Medical attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical attendant gender statistics
70.9% of medical attendants are women and 29.1% of medical attendants are men.
- Female, 70.9%
- Male, 29.1%
Medical attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.9% |
| Male | 29.1% |
Medical attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,991
Female income
$33,085
Medical attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical attendant positions over time. Currently, 70.9% of medical attendants are female.
Medical attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.41% | 69.59% |
| 2011 | 32.09% | 67.91% |
| 2012 | 33.42% | 66.58% |
| 2013 | 34.57% | 65.43% |
| 2014 | 30.42% | 69.58% |
| 2015 | 31.07% | 68.93% |
| 2016 | 31.02% | 68.98% |
| 2017 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2018 | 29.09% | 70.91% |
| 2019 | 27.75% | 72.25% |
| 2020 | 27.20% | 72.80% |
| 2021 | 29.11% | 70.89% |
Medical attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical attendants 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% |
| Medical Attendant | 29% | 71% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Medical attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical attendants is White, which makes up 59.4% of all medical attendants. Comparatively, 16.9% of medical attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of medical attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical attendant race
| Medical attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how medical attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.60% | 14.08% | 4.19% | 15.76% |
| 2011 | 62.41% | 14.95% | 4.28% | 15.59% |
| 2012 | 62.50% | 14.16% | 4.45% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 63.16% | 13.45% | 4.56% | 16.05% |
| 2014 | 60.81% | 14.98% | 4.80% | 16.51% |
| 2015 | 60.67% | 14.48% | 5.08% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 59.83% | 14.51% | 5.07% | 17.54% |
| 2017 | 60.23% | 13.45% | 5.18% | 17.82% |
| 2018 | 64.00% | 11.29% | 5.50% | 16.43% |
| 2019 | 63.18% | 12.15% | 5.48% | 16.28% |
| 2020 | 61.69% | 10.58% | 5.93% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 59.44% | 12.34% | 6.05% | 16.85% |
Medical attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White medical attendants have the lowest average salary at $33,550.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,655 |
| White | $33,550 |
| Black or African American | $33,893 |
| Asian | $35,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,791 |
Average medical attendant age
See how the average age of medical attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical attendant 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 |
Medical attendant age breakdown
The average age of medical attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the medical attendant population.
Medical attendant age breakdown
| Medical Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Medical attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for medical attendants is bachelor's degree, with 34% of medical attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Medical attendants by degree level
| Medical attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Medical attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,511 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical attendants earn a median annual income of $34,685 compared to $33,920 for medical attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,511 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,390 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,685 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,920 |
Medical attendant employment statistics
Most medical attendants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical attendants work.
Medical attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Medical attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the medical attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical attendants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 9% |
Medical attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical attendants are health care, professional and non profits.
Medical attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 36% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
Medical attendant turnover and employment statistics
Medical attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical attendant 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 medical attendant tenure
The average medical attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 medical attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Medical attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Health Care Specialist | 6.05% | 118,429 |
| Medical Attendant | 7.07% | - |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Psychiatric Orderly | 10.58% | 4,739 |
Similar medical attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Health Care Specialist | 6.05% | 118,429 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Psychiatric Orderly | 10.58% | 4,739 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical attendants
The most common foreign language among medical attendants is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 33.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- German, 33.3%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Medical attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| German | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |