Emeritus demographics and statistics in the US
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Emeritus demographics by:
Emeritus gender statistics
75.7% of emeritus are women and 24.3% of emeritus are men.
- Female, 75.7%
- Male, 24.3%
Emeritus gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.7% |
| Male | 24.3% |
Emeritus gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,772
Female income
$34,896
Emeritus gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emeritus positions over time. Currently, 75.7% of emeritus are female.
Emeritus gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 2011 | 26.98% | 73.02% |
| 2012 | 28.18% | 71.82% |
| 2013 | 29.23% | 70.77% |
| 2014 | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 2015 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2016 | 26.01% | 73.99% |
| 2017 | 26.24% | 73.76% |
| 2018 | 24.28% | 75.72% |
| 2019 | 23.10% | 76.90% |
| 2020 | 22.61% | 77.39% |
| 2021 | 24.31% | 75.69% |
Emeritus related jobs gender ratio
We compared emeritus 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% |
| Emeritus | 24% | 76% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Emeritus demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emeritus is White, which makes up 59.1% of all emeritus. Comparatively, 17.5% of emeritus are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of emeritus are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Emeritus race
| Emeritus race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Emeritus race and ethnicity over time
See how emeritus racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emeritus race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.26% | 12.36% | 4.95% | 16.44% |
| 2011 | 62.08% | 13.23% | 5.04% | 16.27% |
| 2012 | 62.17% | 12.44% | 5.21% | 16.79% |
| 2013 | 62.83% | 11.73% | 5.33% | 16.73% |
| 2014 | 60.47% | 13.26% | 5.57% | 17.20% |
| 2015 | 60.34% | 12.76% | 5.84% | 17.68% |
| 2016 | 59.50% | 12.79% | 5.83% | 18.22% |
| 2017 | 59.90% | 11.73% | 5.94% | 18.50% |
| 2018 | 63.67% | 9.57% | 6.26% | 17.11% |
| 2019 | 62.85% | 10.43% | 6.24% | 16.96% |
| 2020 | 61.35% | 8.87% | 6.70% | 17.15% |
| 2021 | 59.10% | 10.62% | 6.81% | 17.53% |
Emeritus wage gap by race
According to our data, asian emeritus have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White emeritus have the lowest average salary at $36,353.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,687 |
| White | $36,353 |
| Black or African American | $37,453 |
| Asian | $41,464 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,123 |
Average emeritus age
See how the average age of emeritus varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emeritus age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Emeritus age breakdown
The average age of emeritus is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the emeritus population.
Emeritus age breakdown
| Emeritus Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Emeritus educational attainment
The most common degree for emeritus is bachelor's degree, with 34% of emeritus earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Emeritus by degree level
| Emeritus degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Emeritus wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emeritus with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,939 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, emeritus earn a median annual income of $40,075 compared to $37,542 for emeritus with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,939 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,848 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,075 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,542 |
Emeritus employment statistics
Most emeritus work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where emeritus work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emeritus work.
Emeritus jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Emeritus jobs by company type
Employees with the emeritus job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emeritus prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Emeritus jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 11% |
Emeritus jobs by industry
The most common industries for emeritus are health care, professional and government.
Emeritus industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 20% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Emeritus turnover and employment statistics
Emeritus unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emeritus between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emeritus unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emeritus 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 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average emeritus tenure
The average emeritus stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,927 emeritus resumes in Zippia's database.
Emeritus tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Emeritus LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emeritus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Emeritus | 7.07% | - |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Dietary Patient Aide | 10.58% | 103,465 |
Similar emeritus jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Dietary Patient Aide | 10.58% | 103,465 |
Foreign languages spoken by emeritus
The most common foreign language among emeritus is Spanish at 55.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 55.1%
- French, 10.2%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Tagalog, 6.1%
- Filipino, 4.1%
- Other, 18.4%
Emeritus languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.1% |
| French | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Tagalog | 6.1% |
| Filipino | 4.1% |
| Other | 18.4% |
