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Contractor-registered nurse demographics and statistics in the US

Contractor-registered nurse demographics research summary. Zippia estimates contractor-registered nurse demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our contractor-registered nurse estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about contractor-registered nurses after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 1,759,068 contractor-registered nurses currently employed in the United States.
  • 84.8% of all contractor-registered nurses are women, while 15.2% are men.
  • The average contractor-registered nurse age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of contractor-registered nurses is White (65.1%), followed by Black or African American (12.2%), Asian (9.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%).
  • Contractor-registered nurses are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $178,233, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women contractor-registered nurses earned 93% of what men earned.
  • Vermont is the best state for contractor-registered nurses to live.
  • Contractor-registered nurses are 84% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Contractor-registered nurse gender statistics

84.8% of contractor-registered nurses are women and 15.2% of contractor-registered nurses are men.
  • Female, 84.8%
  • Male, 15.2%

Contractor-registered nurse gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female84.8%
Male15.2%

Contractor-registered nurse gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$140,666
female-income
Female income
$130,917

Contractor-registered nurse gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contractor-registered nurse positions over time. Currently, 84.8% of contractor-registered nurses are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Contractor-registered nurse gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201011.50%88.50%
201111.95%88.05%
201212.10%87.90%
201312.59%87.41%
201413.70%86.30%
201513.26%86.74%
201613.74%86.26%
201714.43%85.57%
201814.84%85.16%
201914.91%85.09%
202015.20%84.80%
202115.17%84.83%

Contractor-registered nurse related jobs gender ratio

We compared contractor-registered 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 titleMaleFemale
Staff Nurse Midwife2%98%
Perinatal Nurse3%97%
Therapeutic Dietitian3%97%
Contractor-Registered Nurse15%85%
Radiology Resident75%25%
Optometrist, Owner76%24%
Flight Surgeon82%18%

Contractor-registered nurse demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among contractor-registered nurses is White, which makes up 65.1% of all contractor-registered nurses. Comparatively, 12.2% of contractor-registered nurses are Black or African American and 9.1% of contractor-registered nurses are Asian.
  • White, 65.1%
  • Black or African American, 12.2%
  • Asian, 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Contractor-registered nurse race

Contractor-registered nurse racePercentages
White65.1%
Black or African American12.2%
Asian9.1%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Unknown4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Contractor-registered nurse race and ethnicity over time

See how contractor-registered nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Contractor-registered nurse race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201072.13%12.40%7.31%6.31%
201171.72%12.77%7.23%6.38%
201271.31%12.90%7.32%6.60%
201371.15%12.83%7.43%6.56%
201469.97%12.97%7.95%7.08%
201570.15%13.09%7.48%7.21%
201669.95%12.62%7.91%7.47%
201769.60%12.12%8.09%7.81%
201869.39%12.79%7.83%7.71%
201969.42%12.13%8.13%8.07%
202067.27%11.74%8.15%8.54%
202165.13%12.21%9.13%8.84%

Contractor-registered nurse wage gap by race

According to our data, asian contractor-registered nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White contractor-registered nurses have the lowest average salary at $133,803.
$164,000
$158,000
$152,000
$146,000
$140,000
$134,000
$128,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$136,009
White$133,803
Black or African American$134,410
Asian$163,434
Hispanic or Latino$137,763

Average contractor-registered nurse age

See how the average age of contractor-registered nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Contractor-registered nurse age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4545
Unknown3940.5
Asian3944
Hispanic or Latino3938
White4244
American Indian and Alaska Native42

Contractor-registered nurse age breakdown

The average age of contractor-registered nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the contractor-registered nurse population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Contractor-registered nurse age breakdown

Contractor-Registered Nurse YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years14%

Contractor-registered nurse educational attainment

The most common degree for contractor-registered nurses is bachelor's degree, with 43% of contractor-registered nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 42% and associate degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 43%
  • Associate, 42%
  • Master's, 7%
  • Diploma, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Contractor-registered nurses by degree level

Contractor-registered nurse degreePercentages
Bachelor's43%
Associate42%
Master's7%
Diploma6%
Other Degrees2%

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Contractor-registered nurse wage gap by degree level

According to the data, contractor-registered nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $171,698 annually. With a Doctorate degree, contractor-registered nurses earn a median annual income of $154,743 compared to $147,617 for contractor-registered nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
$177,000
$166,000
$155,000
$144,000
$133,000
$122,000
$111,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$171,698
Bachelor's Degree$147,617
Doctorate Degree$154,743
Some College/ Associate Degree$121,376

Contractor-registered nurse employment statistics

Most contractor-registered nurses work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where contractor-registered nurses work

Below, you can see the size of companies where contractor-registered nurses work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Contractor-registered nurse jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees14%

Contractor-registered nurse jobs by company type

Employees with the contractor-registered nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contractor-registered nurses prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Contractor-registered nurse jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public9%
Private84%
Government3%

Contractor-registered nurse jobs by industry

The most common industries for contractor-registered nurses are health care, professional and insurance.

Health Care

Professional

Fortune 500

Education

Government

Contractor-registered nurse turnover and employment statistics

Contractor-registered nurse unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for contractor-registered nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Contractor-registered nurse unemployment rate by year

YearContractor-registered nurse unemployment rate
20101.90%
20111.97%
20121.94%
20131.69%
20141.75%
20151.37%
20161.10%
20171.04%
20181.07%
20191.04%
20201.45%
20211.37%

Average contractor-registered nurse tenure

The average contractor-registered nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,742 contractor-registered nurses resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Contractor-registered nurse tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year39%
1-2 years26%
3-4 years10%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years8%

Contractor-registered nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of contractor-registered nurses that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Contractor-Registered Nurse8.72%-
Chief, General Pediatric Clinic9.88%81,435
Physician Assistant Student11.62%58,769
Peripatologist13.00%10,455
Public Health Physician13.05%93,090
Optometrist17.57%20,993
Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia31.64%75,423

Similar contractor-registered nurse jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Chief, General Pediatric Clinic9.88%81,435
Physician Assistant Student11.62%58,769
Peripatologist13.00%10,455
Public Health Physician13.05%93,090
Optometrist17.57%20,993
Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia31.64%75,423

Foreign languages spoken by contractor-registered nurses

The most common foreign language among contractor-registered nurses is Spanish at 72.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and German is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
  • Spanish, 72.9%
  • French, 8.3%
  • German, 4.2%
  • Italian, 4.2%
  • Persian, 2.1%
  • Other, 8.3%

Contractor-registered nurse languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish72.9%
French8.3%
German4.2%
Italian4.2%
Persian2.1%
Other8.3%

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Contractor-registered nurse location demographics

The amount you can make as a contractor-registered nurse can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of contractor-registered nurses is $175,738. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do contractor-registered nurses earn the most?

Contractor-registered nurses earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average contractor-registered nurse salary is $177,499. The map here shows where contractor-registered nurses earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Contractor-Registered Nurses?

By looking through more than 3,742 resumes, we found that the most popular places for contractor-registered nurses are Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Contractor-Registered Nurses

Contractor-registered nurse jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Florida18,262$127,739
2Texas15,208$132,600
3California14,368$159,159
4Pennsylvania7,976$144,013
5New York7,801$150,947
6Georgia7,094$122,912
7Ohio6,432$120,692
8Illinois6,235$141,037
9Massachusetts6,212$156,778
10Virginia5,599$127,409
11North Carolina5,587$127,480
12Washington5,323$120,290
13Indiana4,567$101,956
14Michigan4,255$151,773
15New Jersey4,169$152,550
16Tennessee4,039$110,588
17Arizona3,999$127,888
18Colorado3,967$99,415
19Maryland3,749$128,516
20Wisconsin3,468$118,741
21Missouri3,191$105,437
22Minnesota2,849$120,531
23South Carolina2,848$120,019
24Connecticut2,754$148,538
25Louisiana2,640$133,688
26Alabama2,616$103,375
27Iowa2,410$113,945
28Kentucky2,234$110,549
29Oregon2,138$124,906
30Oklahoma2,042$114,585
31Arkansas1,966$111,376
32Kansas1,845$102,349
33New Mexico1,552$117,457
34New Hampshire1,380$142,586
35West Virginia1,338$133,754
36Mississippi1,239$121,378
37Maine1,229$128,792
38Nevada1,115$127,343
39Nebraska1,108$98,118
40Delaware940$149,473
41Idaho889$121,629
42South Dakota840$87,042
43Montana839$98,860
44Utah756$108,553
45Alaska707$140,275
46North Dakota675$95,975
47Vermont640$150,663
48District of Columbia614$165,571
49Rhode Island612$177,499
50Wyoming410$112,497
51Hawaii331$104,097

Where are contractor-registered nurses in high demand?

Contractor-registered nurses are in high demand in Los Angeles, CA. There are currently 125 job openings for contractor-registered nurses here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country contractor-registered nurses are in the most demand.
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