Neonatal nurse practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Neonatal nurse practitioner demographics by:
Neonatal nurse practitioner gender statistics
92.6% of neonatal nurse practitioners are women and 7.4% of neonatal nurse practitioners are men.
- Female, 92.6%
- Male, 7.4%
Neonatal nurse practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.6% |
| Male | 7.4% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$109,267
Female income
$98,233
Neonatal nurse practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neonatal nurse practitioner positions over time. Currently, 92.6% of neonatal nurse practitioners are female.
Neonatal nurse practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.05% | 94.95% |
| 2011 | 4.48% | 95.52% |
| 2012 | 3.81% | 96.19% |
| 2013 | 4.22% | 95.78% |
| 2014 | 5.24% | 94.76% |
| 2015 | 4.99% | 95.01% |
| 2016 | 5.11% | 94.89% |
| 2017 | 6.12% | 93.88% |
| 2018 | 4.99% | 95.01% |
| 2019 | 6.57% | 93.43% |
| 2020 | 6.10% | 93.90% |
| 2021 | 7.43% | 92.57% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared neonatal nurse practitioners 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 Practitioner | 7% | 93% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Neonatal nurse practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neonatal nurse practitioners is White, which makes up 77.5% of all neonatal nurse practitioners. Comparatively, 6.7% of neonatal nurse practitioners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of neonatal nurse practitioners are Asian.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Neonatal nurse practitioner race
| Neonatal nurse practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how neonatal nurse practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Neonatal nurse practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.08% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 87.92% | 2.95% | 3.04% | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 87.03% | 4.60% | 3.43% | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 5.64% | 3.00% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 4.15% | 5.31% | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 84.74% | 6.01% | 4.16% | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 84.05% | 5.39% | 5.39% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 83.90% | 5.07% | 5.39% | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 81.44% | 5.24% | 6.72% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 81.77% | 5.23% | 6.31% | 4.88% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 4.73% | 5.65% | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 77.54% | 4.66% | 6.33% | 6.65% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,328 |
| White | $104,722 |
| Black or African American | $105,435 |
| Asian | $115,542 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $109,668 |
Average neonatal nurse practitioner age
See how the average age of neonatal nurse practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Neonatal nurse practitioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 41 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 43 |
| Asian | 38 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 37.5 |
Neonatal nurse practitioner age breakdown
The average age of neonatal nurse practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the neonatal nurse practitioner population.
Neonatal nurse practitioner age breakdown
| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Neonatal nurse practitioners by degree level
| Neonatal nurse practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Neonatal nurse practitioner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,754 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,889 |
Neonatal nurse practitioner employment statistics
Most neonatal nurse practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where neonatal nurse practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where neonatal nurse practitioners work.
Neonatal nurse practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the neonatal nurse practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most neonatal nurse practitioners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Neonatal nurse practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for neonatal nurse practitioners are health care, education and manufacturing.
Neonatal nurse practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 72% |
| Education | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Neonatal nurse practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neonatal nurse practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Neonatal nurse practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neonatal nurse practitioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 0.91% |
Average neonatal nurse practitioner tenure
The average neonatal nurse practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 neonatal nurse practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Neonatal nurse practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Neonatal nurse practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neonatal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | 11.81% | - |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Urologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,612 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar neonatal nurse practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Urologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,612 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by neonatal nurse practitioners
The most common foreign language among neonatal nurse practitioners is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
Neonatal nurse practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |