First-aid attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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First-aid attendant gender statistics
66.8% of first-aid attendants are women and 33.2% of first-aid attendants are men.
- Female, 66.8%
- Male, 33.2%
First-aid attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.8% |
| Male | 33.2% |
First-aid attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,320
Female income
$28,299
First-aid attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in first-aid attendant positions over time. Currently, 66.8% of first-aid attendants are female.
First-aid attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.58% | 65.42% |
| 2011 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| 2012 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2013 | 38.98% | 61.02% |
| 2014 | 34.58% | 65.42% |
| 2015 | 35.28% | 64.72% |
| 2016 | 35.22% | 64.78% |
| 2017 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2018 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
| 2019 | 31.72% | 68.28% |
| 2020 | 31.12% | 68.88% |
| 2021 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
First-aid attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared first-aid attendants 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% |
| First-Aid Attendant | 33% | 67% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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First-aid attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among first-aid attendants is White, which makes up 61.5% of all first-aid attendants. Comparatively, 16.6% of first-aid attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of first-aid attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
First-aid attendant race
| First-aid attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
First-aid attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how first-aid attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
First-aid attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.70% | 11.22% | 4.87% | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 64.52% | 12.09% | 4.97% | 15.34% |
| 2012 | 64.61% | 11.30% | 5.13% | 15.86% |
| 2013 | 65.27% | 10.59% | 5.25% | 15.80% |
| 2014 | 62.91% | 12.12% | 5.49% | 16.26% |
| 2015 | 62.78% | 11.62% | 5.76% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 61.94% | 11.65% | 5.75% | 17.28% |
| 2017 | 62.33% | 10.59% | 5.87% | 17.57% |
| 2018 | 66.11% | 8.43% | 6.19% | 16.18% |
| 2019 | 65.29% | 9.29% | 6.16% | 16.03% |
| 2020 | 63.79% | 7.73% | 6.62% | 16.21% |
| 2021 | 61.54% | 9.48% | 6.73% | 16.60% |
First-aid attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian first-aid attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White first-aid attendants have the lowest average salary at $28,821.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,940 |
| White | $28,821 |
| Black or African American | $29,209 |
| Asian | $30,570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,093 |
Average first-aid attendant age
See how the average age of first-aid attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
First-aid attendant 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 |
First-aid attendant age breakdown
The average age of first-aid attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the first-aid attendant population.
First-aid attendant age breakdown
| First-Aid Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
First-aid attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for first-aid attendants is bachelor's degree, with 38% of first-aid attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
First-aid attendants by degree level
| First-aid attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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First-aid attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, first-aid attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,052 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, first-aid attendants earn a median annual income of $30,107 compared to $29,240 for first-aid attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,052 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,642 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,107 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,240 |
First-aid attendant employment statistics
Most first-aid attendants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where first-aid attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where first-aid attendants work.
First-aid attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
First-aid attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the first-aid attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most first-aid attendants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
First-aid attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 4% |
First-aid attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for first-aid attendants are education, health care and manufacturing.
First-aid attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
First-aid attendant turnover and employment statistics
First-aid attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for first-aid attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
First-aid attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | First-aid attendant 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 first-aid attendant tenure
The average first-aid attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 713 first-aid attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
First-aid attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
First-aid attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of first-aid attendants 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 Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Resident Aide | 6.05% | 172,071 |
| First-Aid Attendant | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Patient Transport Orderly | 10.58% | 56,866 |
Similar first-aid attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Resident Aide | 6.05% | 172,071 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Patient Transport Orderly | 10.58% | 56,866 |
Foreign languages spoken by first-aid attendants
The most common foreign language among first-aid attendants is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Danish, 3.3%
- Other, 40.0%
First-aid attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Danish | 3.3% |
| Other | 40.0% |
