Geriatric aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Geriatric aide gender statistics
91.3% of geriatric aides are women and 8.8% of geriatric aides are men.
- Female, 91.2%
- Male, 8.8%
Geriatric aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.2% |
| Male | 8.8% |
Geriatric aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,864
Female income
$30,284
Geriatric aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geriatric aide positions over time. Currently, 91.3% of geriatric aides are female.
Geriatric aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.80% | 93.20% |
| 2011 | 7.06% | 92.94% |
| 2012 | 8.12% | 91.88% |
| 2013 | 7.67% | 92.33% |
| 2014 | 7.77% | 92.23% |
| 2015 | 7.79% | 92.21% |
| 2016 | 8.10% | 91.90% |
| 2017 | 8.40% | 91.60% |
| 2018 | 8.11% | 91.89% |
| 2019 | 8.40% | 91.60% |
| 2020 | 9.74% | 90.26% |
| 2021 | 8.75% | 91.25% |
Geriatric aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared geriatric aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Geriatric Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Geriatric aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geriatric aides is White, which makes up 47.4% of all geriatric aides. Comparatively, 22.8% of geriatric aides are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of geriatric aides are Asian.
- White, 47.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Asian, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Geriatric aide race
| Geriatric aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Asian | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Geriatric aide race and ethnicity over time
See how geriatric aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geriatric aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.86% | 12.19% | 10.51% | 18.21% |
| 2011 | 52.96% | 13.19% | 11.18% | 18.81% |
| 2012 | 53.57% | 12.30% | 11.13% | 19.26% |
| 2013 | 53.83% | 11.89% | 11.34% | 19.29% |
| 2014 | 54.07% | 11.20% | 11.60% | 19.34% |
| 2015 | 53.37% | 11.40% | 11.52% | 20.25% |
| 2016 | 52.13% | 11.34% | 12.20% | 20.74% |
| 2017 | 51.77% | 10.31% | 13.08% | 20.90% |
| 2018 | 52.23% | 11.27% | 12.35% | 20.57% |
| 2019 | 54.10% | 10.14% | 12.16% | 20.19% |
| 2020 | 50.32% | 10.64% | 13.07% | 20.17% |
| 2021 | 47.38% | 10.38% | 13.60% | 22.78% |
Geriatric aide wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american geriatric aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown geriatric aides have the lowest average salary at $30,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,262 |
| White | $30,745 |
| Black or African American | $31,355 |
| Asian | $30,998 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,972 |
Average geriatric aide age
See how the average age of geriatric aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geriatric aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Geriatric aide age breakdown
The average age of geriatric aides is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the geriatric aide population.
Geriatric aide age breakdown
| Geriatric Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Geriatric aide educational attainment
The most common degree for geriatric aides is bachelor's degree, with 42% of geriatric aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Geriatric aides by degree level
| Geriatric aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Geriatric aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geriatric aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,691 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, geriatric aides earn a median annual income of $31,288 compared to $31,026 for geriatric aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,691 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,337 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,288 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,026 |
Geriatric aide employment statistics
Most geriatric aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where geriatric aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geriatric aides work.
Geriatric aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Geriatric aide jobs by company type
Employees with the geriatric aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geriatric aides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geriatric aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 4% |
Geriatric aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for geriatric aides are health care, education and professional.
Geriatric aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 53% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Geriatric aide turnover and employment statistics
Geriatric aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geriatric aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geriatric aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geriatric aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average geriatric aide tenure
The average geriatric aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 geriatric aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Geriatric aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Geriatric aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geriatric aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Before And After School Daycare Worker | 4.43% | 39,754 |
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Geriatric Aide | 6.73% | - |
| Recreation Assistant | 8.12% | 4,088 |
| Resident Advisor | 12.72% | 44,792 |
| Fitness Technician | 13.13% | 29,477 |
Similar geriatric aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Before And After School Daycare Worker | 4.43% | 39,754 |
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Recreation Assistant | 8.12% | 4,088 |
| Resident Advisor | 12.72% | 44,792 |
| Fitness Technician | 13.13% | 29,477 |
Foreign languages spoken by geriatric aides
The most common foreign language among geriatric aides is Chinese at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Chinese, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Mandarin, 22.2%
- Vietnamese, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Geriatric aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Mandarin | 22.2% |
| Vietnamese | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |