Licensed nurse practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed nurse practitioner gender statistics
90.4% of licensed nurse practitioners are women and 9.6% of licensed nurse practitioners are men.
- Female, 90.4%
- Male, 9.6%
Licensed nurse practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.4% |
| Male | 9.6% |
Licensed nurse practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,176
Female income
$58,286
Licensed nurse practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed nurse practitioner positions over time. Currently, 90.4% of licensed nurse practitioners are female.
Licensed nurse practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.28% | 93.72% |
| 2011 | 6.43% | 93.57% |
| 2012 | 7.24% | 92.76% |
| 2013 | 7.09% | 92.91% |
| 2014 | 9.22% | 90.78% |
| 2015 | 9.56% | 90.44% |
| 2016 | 9.94% | 90.06% |
| 2017 | 10.16% | 89.84% |
| 2018 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2019 | 9.64% | 90.36% |
| 2020 | 9.10% | 90.90% |
| 2021 | 9.62% | 90.38% |
Licensed nurse practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared licensed nurse practitioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Licensed Nurse Practitioner | 10% | 90% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Licensed nurse practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed nurse practitioners is White, which makes up 56.7% of all licensed nurse practitioners. Comparatively, 16.4% of licensed nurse practitioners are Hispanic or Latino and 15.0% of licensed nurse practitioners are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 15.0%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Licensed nurse practitioner race
| Licensed nurse practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Licensed nurse practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed nurse practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed nurse practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.23% | 15.92% | 4.56% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 16.09% | 4.96% | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 63.02% | 15.48% | 5.19% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 63.35% | 16.29% | 5.38% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 59.85% | 17.12% | 5.71% | 14.52% |
| 2015 | 60.72% | 16.31% | 5.52% | 14.71% |
| 2016 | 57.73% | 18.27% | 5.80% | 15.55% |
| 2017 | 59.14% | 16.65% | 6.02% | 15.44% |
| 2018 | 58.01% | 16.61% | 6.20% | 16.31% |
| 2019 | 59.96% | 14.81% | 6.68% | 15.76% |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 14.65% | 6.57% | 15.09% |
| 2021 | 56.69% | 15.02% | 6.65% | 16.41% |
Licensed nurse practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian licensed nurse practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White licensed nurse practitioners have the lowest average salary at $57,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,586 |
| White | $57,850 |
| Black or African American | $60,012 |
| Asian | $64,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,202 |
Average licensed nurse practitioner age
See how the average age of licensed nurse practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Licensed nurse practitioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 47 |
| Unknown | 43 | 44 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48.5 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Licensed nurse practitioner age breakdown
The average age of licensed nurse practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the licensed nurse practitioner population.
Licensed nurse practitioner age breakdown
| Licensed Nurse Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Licensed nurse practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed nurse practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 57% of licensed nurse practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 27%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 5%
Licensed nurse practitioners by degree level
| Licensed nurse practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Licensed nurse practitioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed nurse practitioners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,075 annually. With a Associate degree, licensed nurse practitioners earn a median annual income of $60,548 compared to $59,105 for licensed nurse practitioners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,105 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,075 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,548 |
Licensed nurse practitioner employment statistics
Most licensed nurse practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where licensed nurse practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed nurse practitioners work.
Licensed nurse practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Licensed nurse practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the licensed nurse practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most licensed nurse practitioners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Licensed nurse practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 19% |
Licensed nurse practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed nurse practitioners are health care, non profits and government.
Licensed nurse practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Start-up | 12% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Licensed nurse practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Licensed nurse practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed nurse practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed nurse practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed nurse practitioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.31% |
| 2011 | 4.89% |
| 2012 | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 4.66% |
| 2014 | 4.23% |
| 2015 | 3.04% |
| 2016 | 2.79% |
| 2017 | 2.50% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.05% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.12% |
Average licensed nurse practitioner tenure
The average licensed nurse practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 licensed nurse practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed nurse practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Licensed nurse practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed nurse practitioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Licensed Nurse Practitioner | 6.63% | - |
| Medical Technologist Lead | 8.24% | 125,848 |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar licensed nurse practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Medical Technologist Lead | 8.24% | 125,848 |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed nurse practitioners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Licensed nurse practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |