Nurse extern demographics and statistics in the US
Nurse extern demographics research summary. Zippia estimates nurse extern demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our nurse extern 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 externs after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,871,505 nurse externs currently employed in the United States.
- 85.7% of all nurse externs are women, while 14.3% are men.
- The average nurse extern age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of nurse externs is White (64.9%), followed by Black or African American (11.5%), Asian (9.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%).
- Nurse externs are most in-demand in Austin, TX.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for nurse externs.
- 9% of all nurse externs are LGBT.
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Nurse extern demographics by:
Nurse extern gender statistics
85.7% of nurse externs are women and 14.3% of nurse externs are men.
- Female, 85.7%
- Male, 14.3%
Nurse extern gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.7% |
| Male | 14.3% |
Nurse extern gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,606
Female income
$37,453
Nurse extern gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nurse extern positions over time. Currently, 85.7% of nurse externs are female.
Nurse extern gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.82% | 89.18% |
| 2011 | 11.24% | 88.76% |
| 2012 | 11.38% | 88.62% |
| 2013 | 11.85% | 88.15% |
| 2014 | 12.90% | 87.10% |
| 2015 | 12.49% | 87.51% |
| 2016 | 12.94% | 87.06% |
| 2017 | 13.59% | 86.41% |
| 2018 | 13.98% | 86.02% |
| 2019 | 14.05% | 85.95% |
| 2020 | 14.33% | 85.67% |
| 2021 | 14.30% | 85.70% |
Nurse extern related jobs gender ratio
We compared nurse externs 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 Extern | 14% | 86% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nurse extern demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nurse externs is White, which makes up 64.9% of all nurse externs. Comparatively, 11.5% of nurse externs are Black or African American and 9.9% of nurse externs are Asian.
- White, 64.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Nurse extern race
| Nurse extern race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Nurse extern race and ethnicity over time
See how nurse extern racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nurse extern race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.93% | 11.73% | 8.10% | 6.39% |
| 2011 | 71.52% | 12.10% | 8.01% | 6.45% |
| 2012 | 71.12% | 12.23% | 8.11% | 6.67% |
| 2013 | 70.96% | 12.16% | 8.21% | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 69.77% | 12.30% | 8.73% | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 69.96% | 12.42% | 8.26% | 7.28% |
| 2016 | 69.76% | 11.95% | 8.70% | 7.55% |
| 2017 | 69.40% | 11.45% | 8.88% | 7.89% |
| 2018 | 69.20% | 12.12% | 8.61% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 11.46% | 8.92% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 67.08% | 11.07% | 8.94% | 8.61% |
| 2021 | 64.94% | 11.54% | 9.91% | 8.92% |
Nurse extern wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nurse externs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nurse externs have the lowest average salary at $37,799.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,061 |
| White | $37,799 |
| Black or African American | $37,872 |
| Asian | $41,130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,268 |
Average nurse extern age
See how the average age of nurse externs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nurse extern 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 extern age breakdown
The average age of nurse externs is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nurse extern population.
Nurse extern age breakdown
| Nurse Extern Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nurse extern educational attainment
The most common degree for nurse externs is bachelor's degree, with 53% of nurse externs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Nurse externs by degree level
| Nurse extern degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Nurse extern wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nurse externs with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,996 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nurse externs earn a median annual income of $40,192 compared to $39,400 for nurse externs with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,996 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,400 |
| Doctorate Degree | $40,192 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,276 |
Nurse extern employment statistics
Most nurse externs work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nurse externs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nurse externs work.
Nurse extern jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Nurse extern jobs by company type
Employees with the nurse extern job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nurse externs prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nurse extern jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 91% |
| Government | 3% |
Nurse extern jobs by industry
The most common industries for nurse externs are health care, education and professional.
Nurse extern industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 86% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Nurse extern turnover and employment statistics
Nurse extern unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nurse externs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nurse extern unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nurse extern 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 extern tenure
The average nurse extern stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 17,901 nurse externs resumes in Zippia's database.
Nurse extern tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 62% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Nurse extern LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nurse externs 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 Extern | 8.72% | - |
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Physician-Pediatrician | 13.05% | 38,819 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar nurse extern jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Physician-Pediatrician | 13.05% | 38,819 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by nurse externs
The most common foreign language among nurse externs is Spanish at 54.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.9% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 54.1%
- French, 7.9%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Russian, 3.4%
- Other, 26.0%
Nurse extern languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.1% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Russian | 3.4% |
| Other | 26.0% |
