Assistant-at-surgery demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant-at-surgery demographics by:
Assistant-at-surgery gender statistics
74.5% of assistants-at surgery are women and 25.5% of assistants-at surgery are men.
- Female, 74.5%
- Male, 25.5%
Assistant-at-surgery gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.5% |
| Male | 25.5% |
Assistant-at-surgery gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,658
Female income
$83,364
Assistant-at-surgery gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant-at-surgery positions over time. Currently, 74.5% of assistants-at surgery are female.
Assistant-at-surgery gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.39% | 82.61% |
| 2011 | 21.47% | 78.53% |
| 2012 | 21.75% | 78.25% |
| 2013 | 22.95% | 77.05% |
| 2014 | 23.05% | 76.95% |
| 2015 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| 2016 | 27.58% | 72.42% |
| 2017 | 25.86% | 74.14% |
| 2018 | 25.28% | 74.72% |
| 2019 | 28.63% | 71.37% |
| 2020 | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 2021 | 25.45% | 74.55% |
Assistant-at-surgery related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistants-at surgery 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% |
| Assistant-At-Surgery | 25% | 75% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Assistant-at-surgery demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistants-at surgery is White, which makes up 51.6% of all assistants-at surgery. Comparatively, 23.3% of assistants-at surgery are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of assistants-at surgery are Black or African American.
- White, 51.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Assistant-at-surgery race
| Assistant-at-surgery race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Assistant-at-surgery race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant-at-surgery racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant-at-surgery race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.94% | 10.81% | 7.47% | 20.57% |
| 2011 | 57.85% | 11.07% | 7.39% | 20.47% |
| 2012 | 56.53% | 11.77% | 7.21% | 20.86% |
| 2013 | 57.40% | 11.36% | 7.50% | 20.74% |
| 2014 | 57.66% | 10.86% | 7.10% | 21.44% |
| 2015 | 56.71% | 11.47% | 7.07% | 21.79% |
| 2016 | 55.47% | 10.00% | 7.84% | 22.81% |
| 2017 | 55.53% | 9.69% | 8.47% | 22.81% |
| 2018 | 54.49% | 10.21% | 7.86% | 23.69% |
| 2019 | 56.59% | 9.52% | 8.64% | 21.39% |
| 2020 | 54.82% | 9.67% | 9.18% | 21.23% |
| 2021 | 51.57% | 9.96% | 9.65% | 23.27% |
Assistant-at-surgery wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistants-at surgery have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White assistants-at surgery have the lowest average salary at $90,848.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,205 |
| White | $90,848 |
| Black or African American | $95,234 |
| Asian | $102,445 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,968 |
Average assistant-at-surgery age
See how the average age of assistants-at surgery varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Assistant-at-surgery age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Assistant-at-surgery age breakdown
The average age of assistants-at surgery is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the assistant-at-surgery population.
Assistant-at-surgery age breakdown
| Assistant-At-Surgery Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Assistant-at-surgery educational attainment
The most common degree for assistants-at surgery is bachelor's degree, with 30% of assistants-at surgery earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 24%
Assistants-at surgery by degree level
| Assistant-at-surgery degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 24% |
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Assistant-at-surgery wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistants-at surgery with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $137,790 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assistants-at surgery earn a median annual income of $100,254 compared to $98,565 for assistants-at surgery with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $137,790 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $93,048 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,254 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $98,565 |
Assistant-at-surgery employment statistics
Most assistants-at surgery work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where assistants-at surgery work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistants-at surgery work.
Assistant-at-surgery jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Assistant-at-surgery jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant-at-surgery job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistants-at surgery prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Assistant-at-surgery jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Assistant-at-surgery jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistants-at surgery are health care, education and government.
Assistant-at-surgery industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 64% |
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Assistant-at-surgery turnover and employment statistics
Assistant-at-surgery unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistants-at surgery between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant-at-surgery unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant-at-surgery unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average assistant-at-surgery tenure
The average assistant-at-surgery stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,087 assistants-at surgery resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant-at-surgery tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Assistant-at-surgery LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistants-at surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 102,316 |
| Assistant-At-Surgery | 5.81% | - |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Radiology Transcriptionist/Radiology Clerk | 8.65% | 68,473 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Similar assistant-at-surgery jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 102,316 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Radiology Transcriptionist/Radiology Clerk | 8.65% | 68,473 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistants-at surgery
The most common foreign language among assistants-at surgery is Spanish at 69.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 69.7%
- French, 12.1%
- Portuguese, 6.1%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- Other, 3.0%
Assistant-at-surgery languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.7% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.0% |
