Gerontological nurse practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Gerontological nurse practitioner gender statistics
84.2% of gerontological nurse practitioners are women and 15.8% of gerontological nurse practitioners are men.
- Female, 84.2%
- Male, 15.8%
Gerontological nurse practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.2% |
| Male | 15.8% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$111,404
Female income
$105,902
Gerontological nurse practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gerontological nurse practitioner positions over time. Currently, 84.2% of gerontological nurse practitioners are female.
Gerontological nurse practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.98% | 88.02% |
| 2011 | 12.44% | 87.56% |
| 2012 | 12.59% | 87.41% |
| 2013 | 13.11% | 86.89% |
| 2014 | 14.25% | 85.75% |
| 2015 | 13.80% | 86.20% |
| 2016 | 14.29% | 85.71% |
| 2017 | 15.00% | 85.00% |
| 2018 | 15.43% | 84.57% |
| 2019 | 15.50% | 84.50% |
| 2020 | 15.80% | 84.20% |
| 2021 | 15.77% | 84.23% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared gerontological nurse practitioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Gerontological Nurse Practitioner | 16% | 84% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Gerontological nurse practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gerontological nurse practitioners is White, which makes up 65.2% of all gerontological nurse practitioners. Comparatively, 11.8% of gerontological nurse practitioners are Black or African American and 9.2% of gerontological nurse practitioners are Asian.
- White, 65.2%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Gerontological nurse practitioner race
| Gerontological nurse practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how gerontological nurse practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gerontological nurse practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.22% | 12.00% | 7.34% | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 71.81% | 12.37% | 7.26% | 6.63% |
| 2012 | 71.40% | 12.50% | 7.35% | 6.85% |
| 2013 | 71.24% | 12.43% | 7.46% | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 70.06% | 12.57% | 7.98% | 7.34% |
| 2015 | 70.24% | 12.69% | 7.51% | 7.46% |
| 2016 | 70.04% | 12.22% | 7.95% | 7.73% |
| 2017 | 69.69% | 11.72% | 8.13% | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 69.49% | 12.39% | 7.86% | 7.97% |
| 2019 | 69.51% | 11.73% | 8.17% | 8.32% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 11.34% | 8.19% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 65.22% | 11.81% | 9.16% | 9.10% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gerontological nurse practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White gerontological nurse practitioners have the lowest average salary at $107,543.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,790 |
| White | $107,543 |
| Black or African American | $107,887 |
| Asian | $123,836 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $109,778 |
Average gerontological nurse practitioner age
See how the average age of gerontological nurse practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Gerontological nurse practitioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Gerontological nurse practitioner age breakdown
The average age of gerontological nurse practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the gerontological nurse practitioner population.
Gerontological nurse practitioner age breakdown
| Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for gerontological nurse practitioners is master's degree, with 42% of gerontological nurse practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Master's, 42%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Gerontological nurse practitioners by degree level
| Gerontological nurse practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Gerontological nurse practitioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gerontological nurse practitioners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $128,219 annually. With a Doctorate degree, gerontological nurse practitioners earn a median annual income of $119,155 compared to $115,258 for gerontological nurse practitioners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $128,219 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,258 |
| Doctorate Degree | $119,155 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $100,399 |
Gerontological nurse practitioner employment statistics
Most gerontological nurse practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where gerontological nurse practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gerontological nurse practitioners work.
Gerontological nurse practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the gerontological nurse practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gerontological nurse practitioners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Gerontological nurse practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for gerontological nurse practitioners are health care, education and manufacturing.
Gerontological nurse practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Education | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Gerontological nurse practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gerontological nurse practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gerontological nurse practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gerontological nurse practitioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average gerontological nurse practitioner tenure
The average gerontological nurse practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 499 gerontological nurse practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Gerontological nurse practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Gerontological nurse practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gerontological nurse practitioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontological Nurse Practitioner | 8.72% | - |
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Anesthesiology Resident | 13.05% | 6,767 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar gerontological nurse practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Anesthesiology Resident | 13.05% | 6,767 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by gerontological nurse practitioners
The most common foreign language among gerontological nurse practitioners is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.6% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Filipino, 5.6%
- Vietnamese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 16.5%
Gerontological nurse practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Filipino | 5.6% |
| Vietnamese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.5% |