Mental retardation aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Mental retardation aide demographics by:
Mental retardation aide gender statistics
79.7% of mental retardation aides are women and 20.3% of mental retardation aides are men.
- Female, 79.7%
- Male, 20.3%
Mental retardation aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.7% |
| Male | 20.3% |
Mental retardation aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,772
Female income
$30,134
Mental retardation aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mental retardation aide positions over time. Currently, 79.7% of mental retardation aides are female.
Mental retardation aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.61% | 97.39% |
| 2011 | 2.81% | 97.19% |
| 2012 | 2.98% | 97.02% |
| 2013 | 3.13% | 96.87% |
| 2014 | 2.61% | 97.39% |
| 2015 | 2.69% | 97.31% |
| 2016 | 2.68% | 97.32% |
| 2017 | 2.71% | 97.29% |
| 2018 | 18.19% | 81.81% |
| 2019 | 17.70% | 82.30% |
| 2020 | 18.17% | 81.83% |
| 2021 | 20.31% | 79.69% |
Mental retardation aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared mental retardation 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% |
| Mental Retardation Aide | 20% | 80% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Mental retardation aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mental retardation aides is White, which makes up 48.1% of all mental retardation aides. Comparatively, 27.3% of mental retardation aides are Black or African American and 15.4% of mental retardation aides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 48.1%
- Black or African American, 27.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Mental retardation aide race
| Mental retardation aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Mental retardation aide race and ethnicity over time
See how mental retardation aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mental retardation aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 27.38% | 4.22% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 28.25% | 4.32% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 27.46% | 4.48% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 26.75% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 28.28% | 4.84% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 51.00% | 27.78% | 5.11% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 27.81% | 5.10% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 26.75% | 5.21% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 50.90% | 25.17% | 6.36% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 50.26% | 27.33% | 4.27% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 50.92% | 24.63% | 3.66% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 48.06% | 27.26% | 4.59% | 15.35% |
Mental retardation aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mental retardation aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino mental retardation aides have the lowest average salary at $29,737.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,798 |
| White | $30,324 |
| Black or African American | $31,048 |
| Asian | $31,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,737 |
Average mental retardation aide age
See how the average age of mental retardation aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mental retardation aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 45.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 49 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 30 |
Mental retardation aide age breakdown
The average age of mental retardation aides is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the mental retardation aide population.
Mental retardation aide age breakdown
| Mental Retardation Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Mental retardation aide educational attainment
The most common degree for mental retardation aides is bachelor's degree, with 39% of mental retardation aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Mental retardation aides by degree level
| Mental retardation aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Mental retardation aide employment statistics
Most mental retardation aides work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where mental retardation aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mental retardation aides work.
Mental retardation aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Mental retardation aide jobs by company type
Employees with the mental retardation aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mental retardation aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Mental retardation aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 38% |
Mental retardation aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for mental retardation aides are government, health care and professional.
Mental retardation aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Health Care | 24% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Mental retardation aide turnover and employment statistics
Mental retardation aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mental retardation aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mental retardation aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mental retardation 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 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 6.44% |
| 2021 | 4.15% |
Average mental retardation aide tenure
The average mental retardation aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 438 mental retardation aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Mental retardation aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Mental retardation aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mental retardation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Physician's Aide | 4.62% | 40,186 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Health Aid | 6.05% | 248,490 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Delivery Technician | 7.30% | 33,738 |
| Mental Retardation Aide | 8.49% | - |
Similar mental retardation aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Physician's Aide | 4.62% | 40,186 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Health Aid | 6.05% | 248,490 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Delivery Technician | 7.30% | 33,738 |
Foreign languages spoken by mental retardation aides
- Spanish, 100.0%
Mental retardation aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |