Dental nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental nurse gender statistics
86.4% of dental nurses are women and 13.6% of dental nurses are men.
- Female, 86.4%
- Male, 13.6%
Dental nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.4% |
| Male | 13.6% |
Dental nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,380
Female income
$82,716
Dental nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental nurse positions over time. Currently, 86.4% of dental nurses are female.
Dental nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.35% | 92.65% |
| 2011 | 8.43% | 91.57% |
| 2012 | 8.83% | 91.17% |
| 2013 | 8.33% | 91.67% |
| 2014 | 9.89% | 90.11% |
| 2015 | 10.48% | 89.52% |
| 2016 | 8.46% | 91.54% |
| 2017 | 10.83% | 89.17% |
| 2018 | 10.26% | 89.74% |
| 2019 | 11.21% | 88.79% |
| 2020 | 9.80% | 90.20% |
| 2021 | 13.58% | 86.42% |
Dental nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental nurses 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 Nurse | 14% | 86% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Dental nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental nurses is White, which makes up 50.7% of all dental nurses. Comparatively, 26.3% of dental nurses are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of dental nurses are Asian.
- White, 50.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.3%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Dental nurse race
| Dental nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.3% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Dental nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how dental nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.71% | 8.09% | 7.62% | 20.92% |
| 2011 | 57.76% | 8.16% | 7.36% | 23.19% |
| 2012 | 55.99% | 9.10% | 8.12% | 23.68% |
| 2013 | 58.12% | 8.32% | 8.42% | 21.91% |
| 2014 | 57.45% | 8.13% | 8.42% | 23.06% |
| 2015 | 57.38% | 7.88% | 7.51% | 23.81% |
| 2016 | 56.89% | 7.20% | 8.46% | 23.98% |
| 2017 | 54.80% | 7.76% | 8.94% | 25.57% |
| 2018 | 55.84% | 8.05% | 8.38% | 24.17% |
| 2019 | 53.70% | 6.23% | 9.79% | 26.44% |
| 2020 | 52.35% | 7.58% | 8.81% | 25.58% |
| 2021 | 50.74% | 7.15% | 10.06% | 26.33% |
Dental nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, white dental nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dental nurses have the lowest average salary at $86,639.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,191 |
| White | $89,594 |
| Black or African American | $87,192 |
| Asian | $89,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,639 |
Average dental nurse age
See how the average age of dental nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental nurse 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 nurse age breakdown
The average age of dental nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the dental nurse population.
Dental nurse age breakdown
| Dental Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Dental nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for dental nurses is bachelor's degree, with 51% of dental nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Diploma, 15%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Dental nurses by degree level
| Dental nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Dental nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dental nurses with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $89,410 annually. With a Associate degree, dental nurses earn a median annual income of $88,850 compared to $84,427 for dental nurses with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,427 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,410 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,850 |
Dental nurse employment statistics
Company size where dental nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dental nurses work.
Dental nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Dental nurse turnover and employment statistics
Dental nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental nurse 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 nurse tenure
The average dental nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 dental nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Dental nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Nurse | 4.40% | - |
| Hospital Clinic Assistant | 5.81% | 64,179 |
| Collections Technician | 7.76% | 29,390 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 78,292 |
| Prescription Clerk | 9.41% | 66,325 |
| Kennel Technician | 9.55% | 30,123 |
| Therapeutic Massage Technician | 13.02% | 18,351 |
Similar dental nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Clinic Assistant | 5.81% | 64,179 |
| Collections Technician | 7.76% | 29,390 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 78,292 |
| Prescription Clerk | 9.41% | 66,325 |
| Kennel Technician | 9.55% | 30,123 |
| Therapeutic Massage Technician | 13.02% | 18,351 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental nurses
The most common foreign language among dental nurses is Hindi at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 20.0% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Hindi, 40.0%
- Gujarati, 20.0%
- Nepali, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Dental nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 40.0% |
| Gujarati | 20.0% |
| Nepali | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |