Clinical laboratory aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical laboratory aide gender statistics
76.9% of clinical laboratory aides are women and 23.1% of clinical laboratory aides are men.
- Female, 76.9%
- Male, 23.1%
Clinical laboratory aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.9% |
| Male | 23.1% |
Clinical laboratory aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,994
Female income
$37,804
Clinical laboratory aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical laboratory aide positions over time. Currently, 76.9% of clinical laboratory aides are female.
Clinical laboratory aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.23% | 77.77% |
| 2011 | 20.67% | 79.33% |
| 2012 | 21.61% | 78.39% |
| 2013 | 20.56% | 79.44% |
| 2014 | 21.17% | 78.83% |
| 2015 | 21.39% | 78.61% |
| 2016 | 22.71% | 77.29% |
| 2017 | 21.92% | 78.08% |
| 2018 | 23.29% | 76.71% |
| 2019 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2020 | 25.41% | 74.59% |
| 2021 | 23.08% | 76.92% |
Clinical laboratory aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical laboratory aides 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% |
| Clinical Laboratory Aide | 23% | 77% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Clinical laboratory aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical laboratory aides is White, which makes up 52.4% of all clinical laboratory aides. Comparatively, 17.5% of clinical laboratory aides are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of clinical laboratory aides are Black or African American.
- White, 52.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Clinical laboratory aide race
| Clinical laboratory aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Clinical laboratory aide race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical laboratory aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical laboratory aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.78% | 12.79% | 10.97% | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 59.88% | 12.80% | 11.02% | 13.01% |
| 2012 | 58.93% | 13.57% | 10.87% | 13.94% |
| 2013 | 59.35% | 13.02% | 10.91% | 14.15% |
| 2014 | 59.36% | 13.40% | 10.73% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 57.38% | 14.81% | 10.90% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 58.36% | 13.74% | 10.73% | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 57.65% | 13.42% | 10.95% | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 57.55% | 13.72% | 10.08% | 15.34% |
| 2019 | 55.33% | 13.85% | 12.27% | 15.69% |
| 2020 | 53.87% | 13.91% | 11.56% | 15.55% |
| 2021 | 52.40% | 12.68% | 11.49% | 17.49% |
Clinical laboratory aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clinical laboratory aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american clinical laboratory aides have the lowest average salary at $37,223.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,527 |
| White | $39,230 |
| Black or African American | $37,223 |
| Asian | $41,150 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,940 |
Average clinical laboratory aide age
See how the average age of clinical laboratory aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical laboratory aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Clinical laboratory aide age breakdown
The average age of clinical laboratory aides is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the clinical laboratory aide population.
Clinical laboratory aide age breakdown
| Clinical Laboratory Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Clinical laboratory aide educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical laboratory aides is bachelor's degree, with 52% of clinical laboratory aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Clinical laboratory aides by degree level
| Clinical laboratory aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Clinical laboratory aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clinical laboratory aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,190 annually. With a Doctorate degree, clinical laboratory aides earn a median annual income of $43,614 compared to $42,746 for clinical laboratory aides with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,190 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,215 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,746 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,921 |
Clinical laboratory aide employment statistics
Most clinical laboratory aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical laboratory aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical laboratory aides work.
Clinical laboratory aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Clinical laboratory aide jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical laboratory aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical laboratory aides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Clinical laboratory aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 8% |
Clinical laboratory aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical laboratory aides are health care, education and government.
Clinical laboratory aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Education | 30% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Clinical laboratory aide turnover and employment statistics
Clinical laboratory aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical laboratory aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical laboratory aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical laboratory aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average clinical laboratory aide tenure
The average clinical laboratory aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 600 clinical laboratory aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical laboratory aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Clinical laboratory aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical laboratory aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Clinical Laboratory Aide | 8.24% | - |
| Icd-9 Coder | 9.29% | 4,246 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar clinical laboratory aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Icd-9 Coder | 9.29% | 4,246 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical laboratory aides
The most common foreign language among clinical laboratory aides is Spanish at 51.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.7% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 51.3%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Cantonese, 5.1%
- Hindi, 5.1%
- Tagalog, 5.1%
- Other, 25.7%
Clinical laboratory aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.3% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Cantonese | 5.1% |
| Hindi | 5.1% |
| Tagalog | 5.1% |
| Other | 25.7% |