Neonatal nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Neonatal nurse gender statistics
89.4% of neonatal nurses are women and 10.6% of neonatal nurses are men.
- Female, 89.4%
- Male, 10.6%
Neonatal nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.4% |
| Male | 10.6% |
Neonatal nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,834
Female income
$72,770
Neonatal nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neonatal nurse positions over time. Currently, 89.4% of neonatal nurses are female.
Neonatal nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.97% | 92.03% |
| 2011 | 8.30% | 91.70% |
| 2012 | 8.40% | 91.60% |
| 2013 | 8.76% | 91.24% |
| 2014 | 9.57% | 90.43% |
| 2015 | 9.25% | 90.75% |
| 2016 | 9.59% | 90.41% |
| 2017 | 10.10% | 89.90% |
| 2018 | 10.40% | 89.60% |
| 2019 | 10.45% | 89.55% |
| 2020 | 10.67% | 89.33% |
| 2021 | 10.65% | 89.35% |
Neonatal nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared neonatal nurses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Neonatal Nurse | 11% | 89% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Neonatal nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neonatal nurses is White, which makes up 65.2% of all neonatal nurses. Comparatively, 12.0% of neonatal nurses are Black or African American and 9.3% of neonatal nurses are Asian.
- White, 65.2%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Neonatal nurse race
| Neonatal nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Neonatal nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how neonatal nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Neonatal nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.24% | 12.19% | 7.49% | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 71.83% | 12.56% | 7.40% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 71.43% | 12.69% | 7.50% | 6.52% |
| 2013 | 71.27% | 12.62% | 7.60% | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 70.09% | 12.76% | 8.13% | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 70.27% | 12.88% | 7.65% | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 12.41% | 8.09% | 7.39% |
| 2017 | 69.71% | 11.91% | 8.27% | 7.74% |
| 2018 | 69.51% | 12.58% | 8.01% | 7.64% |
| 2019 | 69.54% | 11.92% | 8.31% | 7.99% |
| 2020 | 67.39% | 11.53% | 8.33% | 8.46% |
| 2021 | 65.25% | 12.00% | 9.30% | 8.77% |
Neonatal nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian neonatal nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White neonatal nurses have the lowest average salary at $74,271.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,417 |
| White | $74,271 |
| Black or African American | $74,587 |
| Asian | $89,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,328 |
Average neonatal nurse age
See how the average age of neonatal nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Neonatal nurse age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Neonatal nurse age breakdown
The average age of neonatal nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the neonatal nurse population.
Neonatal nurse age breakdown
| Neonatal Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Neonatal nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for neonatal nurses is bachelor's degree, with 57% of neonatal nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Neonatal nurses by degree level
| Neonatal nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Neonatal nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, neonatal nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,814 annually. With a Doctorate degree, neonatal nurses earn a median annual income of $85,108 compared to $81,431 for neonatal nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,814 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,431 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,108 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,790 |
Neonatal nurse employment statistics
Most neonatal nurses work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where neonatal nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where neonatal nurses work.
Neonatal nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Neonatal nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the neonatal nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most neonatal nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Neonatal nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 3% |
Neonatal nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for neonatal nurses are health care, education and government.
Neonatal nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 86% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Neonatal nurse turnover and employment statistics
Neonatal nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neonatal nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Neonatal nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neonatal nurse unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average neonatal nurse tenure
The average neonatal nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 460 neonatal nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Neonatal nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Neonatal nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neonatal nurses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neonatal Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Attending Physician | 13.05% | 53,195 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar neonatal nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Attending Physician | 13.05% | 53,195 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by neonatal nurses
The most common foreign language among neonatal nurses is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
Neonatal nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
