Certified surgical assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified surgical assistant gender statistics
73.9% of certified surgical assistants are women and 26.1% of certified surgical assistants are men.
- Female, 73.9%
- Male, 26.1%
Certified surgical assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.9% |
| Male | 26.1% |
Certified surgical assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,307
Female income
$62,385
Certified surgical assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified surgical assistant positions over time. Currently, 73.9% of certified surgical assistants are female.
Certified surgical assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.35% | 74.65% |
| 2011 | 24.27% | 75.73% |
| 2012 | 24.83% | 75.17% |
| 2013 | 25.38% | 74.62% |
| 2014 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2015 | 22.80% | 77.20% |
| 2016 | 26.05% | 73.95% |
| 2017 | 26.41% | 73.59% |
| 2018 | 23.25% | 76.75% |
| 2019 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2020 | 27.71% | 72.29% |
| 2021 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
Certified surgical assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified surgical assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Certified Surgical Assistant | 26% | 74% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Certified surgical assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified surgical assistants is White, which makes up 58.4% of all certified surgical assistants. Comparatively, 17.9% of certified surgical assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of certified surgical assistants are Asian.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Certified surgical assistant race
| Certified surgical assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Certified surgical assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how certified surgical assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified surgical assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.13% | 12.42% | 6.33% | 13.44% |
| 2011 | 62.62% | 12.34% | 7.04% | 15.12% |
| 2012 | 63.55% | 10.82% | 7.46% | 15.94% |
| 2013 | 64.16% | 11.35% | 6.55% | 14.54% |
| 2014 | 62.28% | 12.18% | 7.01% | 14.83% |
| 2015 | 60.82% | 10.42% | 7.99% | 17.24% |
| 2016 | 60.84% | 11.48% | 7.72% | 16.49% |
| 2017 | 59.09% | 12.52% | 8.82% | 16.20% |
| 2018 | 63.37% | 8.40% | 8.92% | 16.28% |
| 2019 | 63.80% | 7.78% | 9.29% | 16.21% |
| 2020 | 61.57% | 7.34% | 7.84% | 17.37% |
| 2021 | 58.40% | 8.93% | 8.99% | 17.91% |
Certified surgical assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified surgical assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified surgical assistants have the lowest average salary at $63,452.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,954 |
| White | $68,168 |
| Black or African American | $63,452 |
| Asian | $65,996 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,074 |
Average certified surgical assistant age
See how the average age of certified surgical assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified surgical assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 36.5 |
Certified surgical assistant age breakdown
The average age of certified surgical assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the certified surgical assistant population.
Certified surgical assistant age breakdown
| Certified Surgical Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Certified surgical assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for certified surgical assistants is bachelor's degree, with 33% of certified surgical assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Certified surgical assistants by degree level
| Certified surgical assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Certified surgical assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified surgical assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,555 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified surgical assistants earn a median annual income of $69,401 compared to $60,587 for certified surgical assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,555 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,782 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,401 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,587 |
Certified surgical assistant employment statistics
Most certified surgical assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where certified surgical assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified surgical assistants work.
Certified surgical assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Certified surgical assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the certified surgical assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified surgical assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Certified surgical assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 10% |
Certified surgical assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified surgical assistants are health care, education and government.
Certified surgical assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Certified surgical assistant turnover and employment statistics
Certified surgical assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified surgical assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified surgical assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified surgical assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average certified surgical assistant tenure
The average certified surgical assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,460 certified surgical assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified surgical assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Certified surgical assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified surgical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist | 8.24% | 78,739 |
| Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 84,359 |
| Certified Surgical Assistant | 9.57% | - |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar certified surgical assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist | 8.24% | 78,739 |
| Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 84,359 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified surgical assistants
The most common foreign language among certified surgical assistants is Spanish at 71.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 71.1%
- French, 5.3%
- Russian, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- Indonesian, 2.6%
- Other, 13.1%
Certified surgical assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.1% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Russian | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| Indonesian | 2.6% |
| Other | 13.1% |
