Emergency room orderly demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency room orderly demographics by:
Emergency room orderly gender statistics
51.2% of emergency room orderlies are women and 48.8% of emergency room orderlies are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Emergency room orderly gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Emergency room orderly gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,108
Female income
$44,795
Emergency room orderly gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency room orderly positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of emergency room orderlies are female.
Emergency room orderly gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.08% | 90.92% |
| 2011 | 9.75% | 90.25% |
| 2012 | 10.29% | 89.71% |
| 2013 | 10.77% | 89.23% |
| 2014 | 9.08% | 90.92% |
| 2015 | 9.34% | 90.66% |
| 2016 | 9.32% | 90.68% |
| 2017 | 9.42% | 90.58% |
| 2018 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2019 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
| 2020 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2021 | 48.76% | 51.24% |
Emergency room orderly related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency room orderlies with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Emergency Room Orderly | 49% | 51% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Emergency room orderly demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency room orderlies is White, which makes up 48.1% of all emergency room orderlies. Comparatively, 27.3% of emergency room orderlies are Black or African American and 15.4% of emergency room orderlies are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 48.1%
- Black or African American, 27.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Emergency room orderly race
| Emergency room orderly race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Emergency room orderly race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency room orderly racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency room orderly race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 27.38% | 4.22% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 28.25% | 4.32% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 27.46% | 4.48% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 26.75% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 28.28% | 4.84% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 51.00% | 27.78% | 5.11% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 27.81% | 5.10% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 26.75% | 5.21% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 50.90% | 25.17% | 6.36% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 50.26% | 27.33% | 4.27% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 50.92% | 24.63% | 3.66% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 48.06% | 27.26% | 4.59% | 15.35% |
Emergency room orderly wage gap by race
According to our data, asian emergency room orderlies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino emergency room orderlies have the lowest average salary at $44,199.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,166 |
| White | $45,315 |
| Black or African American | $46,861 |
| Asian | $48,092 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,199 |
Average emergency room orderly age
See how the average age of emergency room orderlies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emergency room orderly age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 45.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 49 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 30 |
Emergency room orderly age breakdown
The average age of emergency room orderlies is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the emergency room orderly population.
Emergency room orderly age breakdown
| Emergency Room Orderly Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Emergency room orderly educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency room orderlies is bachelor's degree, with 37% of emergency room orderlies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Emergency room orderlies by degree level
| Emergency room orderly degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Emergency room orderly employment statistics
Company size where emergency room orderlies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency room orderlies work.
Emergency room orderly jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Emergency room orderly jobs by company type
Employees with the emergency room orderly job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emergency room orderlies prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Emergency room orderly jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 14% |
Emergency room orderly turnover and employment statistics
Emergency room orderly unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency room orderlies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency room orderly unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency room orderly unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 6.44% |
| 2021 | 4.15% |
Average emergency room orderly tenure
The average emergency room orderly stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 emergency room orderlies resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency room orderly tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Emergency room orderly LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency room orderlies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Surgical Aide | 4.62% | 64,679 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Emergency Room Orderly | 8.49% | - |
Similar emergency room orderly jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Surgical Aide | 4.62% | 64,679 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency room orderlies
The most common foreign language among emergency room orderlies is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Bosnian, 11.1%
- Serbian, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Emergency room orderly languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Bosnian | 11.1% |
| Serbian | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |