Dental aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental aide gender statistics
80.6% of dental aides are women and 19.4% of dental aides are men.
- Female, 80.6%
- Male, 19.4%
Dental aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.6% |
| Male | 19.4% |
Dental aide gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,907
Female income
$45,791
Dental aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental aide positions over time. Currently, 80.6% of dental aides are female.
Dental aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.80% | 89.20% |
| 2011 | 12.33% | 87.67% |
| 2012 | 12.88% | 87.12% |
| 2013 | 12.18% | 87.82% |
| 2014 | 14.35% | 85.65% |
| 2015 | 15.17% | 84.83% |
| 2016 | 12.37% | 87.63% |
| 2017 | 15.65% | 84.35% |
| 2018 | 14.87% | 85.13% |
| 2019 | 16.16% | 83.84% |
| 2020 | 14.23% | 85.77% |
| 2021 | 19.35% | 80.65% |
Dental aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Dental Aide | 19% | 81% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Dental aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental aides is White, which makes up 55.8% of all dental aides. Comparatively, 21.3% of dental aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of dental aides are Asian.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Dental aide race
| Dental aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Dental aide race and ethnicity over time
See how dental aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.73% | 8.09% | 7.63% | 15.89% |
| 2011 | 62.78% | 8.16% | 7.37% | 18.16% |
| 2012 | 61.01% | 9.11% | 8.13% | 18.65% |
| 2013 | 63.13% | 8.32% | 8.43% | 16.88% |
| 2014 | 62.47% | 8.13% | 8.43% | 18.03% |
| 2015 | 62.40% | 7.89% | 7.51% | 18.79% |
| 2016 | 61.91% | 7.21% | 8.46% | 18.95% |
| 2017 | 59.82% | 7.77% | 8.94% | 20.54% |
| 2018 | 60.86% | 8.06% | 8.38% | 19.14% |
| 2019 | 58.72% | 6.23% | 9.79% | 21.41% |
| 2020 | 57.37% | 7.59% | 8.81% | 20.55% |
| 2021 | 55.76% | 7.15% | 10.07% | 21.30% |
Dental aide wage gap by race
According to our data, white dental aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dental aides have the lowest average salary at $47,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,353 |
| White | $49,575 |
| Black or African American | $48,254 |
| Asian | $49,427 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,949 |
Average dental aide age
See how the average age of dental aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 37.5 |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Dental aide age breakdown
The average age of dental aides is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the dental aide population.
Dental aide age breakdown
| Dental Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Dental aide educational attainment
The most common degree for dental aides is bachelor's degree, with 44% of dental aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Dental aides by degree level
| Dental aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Dental aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dental aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,473 annually. With a Associate degree, dental aides earn a median annual income of $49,166 compared to $46,732 for dental aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,732 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,473 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,166 |
Dental aide employment statistics
Company size where dental aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dental aides work.
Dental aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Dental aide turnover and employment statistics
Dental aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 6.02% |
| 2012 | 6.48% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 4.10% |
Average dental aide tenure
The average dental aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 dental aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Dental aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Aide | 4.40% | - |
| Health Assistant | 5.81% | 100,084 |
| Laboratory Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 48,645 |
| Medical Transcription Supervisor | 8.65% | 45,296 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Avian Keeper | 9.55% | 5,509 |
| Medical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 71,387 |
Similar dental aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Health Assistant | 5.81% | 100,084 |
| Laboratory Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 48,645 |
| Medical Transcription Supervisor | 8.65% | 45,296 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Avian Keeper | 9.55% | 5,509 |
| Medical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 71,387 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental aides
- Polish, 100.0%
Dental aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 100.0% |