Inpatient nursing aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Inpatient nursing aide demographics by:
Inpatient nursing aide gender statistics
85.0% of inpatient nursing aides are women and 15.0% of inpatient nursing aides are men.
- Female, 85.0%
- Male, 15.0%
Inpatient nursing aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.0% |
| Male | 15.0% |
Inpatient nursing aide gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,919
Female income
$43,623
Inpatient nursing aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inpatient nursing aide positions over time. Currently, 85.0% of inpatient nursing aides are female.
Inpatient nursing aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.78% | 84.22% |
| 2011 | 16.85% | 83.15% |
| 2012 | 17.71% | 82.29% |
| 2013 | 18.47% | 81.53% |
| 2014 | 15.79% | 84.21% |
| 2015 | 16.20% | 83.80% |
| 2016 | 16.17% | 83.83% |
| 2017 | 16.33% | 83.67% |
| 2018 | 14.96% | 85.04% |
| 2019 | 14.14% | 85.86% |
| 2020 | 13.81% | 86.19% |
| 2021 | 14.97% | 85.03% |
Inpatient nursing aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared inpatient nursing aides 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% |
| Inpatient Nursing Aide | 15% | 85% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Inpatient nursing aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inpatient nursing aides is White, which makes up 62.4% of all inpatient nursing aides. Comparatively, 13.1% of inpatient nursing aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of inpatient nursing aides are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Inpatient nursing aide race
| Inpatient nursing aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Inpatient nursing aide race and ethnicity over time
See how inpatient nursing aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inpatient nursing aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.58% | 12.49% | 5.68% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 65.40% | 13.36% | 5.78% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 65.49% | 12.57% | 5.95% | 12.40% |
| 2013 | 66.15% | 11.85% | 6.06% | 12.35% |
| 2014 | 63.79% | 13.38% | 6.30% | 12.81% |
| 2015 | 63.66% | 12.88% | 6.58% | 13.29% |
| 2016 | 62.82% | 12.92% | 6.57% | 13.83% |
| 2017 | 63.21% | 11.86% | 6.68% | 14.11% |
| 2018 | 66.99% | 9.69% | 7.00% | 12.72% |
| 2019 | 66.17% | 10.55% | 6.98% | 12.57% |
| 2020 | 64.67% | 8.99% | 7.43% | 12.76% |
| 2021 | 62.42% | 10.74% | 7.55% | 13.14% |
Inpatient nursing aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian inpatient nursing aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White inpatient nursing aides have the lowest average salary at $45,295.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,678 |
| White | $45,295 |
| Black or African American | $46,554 |
| Asian | $51,120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,177 |
Average inpatient nursing aide age
See how the average age of inpatient nursing aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Inpatient nursing aide 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 |
Inpatient nursing aide age breakdown
The average age of inpatient nursing aides is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the inpatient nursing aide population.
Inpatient nursing aide age breakdown
| Inpatient Nursing Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Inpatient nursing aide educational attainment
The most common degree for inpatient nursing aides is bachelor's degree, with 41% of inpatient nursing aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 41% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 41%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Inpatient nursing aides by degree level
| Inpatient nursing aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 41% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Inpatient nursing aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, inpatient nursing aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,790 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, inpatient nursing aides earn a median annual income of $49,543 compared to $46,656 for inpatient nursing aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,790 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,717 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,656 |
Inpatient nursing aide employment statistics
Most inpatient nursing aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where inpatient nursing aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inpatient nursing aides work.
Inpatient nursing aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Inpatient nursing aide jobs by company type
Employees with the inpatient nursing aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most inpatient nursing aides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Inpatient nursing aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Inpatient nursing aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for inpatient nursing aides are health care, non profits and education.
Inpatient nursing aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 67% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Inpatient nursing aide turnover and employment statistics
Inpatient nursing aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inpatient nursing aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inpatient nursing aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inpatient nursing aide 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 inpatient nursing aide tenure
The average inpatient nursing aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 409 inpatient nursing aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Inpatient nursing aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Inpatient nursing aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inpatient nursing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Attendant | 6.05% | 163,246 |
| Inpatient Nursing Aide | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Operating Room Orderly | 10.58% | 37,769 |
Similar inpatient nursing aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Attendant | 6.05% | 163,246 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Operating Room Orderly | 10.58% | 37,769 |
Foreign languages spoken by inpatient nursing aides
The most common foreign language among inpatient nursing aides is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 10.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Nepali, 10.0%
Inpatient nursing aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Nepali | 10.0% |
