Hospital secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospital secretary gender statistics
88.0% of hospital secretaries are women and 12.0% of hospital secretaries are men.
- Female, 88.0%
- Male, 12.0%
Hospital secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.0% |
| Male | 12.0% |
Hospital secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,301
Female income
$39,263
Hospital secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospital secretary positions over time. Currently, 88.0% of hospital secretaries are female.
Hospital secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.03% | 91.97% |
| 2011 | 7.71% | 92.29% |
| 2012 | 8.46% | 91.54% |
| 2013 | 8.30% | 91.70% |
| 2014 | 8.68% | 91.32% |
| 2015 | 9.51% | 90.49% |
| 2016 | 9.41% | 90.59% |
| 2017 | 10.29% | 89.71% |
| 2018 | 12.32% | 87.68% |
| 2019 | 7.29% | 92.71% |
| 2020 | 13.86% | 86.14% |
| 2021 | 12.03% | 87.97% |
Hospital secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospital secretaries with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Hospital Secretary | 12% | 88% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Hospital secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospital secretaries is White, which makes up 70.6% of all hospital secretaries. Comparatively, 12.0% of hospital secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of hospital secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Hospital secretary race
| Hospital secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Hospital secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how hospital secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospital secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 7.11% | 2.71% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 7.38% | 2.60% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 7.38% | 2.68% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 7.00% | 2.88% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 7.12% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 7.12% | 2.86% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 77.49% | 6.99% | 3.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 77.56% | 6.73% | 2.97% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 70.22% | 11.41% | 4.89% | 12.15% |
| 2019 | 74.51% | 10.80% | 3.35% | 8.96% |
| 2020 | 66.94% | 10.12% | 5.65% | 12.82% |
| 2021 | 70.56% | 9.57% | 3.77% | 11.96% |
Hospital secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american hospital secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hospital secretaries have the lowest average salary at $39,954.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,455 |
| White | $40,197 |
| Black or African American | $40,585 |
| Asian | $40,319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,954 |
Average hospital secretary age
See how the average age of hospital secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospital secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 45 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Hospital secretary age breakdown
The average age of hospital secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the hospital secretary population.
Hospital secretary age breakdown
| Hospital Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Hospital secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for hospital secretaries is associate degree, with 30% of hospital secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Hospital secretaries by degree level
| Hospital secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Hospital secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospital secretaries with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,724 annually. With a Associate degree, hospital secretaries earn a median annual income of $39,634 compared to $38,152 for hospital secretaries with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,152 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,724 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,634 |
Hospital secretary employment statistics
Company size where hospital secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospital secretaries work.
Hospital secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Hospital secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospital secretaries are health care, education and professional.
Hospital secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 59% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Hospital secretary turnover and employment statistics
Hospital secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospital secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospital secretary unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 3.16% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average hospital secretary tenure
The average hospital secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 hospital secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospital secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Hospital secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospital secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Administrative Assistant | 5.70% | 65,168 |
| Hospital Secretary | 9.17% | - |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Operating Officer | 10.06% | 9,887 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Similar hospital secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Administrative Assistant | 5.70% | 65,168 |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Operating Officer | 10.06% | 9,887 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospital secretaries
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Hospital secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |