Nurse educator demographics and statistics in the US
Nurse educator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates nurse educator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our nurse educator 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 educators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 23,189 nurse educators currently employed in the United States.
- 89.3% of all nurse educators are women, while 10.7% are men.
- The average nurse educator age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of nurse educators is White (65.5%), followed by Black or African American (11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Asian (8.9%).
- Nurse educators are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The pharmaceutical industry is the highest-paying for nurse educators.
- 9% of all nurse educators are LGBT.
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Nurse educator demographics by:
Nurse educator gender statistics
89.3% of nurse educators are women and 10.7% of nurse educators are men.
- Female, 89.3%
- Male, 10.7%
Nurse educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.3% |
| Male | 10.7% |
Nurse educator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,014
Female income
$68,802
Nurse educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nurse educator positions over time. Currently, 89.3% of nurse educators are female.
Nurse educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% | 91.98% |
| 2011 | 8.35% | 91.65% |
| 2012 | 8.45% | 91.55% |
| 2013 | 8.81% | 91.19% |
| 2014 | 9.62% | 90.38% |
| 2015 | 9.30% | 90.70% |
| 2016 | 9.65% | 90.35% |
| 2017 | 10.16% | 89.84% |
| 2018 | 10.46% | 89.54% |
| 2019 | 10.51% | 89.49% |
| 2020 | 10.73% | 89.27% |
| 2021 | 10.71% | 89.29% |
Nurse educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared nurse educators 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 Educator | 11% | 89% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nurse educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nurse educators is White, which makes up 65.5% of all nurse educators. Comparatively, 11.2% of nurse educators are Black or African American and 9.7% of nurse educators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.5%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Nurse educator race
| Nurse educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Nurse educator race and ethnicity over time
See how nurse educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nurse educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.50% | 11.37% | 7.07% | 7.15% |
| 2011 | 72.09% | 11.74% | 6.99% | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 71.68% | 11.87% | 7.08% | 7.43% |
| 2013 | 71.52% | 11.80% | 7.18% | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 11.94% | 7.71% | 7.92% |
| 2015 | 70.52% | 12.06% | 7.24% | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 70.32% | 11.58% | 7.67% | 8.31% |
| 2017 | 69.97% | 11.09% | 7.85% | 8.65% |
| 2018 | 69.77% | 11.75% | 7.59% | 8.55% |
| 2019 | 69.79% | 11.10% | 7.89% | 8.90% |
| 2020 | 67.65% | 10.71% | 7.91% | 9.37% |
| 2021 | 65.50% | 11.18% | 8.89% | 9.68% |
Nurse educator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nurse educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nurse educators have the lowest average salary at $69,761.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,490 |
| White | $69,761 |
| Black or African American | $69,962 |
| Asian | $79,215 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,066 |
Average nurse educator age
See how the average age of nurse educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nurse educator 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 educator age breakdown
The average age of nurse educators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nurse educator population.
Nurse educator age breakdown
| Nurse Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nurse educator educational attainment
The most common degree for nurse educators is bachelor's degree, with 46% of nurse educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Nurse educators by degree level
| Nurse educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Nurse educator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nurse educators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,737 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nurse educators earn a median annual income of $76,512 compared to $74,255 for nurse educators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,737 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,255 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,512 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,572 |
Nurse educator employment statistics
Most nurse educators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nurse educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nurse educators work.
Nurse educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Nurse educator jobs by company type
Employees with the nurse educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nurse educators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nurse educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Nurse educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for nurse educators are health care, education and pharmaceutical.
Nurse educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Education | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Nurse educator turnover and employment statistics
Nurse educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nurse educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nurse educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nurse educator 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 educator tenure
The average nurse educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,422 nurse educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nurse educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Nurse educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nurse educators 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 Educator | 8.72% | - |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar nurse educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by nurse educators
The most common foreign language among nurse educators is Spanish at 58.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.6% and German is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 58.6%
- French, 12.6%
- German, 4.6%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Filipino, 2.3%
- Other, 18.5%
Nurse educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.6% |
| French | 12.6% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Filipino | 2.3% |
| Other | 18.5% |
