Nephrology nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Nephrology nurse demographics by:
Nephrology nurse gender statistics
87.2% of nephrology nurses are women and 12.8% of nephrology nurses are men.
- Female, 87.2%
- Male, 12.8%
Nephrology nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.2% |
| Male | 12.8% |
Nephrology nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,464
Female income
$69,473
Nephrology nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nephrology nurse positions over time. Currently, 87.2% of nephrology nurses are female.
Nephrology nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.63% | 90.37% |
| 2011 | 10.02% | 89.98% |
| 2012 | 10.14% | 89.86% |
| 2013 | 10.57% | 89.43% |
| 2014 | 11.52% | 88.48% |
| 2015 | 11.14% | 88.86% |
| 2016 | 11.55% | 88.45% |
| 2017 | 12.15% | 87.85% |
| 2018 | 12.50% | 87.50% |
| 2019 | 12.56% | 87.44% |
| 2020 | 12.81% | 87.19% |
| 2021 | 12.79% | 87.21% |
Nephrology nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared nephrology 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% |
| Nephrology Nurse | 13% | 87% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nephrology nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nephrology nurses is White, which makes up 65.0% of all nephrology nurses. Comparatively, 11.8% of nephrology nurses are Black or African American and 9.9% of nephrology nurses are Asian.
- White, 65.0%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Nephrology nurse race
| Nephrology nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Nephrology nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how nephrology nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nephrology nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.02% | 11.96% | 8.04% | 6.14% |
| 2011 | 71.61% | 12.33% | 7.96% | 6.20% |
| 2012 | 71.21% | 12.46% | 8.05% | 6.42% |
| 2013 | 71.05% | 12.40% | 8.16% | 6.38% |
| 2014 | 69.86% | 12.54% | 8.68% | 6.91% |
| 2015 | 70.05% | 12.65% | 8.21% | 7.04% |
| 2016 | 69.85% | 12.18% | 8.64% | 7.30% |
| 2017 | 69.49% | 11.68% | 8.82% | 7.64% |
| 2018 | 69.29% | 12.35% | 8.56% | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 69.31% | 11.69% | 8.86% | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 67.17% | 11.30% | 8.88% | 8.37% |
| 2021 | 65.03% | 11.77% | 9.86% | 8.67% |
Nephrology nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nephrology nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nephrology nurses have the lowest average salary at $70,367.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,046 |
| White | $70,367 |
| Black or African American | $70,555 |
| Asian | $79,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,583 |
Average nephrology nurse age
See how the average age of nephrology nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nephrology 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 |
Nephrology nurse age breakdown
The average age of nephrology nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nephrology nurse population.
Nephrology nurse age breakdown
| Nephrology Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nephrology nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for nephrology nurses is bachelor's degree, with 46% of nephrology nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Nephrology nurses by degree level
| Nephrology nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Nephrology nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nephrology nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,460 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nephrology nurses earn a median annual income of $76,637 compared to $74,545 for nephrology nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,460 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,545 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,637 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,454 |
Nephrology nurse employment statistics
Most nephrology nurses work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nephrology nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nephrology nurses work.
Nephrology nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Nephrology nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the nephrology nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nephrology nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nephrology nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 4% |
Nephrology nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for nephrology nurses are health care, professional and education.
Nephrology nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 65% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Nephrology nurse turnover and employment statistics
Nephrology nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nephrology nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nephrology nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nephrology 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 nephrology nurse tenure
The average nephrology nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 nephrology nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Nephrology nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Nephrology nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nephrology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nephrology Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 73,309 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar nephrology nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 73,309 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by nephrology nurses
The most common foreign language among nephrology nurses is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 11.1% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Ukrainian, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Nephrology nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Ukrainian | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |
