Child's nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Child's nurse gender statistics
91.1% of child's nurses are women and 8.9% of child's nurses are men.
- Female, 91.1%
- Male, 8.9%
Child's nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.1% |
| Male | 8.9% |
Child's nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,670
Female income
$63,904
Child's nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child's nurse positions over time. Currently, 91.1% of child's nurses are female.
Child's nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.62% | 93.38% |
| 2011 | 6.89% | 93.11% |
| 2012 | 6.98% | 93.02% |
| 2013 | 7.28% | 92.72% |
| 2014 | 7.97% | 92.03% |
| 2015 | 7.69% | 92.31% |
| 2016 | 7.99% | 92.01% |
| 2017 | 8.42% | 91.58% |
| 2018 | 8.67% | 91.33% |
| 2019 | 8.72% | 91.28% |
| 2020 | 8.90% | 91.10% |
| 2021 | 8.88% | 91.12% |
Child's nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared child's nurses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Child's Nurse | 9% | 91% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Child's nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child's nurses is White, which makes up 65.9% of all child's nurses. Comparatively, 11.8% of child's nurses are Black or African American and 8.9% of child's nurses are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Child's nurse race
| Child's nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Child's nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how child's nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child's nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.88% | 12.00% | 7.12% | 6.16% |
| 2011 | 72.47% | 12.37% | 7.04% | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 72.07% | 12.50% | 7.13% | 6.44% |
| 2013 | 71.91% | 12.44% | 7.23% | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 70.72% | 12.58% | 7.76% | 6.93% |
| 2015 | 70.91% | 12.69% | 7.28% | 7.05% |
| 2016 | 70.71% | 12.22% | 7.72% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 70.35% | 11.72% | 7.90% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 70.15% | 12.39% | 7.64% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 70.18% | 11.73% | 7.94% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 68.03% | 11.34% | 7.96% | 8.38% |
| 2021 | 65.89% | 11.81% | 8.94% | 8.69% |
Child's nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian child's nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White child's nurses have the lowest average salary at $64,732.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,359 |
| White | $64,732 |
| Black or African American | $64,905 |
| Asian | $72,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,855 |
Average child's nurse age
See how the average age of child's nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child's nurse age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Child's nurse age breakdown
The average age of child's nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the child's nurse population.
Child's nurse age breakdown
| Child's Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Child's nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for child's nurses is bachelor's degree, with 52% of child's nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Child's nurses by degree level
| Child's nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Child's nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child's nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,992 annually. With a Doctorate degree, child's nurses earn a median annual income of $70,530 compared to $68,595 for child's nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,992 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,595 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,530 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,114 |
Child's nurse employment statistics
Most child's nurses work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where child's nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child's nurses work.
Child's nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Child's nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the child's nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child's nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Child's nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 14% |
Child's nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for child's nurses are health care, education and government.
Child's nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 64% |
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Child's nurse turnover and employment statistics
Child's nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child's nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child's nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child's nurse unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average child's nurse tenure
The average child's nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 419 child's nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Child's nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Child's nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child's nurses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child's Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar child's nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by child's nurses
The most common foreign language among child's nurses is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Nepali, 6.3%
- Hungarian, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Child's nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Nepali | 6.3% |
| Hungarian | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
