First aid nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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First aid nurse gender statistics
65.0% of first aid nurses are women and 35.0% of first aid nurses are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
First aid nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
First aid nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,242
Female income
$31,580
First aid nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in first aid nurse positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of first aid nurses are female.
First aid nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.46% | 63.54% |
| 2011 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
| 2012 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2013 | 40.95% | 59.05% |
| 2014 | 36.46% | 63.54% |
| 2015 | 37.18% | 62.82% |
| 2016 | 37.12% | 62.88% |
| 2017 | 37.40% | 62.60% |
| 2018 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2019 | 33.52% | 66.48% |
| 2020 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2021 | 35.03% | 64.97% |
First aid nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared first aid nurses 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 Nurse | 35% | 65% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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First aid nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among first aid nurses is White, which makes up 62.3% of all first aid nurses. Comparatively, 14.5% of first aid nurses are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of first aid nurses are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
First aid nurse race
| First aid nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
First aid nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how first aid nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
First aid nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.47% | 10.93% | 5.93% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 65.29% | 11.81% | 6.02% | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 65.38% | 11.02% | 6.19% | 13.76% |
| 2013 | 66.04% | 10.30% | 6.31% | 13.70% |
| 2014 | 63.68% | 11.83% | 6.55% | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 63.55% | 11.33% | 6.82% | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 62.71% | 11.37% | 6.81% | 15.18% |
| 2017 | 63.11% | 10.31% | 6.92% | 15.47% |
| 2018 | 66.88% | 8.14% | 7.24% | 14.08% |
| 2019 | 66.06% | 9.00% | 7.22% | 13.93% |
| 2020 | 64.56% | 7.44% | 7.68% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 62.31% | 9.19% | 7.79% | 14.50% |
First aid nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian first aid nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White first aid nurses have the lowest average salary at $32,428.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,621 |
| White | $32,428 |
| Black or African American | $33,060 |
| Asian | $35,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,871 |
Average first aid nurse age
See how the average age of first aid nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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First aid nurse 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 nurse age breakdown
The average age of first aid nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the first aid nurse population.
First aid nurse age breakdown
| First Aid Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
First aid nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for first aid nurses is bachelor's degree, with 50% of first aid nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
First aid nurses by degree level
| First aid nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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First aid nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, first aid nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,120 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, first aid nurses earn a median annual income of $34,541 compared to $33,111 for first aid nurses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,120 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,136 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,541 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,111 |
First aid nurse employment statistics
Most first aid nurses work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where first aid nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where first aid nurses work.
First aid nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
First aid nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the first aid nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most first aid nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
First aid nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 9% |
First aid nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for first aid nurses are education, health care and professional.
First aid nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
First aid nurse turnover and employment statistics
First aid nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for first aid nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
First aid nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | First aid nurse 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 nurse tenure
The average first aid nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 790 first aid nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
First aid nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
First aid nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of first aid 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Health Aid | 6.05% | 248,490 |
| First Aid Nurse | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Similar first aid nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Health Aid | 6.05% | 248,490 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Foreign languages spoken by first aid nurses
The most common foreign language among first aid nurses is Spanish at 45.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 45.7%
- French, 6.5%
- Russian, 6.5%
- Arabic, 6.5%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 30.5%
First aid nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.7% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| Arabic | 6.5% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 30.5% |
