Matron demographics and statistics in the US
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Matron gender statistics
92.2% of matrons are women and 7.8% of matrons are men.
- Female, 92.2%
- Male, 7.8%
Matron gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.2% |
| Male | 7.8% |
Matron gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,734
Female income
$24,892
Matron gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in matron positions over time. Currently, 92.2% of matrons are female.
Matron gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.40% | 92.60% |
| 2011 | 7.60% | 92.40% |
| 2012 | 7.70% | 92.30% |
| 2013 | 7.94% | 92.06% |
| 2014 | 8.45% | 91.55% |
| 2015 | 7.75% | 92.25% |
| 2016 | 8.02% | 91.98% |
| 2017 | 7.48% | 92.52% |
| 2018 | 8.15% | 91.85% |
| 2019 | 7.75% | 92.25% |
| 2020 | 7.96% | 92.04% |
| 2021 | 7.80% | 92.20% |
Matron related jobs gender ratio
We compared matrons with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Matron demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among matrons is White, which makes up 56.6% of all matrons. Comparatively, 19.5% of matrons are Hispanic or Latino and 15.8% of matrons are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Matron race
| Matron race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Matron race and ethnicity over time
See how matron racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Matron race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.78% | 16.82% | 1.03% | 16.15% |
| 2011 | 62.66% | 17.28% | 0.95% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 63.47% | 17.05% | 1.55% | 15.03% |
| 2013 | 62.74% | 16.84% | 1.23% | 16.14% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 17.60% | 1.06% | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 62.06% | 16.37% | 1.13% | 17.64% |
| 2016 | 62.56% | 15.40% | 1.50% | 17.97% |
| 2017 | 61.65% | 15.52% | 1.23% | 18.55% |
| 2018 | 60.69% | 15.58% | 1.65% | 18.87% |
| 2019 | 62.03% | 15.63% | 1.51% | 18.10% |
| 2020 | 60.08% | 13.74% | 1.42% | 18.70% |
| 2021 | 56.60% | 15.76% | 2.03% | 19.49% |
Matron wage gap by race
According to our data, asian matrons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american matrons have the lowest average salary at $26,125.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,294 |
| White | $28,227 |
| Black or African American | $26,125 |
| Asian | $28,567 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,538 |
Average matron age
See how the average age of matrons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Matron age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 42 |
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Matron age breakdown
The average age of matrons is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the matron population.
Matron age breakdown
| Matron Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Matron educational attainment
The most common degree for matrons is high school diploma, with 38% of matrons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 19%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Matrons by degree level
| Matron degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Matron wage gap by degree level
According to the data, matrons with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,682 annually. With a Associate degree, matrons earn a median annual income of $28,715 compared to $27,087 for matrons with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,682 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,715 |
Matron employment statistics
Most matrons work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where matrons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where matrons work.
Matron jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Matron jobs by company type
Employees with the matron job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most matrons prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Matron jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 10% |
Matron jobs by industry
The most common industries for matrons are education, technology and government.
Matron industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Matron turnover and employment statistics
Matron unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for matrons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Matron unemployment rate by year
| Year | Matron unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.53% |
Average matron tenure
The average matron stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 563 matrons resumes in Zippia's database.
Matron tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Matron LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of matrons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 5.55% | - |
| Deputy Sheriff Generalist | 7.15% | 9,205 |
| Narcotics Agent | 8.65% | 25,101 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar matron jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sheriff Generalist | 7.15% | 9,205 |
| Narcotics Agent | 8.65% | 25,101 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by matrons
- Spanish, 95.0%
- French, 5.0%
Matron languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 95.0% |
| French | 5.0% |