Nursery technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Nursery technician gender statistics
54.4% of nursery technicians are women and 45.6% of nursery technicians are men.
- Female, 54.4%
- Male, 45.6%
Nursery technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% |
| Male | 45.6% |
Nursery technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,778
Female income
$40,802
Nursery technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursery technician positions over time. Currently, 54.4% of nursery technicians are female.
Nursery technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2011 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2012 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 2013 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2014 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2015 | 47.88% | 52.12% |
| 2016 | 47.82% | 52.18% |
| 2017 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
| 2018 | 45.53% | 54.47% |
| 2019 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2020 | 43.23% | 56.77% |
| 2021 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
Nursery technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursery technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Nursery Technician | 46% | 54% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Nursery technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursery technicians is White, which makes up 61.3% of all nursery technicians. Comparatively, 16.7% of nursery technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of nursery technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Nursery technician race
| Nursery technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Nursery technician race and ethnicity over time
See how nursery technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursery technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.46% | 11.15% | 4.82% | 15.60% |
| 2011 | 64.27% | 12.02% | 4.92% | 15.43% |
| 2012 | 64.36% | 11.23% | 5.08% | 15.95% |
| 2013 | 65.03% | 10.51% | 5.20% | 15.89% |
| 2014 | 62.67% | 12.04% | 5.44% | 16.35% |
| 2015 | 62.53% | 11.54% | 5.71% | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 61.69% | 11.58% | 5.70% | 17.38% |
| 2017 | 62.09% | 10.52% | 5.81% | 17.66% |
| 2018 | 65.86% | 8.35% | 6.14% | 16.27% |
| 2019 | 65.04% | 9.21% | 6.11% | 16.12% |
| 2020 | 63.55% | 7.65% | 6.57% | 16.31% |
| 2021 | 61.30% | 9.40% | 6.68% | 16.69% |
Nursery technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nursery technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nursery technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,811.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,040 |
| White | $41,811 |
| Black or African American | $42,562 |
| Asian | $45,227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,338 |
Average nursery technician age
See how the average age of nursery technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nursery technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Nursery technician age breakdown
The average age of nursery technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the nursery technician population.
Nursery technician age breakdown
| Nursery Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Nursery technician educational attainment
The most common degree for nursery technicians is bachelor's degree, with 51% of nursery technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Nursery technicians by degree level
| Nursery technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Nursery technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nursery technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,182 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nursery technicians earn a median annual income of $44,317 compared to $42,622 for nursery technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,182 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,463 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,622 |
Nursery technician employment statistics
Most nursery technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nursery technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursery technicians work.
Nursery technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Nursery technician jobs by company type
Employees with the nursery technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursery technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nursery technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Nursery technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for nursery technicians are health care, education and manufacturing.
Nursery technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Education | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Nursery technician turnover and employment statistics
Nursery technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursery technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursery technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursery technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average nursery technician tenure
The average nursery technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 nursery technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursery technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Nursery technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursery technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Public Health Aide | 6.05% | 110,628 |
| Nursery Technician | 7.07% | - |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Medical Orderly | 10.58% | 66,875 |
Similar nursery technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Public Health Aide | 6.05% | 110,628 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Medical Orderly | 10.58% | 66,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursery technicians
The most common foreign language among nursery technicians is Hindi at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Nepali at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Hindi, 33.3%
- Nepali, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Nursery technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 33.3% |
| Nepali | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |