Hospital tray aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospital tray aide demographics by:
Hospital tray aide gender statistics
73.6% of hospital tray aides are women and 26.4% of hospital tray aides are men.
- Female, 73.6%
- Male, 26.4%
Hospital tray aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.6% |
| Male | 26.4% |
Hospital tray aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,375
Female income
$27,920
Hospital tray aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospital tray aide positions over time. Currently, 73.6% of hospital tray aides are female.
Hospital tray aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.02% | 74.98% |
| 2011 | 25.82% | 74.18% |
| 2012 | 25.28% | 74.72% |
| 2013 | 27.18% | 72.82% |
| 2014 | 25.56% | 74.44% |
| 2015 | 27.52% | 72.48% |
| 2016 | 25.82% | 74.18% |
| 2017 | 25.60% | 74.40% |
| 2018 | 25.02% | 74.98% |
| 2019 | 26.35% | 73.65% |
| 2020 | 26.93% | 73.07% |
| 2021 | 26.41% | 73.59% |
Hospital tray aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospital tray aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, saucier and vacuum kettle cook have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Hospital Tray Aide | 26% | 74% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Hospital tray aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospital tray aides is White, which makes up 54.7% of all hospital tray aides. Comparatively, 17.2% of hospital tray aides are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of hospital tray aides are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Hospital tray aide race
| Hospital tray aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Hospital tray aide race and ethnicity over time
See how hospital tray aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospital tray aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.01% | 12.45% | 8.17% | 14.68% |
| 2011 | 61.10% | 12.98% | 8.42% | 14.71% |
| 2012 | 60.73% | 13.29% | 7.85% | 14.99% |
| 2013 | 60.69% | 12.74% | 7.89% | 15.57% |
| 2014 | 60.15% | 13.04% | 8.11% | 15.46% |
| 2015 | 59.96% | 12.78% | 8.32% | 15.61% |
| 2016 | 59.13% | 12.67% | 8.47% | 16.15% |
| 2017 | 59.50% | 11.85% | 8.83% | 16.17% |
| 2018 | 60.82% | 11.84% | 8.25% | 15.30% |
| 2019 | 59.53% | 12.67% | 8.63% | 15.62% |
| 2020 | 56.56% | 13.37% | 9.22% | 15.40% |
| 2021 | 54.68% | 13.29% | 9.07% | 17.19% |
Hospital tray aide wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hospital tray aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hospital tray aides have the lowest average salary at $28,116.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,447 |
| White | $28,217 |
| Black or African American | $28,116 |
| Asian | $28,542 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,555 |
Average hospital tray aide age
See how the average age of hospital tray aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hospital tray aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Hospital tray aide age breakdown
The average age of hospital tray aides is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the hospital tray aide population.
Hospital tray aide age breakdown
| Hospital Tray Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Hospital tray aide educational attainment
The most common degree for hospital tray aides is high school diploma, with 53% of hospital tray aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Hospital tray aides by degree level
| Hospital tray aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Hospital tray aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospital tray aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,808 annually. With a Associate degree, hospital tray aides earn a median annual income of $28,293 compared to $28,130 for hospital tray aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,130 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,808 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,293 |
Hospital tray aide employment statistics
Most hospital tray aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospital tray aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospital tray aides work.
Hospital tray aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Hospital tray aide jobs by company type
Employees with the hospital tray aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospital tray aides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospital tray aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 5% |
Hospital tray aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospital tray aides are health care, non profits and finance.
Hospital tray aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 73% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Hospital tray aide turnover and employment statistics
Hospital tray aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospital tray aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital tray aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospital tray aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average hospital tray aide tenure
The average hospital tray aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 238 hospital tray aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospital tray aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Hospital tray aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospital tray 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cook/Dietary Aide | 4.90% | 163,273 |
| Hospital Tray Aide | 5.52% | - |
| Food And Beverage Server | 7.02% | 166,007 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Cafe Associate | 7.36% | 76,618 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Food Service Specialist | 8.43% | 95,112 |
Similar hospital tray aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cook/Dietary Aide | 4.90% | 163,273 |
| Food And Beverage Server | 7.02% | 166,007 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Cafe Associate | 7.36% | 76,618 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Food Service Specialist | 8.43% | 95,112 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospital tray aides
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
Hospital tray aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |