Certifier demographics and statistics in the US
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Certifier gender statistics
56.2% of certifiers are women and 43.8% of certifiers are men.
- Female, 56.2%
- Male, 43.8%
Certifier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% |
| Male | 43.8% |
Certifier gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,993
Female income
$49,634
Certifier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certifier positions over time. Currently, 56.2% of certifiers are female.
Certifier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.34% | 54.66% |
| 2011 | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 2012 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
| 2013 | 50.07% | 49.93% |
| 2014 | 45.35% | 54.65% |
| 2015 | 46.11% | 53.89% |
| 2016 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2017 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
| 2018 | 43.77% | 56.23% |
| 2019 | 42.17% | 57.83% |
| 2020 | 41.49% | 58.51% |
| 2021 | 43.81% | 56.19% |
Certifier related jobs gender ratio
We compared certifiers 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% |
| Certifier | 44% | 56% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Certifier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certifiers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all certifiers. Comparatively, 14.7% of certifiers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of certifiers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Certifier race
| Certifier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Certifier race and ethnicity over time
See how certifier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certifier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.74% | 11.32% | 5.24% | 13.62% |
| 2011 | 65.55% | 12.20% | 5.33% | 13.45% |
| 2012 | 65.64% | 11.40% | 5.50% | 13.97% |
| 2013 | 66.30% | 10.69% | 5.62% | 13.92% |
| 2014 | 63.95% | 12.22% | 5.85% | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 63.81% | 11.72% | 6.13% | 14.86% |
| 2016 | 62.97% | 11.75% | 6.12% | 15.40% |
| 2017 | 63.37% | 10.69% | 6.23% | 15.68% |
| 2018 | 67.14% | 8.53% | 6.55% | 14.29% |
| 2019 | 66.32% | 9.39% | 6.53% | 14.14% |
| 2020 | 64.83% | 7.83% | 6.98% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 9.58% | 7.10% | 14.71% |
Certifier wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,346 |
| White | $51,840 |
| Black or African American | $53,509 |
| Asian | $59,619 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,008 |
Average certifier age
See how the average age of certifiers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certifier 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 |
Certifier age breakdown
The average age of certifiers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the certifier population.
Certifier age breakdown
| Certifier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Certifier educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Certifiers by degree level
| Certifier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Certifier wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,876 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,076 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,499 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,644 |
Certifier employment statistics
Most certifiers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where certifiers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certifiers work.
Certifier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Certifier jobs by company type
Employees with the certifier job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certifiers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Certifier jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 18% |
Certifier jobs by industry
The most common industries for certifiers are health care, non profits and government.
Certifier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Certifier turnover and employment statistics
Certifier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certifiers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certifier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certifier 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 certifier tenure
The average certifier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 253 certifiers resumes in Zippia's database.
Certifier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Certifier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certifiers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Health Care Assistant | 6.05% | 242,669 |
| Certifier | 7.07% | - |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Psychiatric Nursing Aide | 10.58% | 86,208 |
Similar certifier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Health Care Assistant | 6.05% | 242,669 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Psychiatric Nursing Aide | 10.58% | 86,208 |
Foreign languages spoken by certifiers
The most common foreign language among certifiers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 12.5% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 12.5%
Certifier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 12.5% |
