Nurse clinician demographics and statistics in the US
Nurse clinician demographics research summary. Zippia estimates nurse clinician demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our nurse clinician estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about nurse clinicians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,784,812 nurse clinicians currently employed in the United States.
- 89.1% of all nurse clinicians are women, while 10.9% are men.
- The average nurse clinician age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of nurse clinicians is White (64.7%), followed by Black or African American (12.1%), Asian (9.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 9% of all nurse clinicians are LGBT.
- Nurse clinicians are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Nurse clinician gender statistics
89.1% of nurse clinicians are women and 10.9% of nurse clinicians are men.
- Female, 89.1%
- Male, 10.9%
Nurse clinician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.1% |
| Male | 10.9% |
Nurse clinician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,357
Female income
$65,811
Nurse clinician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nurse clinician positions over time. Currently, 89.1% of nurse clinicians are female.
Nurse clinician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.15% | 91.85% |
| 2011 | 8.48% | 91.52% |
| 2012 | 8.59% | 91.41% |
| 2013 | 8.96% | 91.04% |
| 2014 | 9.78% | 90.22% |
| 2015 | 9.45% | 90.55% |
| 2016 | 9.80% | 90.20% |
| 2017 | 10.32% | 89.68% |
| 2018 | 10.63% | 89.37% |
| 2019 | 10.68% | 89.32% |
| 2020 | 10.90% | 89.10% |
| 2021 | 10.88% | 89.12% |
Nurse clinician related jobs gender ratio
We compared nurse clinicians 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% |
| Nurse Clinician | 11% | 89% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nurse clinician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nurse clinicians is White, which makes up 64.7% of all nurse clinicians. Comparatively, 12.1% of nurse clinicians are Black or African American and 9.6% of nurse clinicians are Asian.
- White, 64.7%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Nurse clinician race
| Nurse clinician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Nurse clinician race and ethnicity over time
See how nurse clinician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nurse clinician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.73% | 12.32% | 7.82% | 6.28% |
| 2011 | 71.32% | 12.69% | 7.74% | 6.35% |
| 2012 | 70.92% | 12.82% | 7.83% | 6.57% |
| 2013 | 70.76% | 12.75% | 7.93% | 6.52% |
| 2014 | 69.57% | 12.89% | 8.46% | 7.05% |
| 2015 | 69.76% | 13.01% | 7.99% | 7.18% |
| 2016 | 69.56% | 12.54% | 8.42% | 7.44% |
| 2017 | 69.20% | 12.04% | 8.60% | 7.78% |
| 2018 | 69.00% | 12.71% | 8.34% | 7.68% |
| 2019 | 69.03% | 12.05% | 8.64% | 8.04% |
| 2020 | 66.88% | 11.66% | 8.66% | 8.51% |
| 2021 | 64.74% | 12.13% | 9.64% | 8.81% |
Nurse clinician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nurse clinicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nurse clinicians have the lowest average salary at $66,574.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,152 |
| White | $66,574 |
| Black or African American | $66,733 |
| Asian | $73,998 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,608 |
Average nurse clinician age
See how the average age of nurse clinicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nurse clinician 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 |
Nurse clinician age breakdown
The average age of nurse clinicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nurse clinician population.
Nurse clinician age breakdown
| Nurse Clinician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nurse clinician educational attainment
The most common degree for nurse clinicians is bachelor's degree, with 59% of nurse clinicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Nurse clinicians by degree level
| Nurse clinician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Nurse clinician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nurse clinicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,953 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nurse clinicians earn a median annual income of $71,892 compared to $70,122 for nurse clinicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,953 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,122 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,892 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,231 |
Nurse clinician employment statistics
Most nurse clinicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nurse clinicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nurse clinicians work.
Nurse clinician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Nurse clinician jobs by company type
Employees with the nurse clinician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nurse clinicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nurse clinician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Nurse clinician jobs by industry
The most common industries for nurse clinicians are health care, education and non profits.
Nurse clinician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 67% |
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Nurse clinician turnover and employment statistics
Nurse clinician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nurse clinicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nurse clinician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nurse clinician 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 nurse clinician tenure
The average nurse clinician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,970 nurse clinicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Nurse clinician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Nurse clinician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nurse clinicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Clinician | 8.72% | - |
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| General Internist | 13.05% | 52,865 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar nurse clinician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| General Internist | 13.05% | 52,865 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by nurse clinicians
The most common foreign language among nurse clinicians is Spanish at 56.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 5.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 56.7%
- Arabic, 5.0%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Bosnian, 3.3%
- Serbian, 3.3%
- Other, 28.4%
Nurse clinician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.7% |
| Arabic | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Bosnian | 3.3% |
| Serbian | 3.3% |
| Other | 28.4% |
