Hospital attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospital attendant demographics by:
Hospital attendant gender statistics
63.2% of hospital attendants are women and 36.8% of hospital attendants are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Hospital attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Hospital attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,412
Female income
$31,493
Hospital attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospital attendant positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of hospital attendants are female.
Hospital attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 2011 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2012 | 41.58% | 58.42% |
| 2013 | 42.83% | 57.17% |
| 2014 | 38.27% | 61.73% |
| 2015 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2016 | 38.94% | 61.06% |
| 2017 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
| 2018 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
| 2019 | 35.26% | 64.74% |
| 2020 | 34.63% | 65.37% |
| 2021 | 36.80% | 63.20% |
Hospital attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospital 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% |
| Hospital Attendant | 37% | 63% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Hospital attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospital attendants is White, which makes up 59.2% of all hospital attendants. Comparatively, 17.5% of hospital attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of hospital attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Hospital attendant race
| Hospital attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Hospital attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how hospital attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospital attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.38% | 12.27% | 4.94% | 16.40% |
| 2011 | 62.20% | 13.14% | 5.04% | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 62.29% | 12.35% | 5.20% | 16.75% |
| 2013 | 62.95% | 11.64% | 5.32% | 16.69% |
| 2014 | 60.59% | 13.17% | 5.56% | 17.15% |
| 2015 | 60.46% | 12.67% | 5.83% | 17.64% |
| 2016 | 59.62% | 12.70% | 5.82% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 60.01% | 11.64% | 5.94% | 18.46% |
| 2018 | 63.79% | 9.48% | 6.26% | 17.07% |
| 2019 | 62.97% | 10.34% | 6.23% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 61.47% | 8.78% | 6.69% | 17.11% |
| 2021 | 59.22% | 10.53% | 6.80% | 17.49% |
Hospital attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospital attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White hospital attendants have the lowest average salary at $31,965.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,071 |
| White | $31,965 |
| Black or African American | $32,312 |
| Asian | $33,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,209 |
Average hospital attendant age
See how the average age of hospital attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospital 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 |
Hospital attendant age breakdown
The average age of hospital attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the hospital attendant population.
Hospital attendant age breakdown
| Hospital Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Hospital attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for hospital attendants is high school diploma, with 33% of hospital attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Hospital attendants by degree level
| Hospital attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Hospital attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospital attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,957 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hospital attendants earn a median annual income of $33,116 compared to $32,340 for hospital attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,957 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,803 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,116 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,340 |
Hospital attendant employment statistics
Most hospital attendants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospital attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospital attendants work.
Hospital attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Hospital attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the hospital attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospital attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospital attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 5% |
Hospital attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospital attendants are health care, hospitality and professional.
Hospital attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 30% |
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Hospital attendant turnover and employment statistics
Hospital attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospital attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospital 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 hospital attendant tenure
The average hospital attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 494 hospital attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospital attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hospital attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Health Care Specialist | 6.05% | 118,429 |
| Hospital Attendant | 7.07% | - |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
| Psychiatric Aides Teacher | 10.58% | 57,193 |
Similar hospital attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Health Care Specialist | 6.05% | 118,429 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
| Psychiatric Aides Teacher | 10.58% | 57,193 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospital attendants
The most common foreign language among hospital attendants is Spanish at 40.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 9.1% and Persian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 40.9%
- Urdu, 9.1%
- Persian, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Ukrainian, 4.5%
- Other, 31.9%
Hospital attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.9% |
| Urdu | 9.1% |
| Persian | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Ukrainian | 4.5% |
| Other | 31.9% |
