Certified nursing attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified nursing attendant gender statistics
83.6% of certified nursing attendants are women and 16.4% of certified nursing attendants are men.
- Female, 83.6%
- Male, 16.4%
Certified nursing attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.6% |
| Male | 16.4% |
Certified nursing attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,102
Female income
$39,169
Certified nursing attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified nursing attendant positions over time. Currently, 83.6% of certified nursing attendants are female.
Certified nursing attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.23% | 82.77% |
| 2011 | 18.38% | 81.62% |
| 2012 | 19.30% | 80.70% |
| 2013 | 20.11% | 79.89% |
| 2014 | 17.24% | 82.76% |
| 2015 | 17.68% | 82.32% |
| 2016 | 17.64% | 82.36% |
| 2017 | 17.82% | 82.18% |
| 2018 | 16.35% | 83.65% |
| 2019 | 15.47% | 84.53% |
| 2020 | 15.11% | 84.89% |
| 2021 | 16.36% | 83.64% |
Certified nursing attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified nursing attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Certified Nursing Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Certified nursing attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified nursing attendants is White, which makes up 56.2% of all certified nursing attendants. Comparatively, 16.6% of certified nursing attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of certified nursing attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Certified nursing attendant race
| Certified nursing attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Certified nursing attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how certified nursing attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified nursing attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.38% | 14.35% | 6.40% | 15.49% |
| 2011 | 59.20% | 15.22% | 6.50% | 15.32% |
| 2012 | 59.29% | 14.43% | 6.66% | 15.84% |
| 2013 | 59.95% | 13.71% | 6.78% | 15.78% |
| 2014 | 57.60% | 15.24% | 7.02% | 16.24% |
| 2015 | 57.46% | 14.74% | 7.29% | 16.73% |
| 2016 | 56.62% | 14.78% | 7.28% | 17.27% |
| 2017 | 57.02% | 13.72% | 7.39% | 17.55% |
| 2018 | 60.79% | 11.55% | 7.72% | 16.16% |
| 2019 | 59.97% | 12.41% | 7.69% | 16.01% |
| 2020 | 58.48% | 10.85% | 8.15% | 16.20% |
| 2021 | 56.22% | 12.60% | 8.26% | 16.58% |
Certified nursing attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified nursing attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White certified nursing attendants have the lowest average salary at $40,657.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,998 |
| White | $40,657 |
| Black or African American | $41,777 |
| Asian | $45,837 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,442 |
Average certified nursing attendant age
See how the average age of certified nursing attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified nursing attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Certified nursing attendant age breakdown
The average age of certified nursing attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the certified nursing attendant population.
Certified nursing attendant age breakdown
| Certified Nursing Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Certified nursing attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for certified nursing attendants is bachelor's degree, with 34% of certified nursing attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Certified nursing attendants by degree level
| Certified nursing attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Certified nursing attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified nursing attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,322 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified nursing attendants earn a median annual income of $44,435 compared to $41,868 for certified nursing attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,322 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,435 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,868 |
Certified nursing attendant employment statistics
Company size where certified nursing attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified nursing attendants work.
Certified nursing attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Certified nursing attendant turnover and employment statistics
Certified nursing attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified nursing attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified nursing attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified nursing attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average certified nursing attendant tenure
The average certified nursing attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 221 certified nursing attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified nursing attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Certified nursing attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified nursing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Certified Nursing Attendant | 7.07% | - |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Security Orderly | 10.58% | 65,394 |
Similar certified nursing attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Security Orderly | 10.58% | 65,394 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified nursing attendants
The most common foreign language among certified nursing attendants is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 25.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Cantonese, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Bosnian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Certified nursing attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Cantonese | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Bosnian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |