Anesthesia assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Anesthesia assistant demographics by:
Anesthesia assistant gender statistics
70.5% of anesthesia assistants are women and 29.5% of anesthesia assistants are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Anesthesia assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Anesthesia assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$221,948
Female income
$194,440
Anesthesia assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in anesthesia assistant positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of anesthesia assistants are female.
Anesthesia assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.73% | 68.27% |
| 2011 | 33.38% | 66.62% |
| 2012 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2013 | 30.11% | 69.89% |
| 2014 | 32.16% | 67.84% |
| 2015 | 32.04% | 67.96% |
| 2016 | 33.08% | 66.92% |
| 2017 | 30.29% | 69.71% |
| 2018 | 31.82% | 68.18% |
| 2019 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2020 | 34.20% | 65.80% |
| 2021 | 29.52% | 70.48% |
Anesthesia assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared anesthesia assistants 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 30% | 70% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Anesthesia assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among anesthesia assistants is White, which makes up 68.1% of all anesthesia assistants. Comparatively, 12.9% of anesthesia assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of anesthesia assistants are Asian.
- White, 68.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Anesthesia assistant race
| Anesthesia assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Anesthesia assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how anesthesia assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Anesthesia assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.60% | 7.40% | 6.34% | 12.52% |
| 2011 | 70.35% | 7.62% | 6.45% | 12.41% |
| 2012 | 69.10% | 8.32% | 6.11% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 69.57% | 8.64% | 8.12% | 11.04% |
| 2014 | 74.97% | 5.93% | 6.37% | 10.00% |
| 2015 | 71.29% | 7.22% | 7.16% | 12.09% |
| 2016 | 74.98% | 6.15% | 5.42% | 10.80% |
| 2017 | 76.53% | 4.76% | 5.92% | 9.88% |
| 2018 | 71.72% | 5.75% | 8.44% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 71.31% | 6.08% | 8.38% | 11.00% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 5.81% | 9.05% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 68.13% | 5.90% | 8.80% | 12.94% |
Anesthesia assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown anesthesia assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american anesthesia assistants have the lowest average salary at $210,288.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $240,925 |
| White | $220,189 |
| Black or African American | $210,288 |
| Asian | $220,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $218,702 |
Average anesthesia assistant age
See how the average age of anesthesia assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Anesthesia assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 54.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 44.5 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Anesthesia assistant age breakdown
The average age of anesthesia assistants is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the anesthesia assistant population.
Anesthesia assistant age breakdown
| Anesthesia Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Anesthesia assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for anesthesia assistants is bachelor's degree, with 40% of anesthesia assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Anesthesia assistants by degree level
| Anesthesia assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Anesthesia assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $343,147 |
| Doctorate Degree | $327,256 |
Anesthesia assistant employment statistics
Most anesthesia assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where anesthesia assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where anesthesia assistants work.
Anesthesia assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Anesthesia assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the anesthesia assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most anesthesia assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Anesthesia assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 3% |
Anesthesia assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for anesthesia assistants are health care, education and non profits.
Anesthesia assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 71% |
| Education | 8% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Anesthesia assistant turnover and employment statistics
Anesthesia assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for anesthesia assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anesthesia assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Anesthesia assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 1.65% |
Average anesthesia assistant tenure
The average anesthesia assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 280 anesthesia assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Anesthesia assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Anesthesia assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of anesthesia assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | - |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Clinic MD Associate | 13.05% | 23,856 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar anesthesia assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Clinic MD Associate | 13.05% | 23,856 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by anesthesia assistants
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
Anesthesia assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |
