.76% | 7.77% | 18.57% |
| 2019 | 54.87% | 11.71% | 7.75% | 21.63% |
| 2020 | 50.24% | 12.31% | 7.82% | 24.26% |
| 2021 | 52.56% | 13.77% | 6.05% | 20.70% |
Ancillary wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,190 |
| White | $58,597 |
| Black or African American | $57,929 |
| Asian | $59,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,067 |
Average ancillary age
See how the average age of ancillaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ancillary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 28 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | |
| Asian | 39 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Ancillary age breakdown
The average age of ancillaries is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the ancillary population.
Ancillary age breakdown
| Ancillary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Ancillary educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Ancillaries by degree level
| Ancillary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Ancillary employment statistics
Company size where ancillaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ancillaries work.
Ancillary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Ancillary jobs by industry
The most common industries for ancillaries are finance, media and health care.
Ancillary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 14% |
| Media | 14% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Education | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
Ancillary turnover and employment statistics
Ancillary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ancillaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ancillary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ancillary unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.75% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 6.74% |
| 2013 | 6.44% |
| 2014 | 4.51% |
| 2015 | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 4.87% |
| 2017 | 3.85% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 5.94% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.62% |
Average ancillary tenure
The average ancillary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 366 ancillaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Ancillary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Ancillary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ancillaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist | 5.81% | 189,206 |
| Registered Phlebotomist-Part Time | 7.76% | 16,948 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | - |
| Research Animal Attendant | 9.55% | 92,247 |
| Hospice Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 47,644 |
Similar ancillary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist | 5.81% | 189,206 |
| Registered Phlebotomist-Part Time | 7.76% | 16,948 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Research Animal Attendant | 9.55% | 92,247 |
| Hospice Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 47,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by ancillaries
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Russian, 14.3%
Ancillary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Russian | 14.3% |