Anesthesiologist assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Anesthesiologist assistant demographics by:
Anesthesiologist assistant gender statistics
51.4% of anesthesiologist assistants are women and 48.6% of anesthesiologist assistants are men.
- Female, 51.4%
- Male, 48.6%
Anesthesiologist assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% |
| Male | 48.6% |
Anesthesiologist assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$164,784
Female income
$140,061
Anesthesiologist assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in anesthesiologist assistant positions over time. Currently, 51.4% of anesthesiologist assistants are female.
Anesthesiologist assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2011 | 53.08% | 46.92% |
| 2012 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2013 | 49.31% | 50.69% |
| 2014 | 51.70% | 48.30% |
| 2015 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2016 | 52.74% | 47.26% |
| 2017 | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| 2018 | 51.31% | 48.69% |
| 2019 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2020 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| 2021 | 48.60% | 51.40% |
Anesthesiologist assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared anesthesiologist 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% |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 49% | 51% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Anesthesiologist assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among anesthesiologist assistants is White, which makes up 67.4% of all anesthesiologist assistants. Comparatively, 12.1% of anesthesiologist assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of anesthesiologist assistants are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Anesthesiologist assistant race
| Anesthesiologist assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Anesthesiologist assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how anesthesiologist assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Anesthesiologist assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.87% | 7.04% | 8.30% | 11.72% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 7.25% | 8.42% | 11.61% |
| 2012 | 68.37% | 7.96% | 8.08% | 12.60% |
| 2013 | 68.84% | 8.28% | 10.09% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 74.24% | 5.56% | 8.34% | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 70.56% | 6.86% | 9.13% | 11.29% |
| 2016 | 74.25% | 5.79% | 7.38% | 10.00% |
| 2017 | 75.80% | 4.40% | 7.89% | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 5.39% | 10.41% | 10.84% |
| 2019 | 70.57% | 5.72% | 10.35% | 10.20% |
| 2020 | 67.75% | 5.45% | 11.02% | 11.56% |
| 2021 | 67.40% | 5.54% | 10.77% | 12.14% |
Anesthesiologist assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown anesthesiologist assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american anesthesiologist assistants have the lowest average salary at $154,214.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $182,258 |
| White | $163,181 |
| Black or African American | $154,214 |
| Asian | $163,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $161,828 |
Average anesthesiologist assistant age
See how the average age of anesthesiologist assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Anesthesiologist 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 |
Anesthesiologist assistant age breakdown
The average age of anesthesiologist assistants is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the anesthesiologist assistant population.
Anesthesiologist assistant age breakdown
| Anesthesiologist Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Anesthesiologist assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for anesthesiologist assistants is bachelor's degree, with 37% of anesthesiologist assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 17%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Anesthesiologist assistants by degree level
| Anesthesiologist assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Anesthesiologist assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $281,438 |
| Doctorate Degree | $265,513 |
Anesthesiologist assistant employment statistics
Most anesthesiologist assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where anesthesiologist assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where anesthesiologist assistants work.
Anesthesiologist assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Anesthesiologist assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the anesthesiologist assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most anesthesiologist assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Anesthesiologist assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Anesthesiologist assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for anesthesiologist assistants are health care, education and finance.
Anesthesiologist assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Education | 12% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Anesthesiologist assistant turnover and employment statistics
Anesthesiologist assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for anesthesiologist assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anesthesiologist assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Anesthesiologist 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 anesthesiologist assistant tenure
The average anesthesiologist assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 277 anesthesiologist assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Anesthesiologist assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Anesthesiologist assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of anesthesiologist 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 Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar anesthesiologist assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by anesthesiologist assistants
The most common foreign language among anesthesiologist assistants is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- Other, 8.3%
Anesthesiologist assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.3% |
