Nursing care attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Nursing care attendant demographics by:
Nursing care attendant gender statistics
78.8% of nursing care attendants are women and 21.2% of nursing care attendants are men.
- Female, 78.8%
- Male, 21.2%
Nursing care attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.8% |
| Male | 21.2% |
Nursing care attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,702
Female income
$47,798
Nursing care attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursing care attendant positions over time. Currently, 78.8% of nursing care attendants are female.
Nursing care attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.27% | 77.73% |
| 2011 | 23.65% | 76.35% |
| 2012 | 24.76% | 75.24% |
| 2013 | 25.72% | 74.28% |
| 2014 | 22.27% | 77.73% |
| 2015 | 22.81% | 77.19% |
| 2016 | 22.77% | 77.23% |
| 2017 | 22.98% | 77.02% |
| 2018 | 21.19% | 78.81% |
| 2019 | 20.12% | 79.88% |
| 2020 | 19.67% | 80.33% |
| 2021 | 21.21% | 78.79% |
Nursing care attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursing care attendants 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% |
| Nursing Care Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Nursing care attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursing care attendants is White, which makes up 49.8% of all nursing care attendants. Comparatively, 25.6% of nursing care attendants are Black or African American and 12.7% of nursing care attendants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 49.8%
- Black or African American, 25.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Nursing care attendant race
| Nursing care attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 25.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Nursing care attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how nursing care attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursing care attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 27.38% | 4.22% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 28.25% | 4.32% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 27.46% | 4.48% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 26.75% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 28.28% | 4.84% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 51.00% | 27.78% | 5.11% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 27.81% | 5.10% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 26.75% | 5.21% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 54.33% | 24.59% | 5.54% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 53.51% | 25.45% | 5.51% | 12.17% |
| 2020 | 52.02% | 23.88% | 5.97% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 49.77% | 25.64% | 6.08% | 12.74% |
Nursing care attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nursing care attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nursing care attendants have the lowest average salary at $49,276.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,613 |
| White | $49,276 |
| Black or African American | $50,383 |
| Asian | $54,348 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,052 |
Average nursing care attendant age
See how the average age of nursing care attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nursing care attendant 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 |
Nursing care attendant age breakdown
The average age of nursing care attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the nursing care attendant population.
Nursing care attendant age breakdown
| Nursing Care Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Nursing care attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for nursing care attendants is bachelor's degree, with 50% of nursing care attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Nursing care attendants by degree level
| Nursing care attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Nursing care attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nursing care attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,782 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nursing care attendants earn a median annual income of $52,987 compared to $50,472 for nursing care attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,782 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,766 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,987 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,472 |
Nursing care attendant employment statistics
Company size where nursing care attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursing care attendants work.
Nursing care attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Nursing care attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the nursing care attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursing care attendants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nursing care attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 7% |
Nursing care attendant turnover and employment statistics
Nursing care attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursing care attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursing care attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursing care attendant 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 nursing care attendant tenure
The average nursing care attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 nursing care attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursing care attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Nursing care attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursing care attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Nurse's Companion | 6.05% | 27,402 |
| Nursing Care Attendant | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Psychiatric Nursing Aide | 10.58% | 86,208 |
Similar nursing care attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Nurse's Companion | 6.05% | 27,402 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Psychiatric Nursing Aide | 10.58% | 86,208 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursing care attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Nursing care attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
