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Job outlook for hospital attendants in the United States
Are hospital attendant jobs in demand?
Yes, hospital attendant jobs are in demand. Hospital attendant demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Hospital attendant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hospital attendant jobs and the average hospital attendant salary over time.
Hospital attendant jobs over time
Hospital attendant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 858 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 943 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,099 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 709 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 710 | 0.00% |
Average hospital attendant salary over time
Hospital attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,897 | $14.85 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $29,360 | $14.12 | --4.3% |
| 2023 | $30,670 | $14.75 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $29,574 | $14.22 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $28,574 | $13.74 | +3.4% |
Hospital attendant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hospital attendant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hospital attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for hospital attendants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 616 | 9% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 65 | 9% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 59 | 9% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 461 | 8% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 85 | 8% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 48 | 8% |
| 7 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,567 | 7% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 211 | 7% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 636 | 6% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 491 | 6% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 408 | 6% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 379 | 6% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 337 | 6% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 322 | 6% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 189 | 6% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 179 | 6% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 174 | 6% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 65 | 6% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 221 | 5% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 70 | 5% |
Most common cities for hospital attendants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | 1 | 2% | $27,759 |
| 2 | Shoreline | 1 | 2% | $32,855 |
| 3 | Chandler | 2 | 1% | $29,890 |
| 4 | Duluth | 1 | 1% | $30,035 |
| 5 | Johnson City | 1 | 1% | $26,349 |
| 6 | Syracuse | 1 | 1% | $30,744 |
| 7 | Worcester | 1 | 1% | $32,059 |
| 8 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $26,908 |
| 9 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $29,871 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $26,392 |
| 11 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $22,515 |
| 12 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $29,166 |
| 13 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $32,891 |
Hospital Attendant job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to hospital attendant professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the hospital attendant job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the hospital attendant industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of hospital attendant experts
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Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.
Old Dominion University
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Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.
Professor, Associate Chair, Director Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ProgramOld Dominion University
School of Nursing
What soft skills should all Hospital Attendants possess?
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: Critical thinking. Outside the box thinker. Organized. Hard worker. Driven. High emotional intelligence.
Hospital attendant jobs
Updated September 27, 2021