Nursery helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Nursery helper demographics by:
Nursery helper gender statistics
66.7% of nursery helpers are women and 33.3% of nursery helpers are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Nursery helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Nursery helper gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,602
Female income
$27,209
Nursery helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursery helper positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of nursery helpers are female.
Nursery helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2011 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
| 2012 | 31.95% | 68.05% |
| 2013 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2014 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2015 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2016 | 36.02% | 63.98% |
| 2017 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2018 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2019 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2020 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2021 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Nursery helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursery helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Nursery Helper | 33% | 67% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Nursery helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursery helpers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all nursery helpers. Comparatively, 18.0% of nursery helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of nursery helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Nursery helper race
| Nursery helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Nursery helper race and ethnicity over time
See how nursery helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursery helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.80% | 12.85% | 3.81% | 14.72% |
| 2011 | 64.34% | 13.51% | 3.69% | 14.13% |
| 2012 | 63.73% | 12.83% | 3.84% | 15.39% |
| 2013 | 64.76% | 12.22% | 4.06% | 14.56% |
| 2014 | 64.94% | 11.94% | 4.19% | 14.64% |
| 2015 | 65.18% | 11.67% | 4.03% | 14.79% |
| 2016 | 65.22% | 11.39% | 3.95% | 15.09% |
| 2017 | 64.14% | 11.03% | 4.32% | 15.80% |
| 2018 | 64.89% | 9.68% | 4.49% | 16.32% |
| 2019 | 64.20% | 9.28% | 5.16% | 16.85% |
| 2020 | 62.11% | 9.91% | 5.16% | 16.36% |
| 2021 | 59.79% | 8.93% | 5.32% | 17.96% |
Nursery helper wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american nursery helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown nursery helpers have the lowest average salary at $26,989.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,989 |
| White | $27,424 |
| Black or African American | $28,042 |
| Asian | $27,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,741 |
Average nursery helper age
See how the average age of nursery helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nursery helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Nursery helper age breakdown
The average age of nursery helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the nursery helper population.
Nursery helper age breakdown
| Nursery Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Nursery helper educational attainment
The most common degree for nursery helpers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of nursery helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Nursery helpers by degree level
| Nursery helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Nursery helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nursery helpers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $29,402 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nursery helpers earn a median annual income of $28,132 compared to $27,300 for nursery helpers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,402 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,550 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,132 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,300 |
Nursery helper employment statistics
Company size where nursery helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursery helpers work.
Nursery helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 44% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
Nursery helper turnover and employment statistics
Nursery helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursery helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursery helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursery helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average nursery helper tenure
The average nursery helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 nursery helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursery helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Nursery helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursery helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Helper | 4.43% | - |
| Shine Worker | 5.80% | 20,434 |
| Dietary Service Aide | 6.73% | 44,309 |
| Director Of Therapeutic Recreation | 8.12% | 8,237 |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Weight Trainer | 13.13% | 20,969 |
Similar nursery helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Worker | 5.80% | 20,434 |
| Dietary Service Aide | 6.73% | 44,309 |
| Director Of Therapeutic Recreation | 8.12% | 8,237 |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Weight Trainer | 13.13% | 20,969 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursery helpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Nursery helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |