Certified registered dental assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified registered dental assistant demographics by:
Certified registered dental assistant gender statistics
94.7% of certified registered dental assistants are women and 5.3% of certified registered dental assistants are men.
- Female, 94.7%
- Male, 5.3%
Certified registered dental assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.7% |
| Male | 5.3% |
Certified registered dental assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,024
Female income
$39,237
Certified registered dental assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified registered dental assistant positions over time. Currently, 94.7% of certified registered dental assistants are female.
Certified registered dental assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.77% | 97.23% |
| 2011 | 3.20% | 96.80% |
| 2012 | 3.36% | 96.64% |
| 2013 | 3.16% | 96.84% |
| 2014 | 3.79% | 96.21% |
| 2015 | 4.04% | 95.96% |
| 2016 | 3.21% | 96.79% |
| 2017 | 4.18% | 95.82% |
| 2018 | 3.95% | 96.05% |
| 2019 | 4.34% | 95.66% |
| 2020 | 3.76% | 96.24% |
| 2021 | 5.34% | 94.66% |
Certified registered dental assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified registered dental assistants 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% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Certified registered dental assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified registered dental assistants is White, which makes up 59.0% of all certified registered dental assistants. Comparatively, 20.1% of certified registered dental assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of certified registered dental assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Certified registered dental assistant race
| Certified registered dental assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Certified registered dental assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how certified registered dental assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified registered dental assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.94% | 8.97% | 4.78% | 14.74% |
| 2011 | 65.99% | 9.05% | 4.52% | 17.01% |
| 2012 | 64.22% | 9.99% | 5.28% | 17.50% |
| 2013 | 66.34% | 9.20% | 5.58% | 15.73% |
| 2014 | 65.67% | 9.01% | 5.58% | 16.89% |
| 2015 | 65.61% | 8.77% | 4.67% | 17.64% |
| 2016 | 65.12% | 8.09% | 5.62% | 17.80% |
| 2017 | 63.03% | 8.65% | 6.10% | 19.39% |
| 2018 | 64.07% | 8.94% | 5.54% | 17.99% |
| 2019 | 61.93% | 7.11% | 6.95% | 20.26% |
| 2020 | 60.58% | 8.47% | 5.97% | 19.40% |
| 2021 | 58.97% | 8.03% | 7.22% | 20.15% |
Certified registered dental assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,276 |
| White | $41,402 |
| Black or African American | $40,652 |
| Asian | $41,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,479 |
Average certified registered dental assistant age
See how the average age of certified registered dental assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified registered dental assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 37.5 |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Certified registered dental assistant age breakdown
The average age of certified registered dental assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the certified registered dental assistant population.
Certified registered dental assistant age breakdown
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Certified registered dental assistant educational attainment
- Associate, 52%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Certified registered dental assistants by degree level
| Certified registered dental assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 52% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Certified registered dental assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,345 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,170 |
Certified registered dental assistant employment statistics
Company size where certified registered dental assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified registered dental assistants work.
Certified registered dental assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 26% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Certified registered dental assistant turnover and employment statistics
Certified registered dental assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified registered dental assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified registered dental assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified registered dental assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 6.02% |
| 2012 | 6.48% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 4.10% |
Average certified registered dental assistant tenure
The average certified registered dental assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 certified registered dental assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified registered dental assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Certified registered dental assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified registered dental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 4.40% | - |
| Senior Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 171,533 |
| Clinical Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 63,582 |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 56,363 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Bodywork Therapist | 13.02% | 26,550 |
Similar certified registered dental assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Medical Assistant | 5.81% | 171,533 |
| Clinical Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 63,582 |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 56,363 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Bodywork Therapist | 13.02% | 26,550 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified registered dental assistants
- Polish, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Certified registered dental assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
