Nursing home manager demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Nursing home manager demographics by:
Nursing home manager gender statistics
82.0% of nursing home managers are women and 18.0% of nursing home managers are men.
- Female, 82.0%
- Male, 18.0%
Nursing home manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.0% |
| Male | 18.0% |
Nursing home manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,347
Female income
$79,296
Nursing home manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursing home manager positions over time. Currently, 82.0% of nursing home managers are female.
Nursing home manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.83% | 79.17% |
| 2011 | 19.59% | 80.41% |
| 2012 | 20.58% | 79.42% |
| 2013 | 20.16% | 79.84% |
| 2014 | 19.94% | 80.06% |
| 2015 | 20.27% | 79.73% |
| 2016 | 19.21% | 80.79% |
| 2017 | 19.09% | 80.91% |
| 2018 | 18.94% | 81.06% |
| 2019 | 18.31% | 81.69% |
| 2020 | 17.46% | 82.54% |
| 2021 | 18.01% | 81.99% |
Nursing home manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursing home managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Nursing Home Manager | 18% | 82% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Nursing home manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursing home managers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all nursing home managers. Comparatively, 15.1% of nursing home managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of nursing home managers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Nursing home manager race
| Nursing home manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Nursing home manager race and ethnicity over time
See how nursing home manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursing home manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.35% | 10.12% | 4.81% | 10.87% |
| 2011 | 72.62% | 9.85% | 4.31% | 11.19% |
| 2012 | 70.27% | 10.23% | 4.70% | 11.82% |
| 2013 | 70.98% | 10.65% | 5.07% | 11.30% |
| 2014 | 70.02% | 10.91% | 5.07% | 11.81% |
| 2015 | 69.52% | 10.51% | 5.29% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 69.16% | 9.99% | 5.32% | 12.99% |
| 2017 | 69.64% | 9.40% | 5.23% | 13.17% |
| 2018 | 67.70% | 10.35% | 5.62% | 13.72% |
| 2019 | 69.76% | 9.25% | 5.19% | 13.24% |
| 2020 | 66.95% | 9.45% | 5.12% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 63.11% | 10.52% | 6.24% | 15.11% |
Nursing home manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nursing home managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nursing home managers have the lowest average salary at $82,098.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,437 |
| White | $85,146 |
| Black or African American | $82,098 |
| Asian | $88,458 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,747 |
Average nursing home manager age
See how the average age of nursing home managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Nursing home manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Nursing home manager age breakdown
The average age of nursing home managers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the nursing home manager population.
Nursing home manager age breakdown
| Nursing Home Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Nursing home manager educational attainment
The most common degree for nursing home managers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of nursing home managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Nursing home managers by degree level
| Nursing home manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
Nursing home manager jobs you might like
Nursing home manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nursing home managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,302 annually. With a Master's degree, nursing home managers earn a median annual income of $94,445 compared to $84,944 for nursing home managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,445 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,944 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,302 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,999 |
Nursing home manager employment statistics
Most nursing home managers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nursing home managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursing home managers work.
Nursing home manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Nursing home manager jobs by company type
Employees with the nursing home manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursing home managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Nursing home manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 3% |
Nursing home manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for nursing home managers are health care, non profits and manufacturing.
Nursing home manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 67% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Nursing home manager turnover and employment statistics
Nursing home manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursing home managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursing home manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursing home manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average nursing home manager tenure
The average nursing home manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 nursing home managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursing home manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Nursing home manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursing home managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Project Manager | 4.08% | 116,673 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Assistant Community Manager | 11.54% | 17,497 |
| Nursing Home Manager | 11.66% | - |
| Chief Of Service | 14.16% | 23,142 |
| College Of Education Dean | 16.20% | 12,499 |
Similar nursing home manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Project Manager | 4.08% | 116,673 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Assistant Community Manager | 11.54% | 17,497 |
| Chief Of Service | 14.16% | 23,142 |
| College Of Education Dean | 16.20% | 12,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursing home managers
The most common foreign language among nursing home managers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Nursing home manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |