Ob/gyn nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Ob/gyn nurse demographics by:
Ob/gyn nurse gender statistics
94.7% of ob/gyn nurses are women and 5.3% of ob/gyn nurses are men.
- Female, 94.7%
- Male, 5.3%
Ob/gyn nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.7% |
| Male | 5.3% |
Ob/gyn nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,468
Female income
$86,199
Ob/gyn nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ob/gyn nurse positions over time. Currently, 94.7% of ob/gyn nurses are female.
Ob/gyn nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% | 96.12% |
| 2011 | 4.04% | 95.96% |
| 2012 | 4.10% | 95.90% |
| 2013 | 4.28% | 95.72% |
| 2014 | 4.69% | 95.31% |
| 2015 | 4.53% | 95.47% |
| 2016 | 4.71% | 95.29% |
| 2017 | 4.97% | 95.03% |
| 2018 | 5.13% | 94.87% |
| 2019 | 5.16% | 94.84% |
| 2020 | 5.27% | 94.73% |
| 2021 | 5.26% | 94.74% |
Ob/gyn nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared ob/gyn nurses 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% |
| Ob/Gyn Nurse | 5% | 95% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Ob/gyn nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ob/gyn nurses is White, which makes up 66.1% of all ob/gyn nurses. Comparatively, 11.4% of ob/gyn nurses are Black or African American and 9.0% of ob/gyn nurses are Asian.
- White, 66.1%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Ob/gyn nurse race
| Ob/gyn nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Ob/gyn nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how ob/gyn nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ob/gyn nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.14% | 11.57% | 7.15% | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 72.73% | 11.94% | 7.07% | 6.36% |
| 2012 | 72.32% | 12.07% | 7.16% | 6.58% |
| 2013 | 72.16% | 12.00% | 7.27% | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 70.98% | 12.14% | 7.79% | 7.07% |
| 2015 | 71.16% | 12.26% | 7.32% | 7.19% |
| 2016 | 70.96% | 11.79% | 7.75% | 7.46% |
| 2017 | 70.60% | 11.29% | 7.93% | 7.80% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 11.96% | 7.67% | 7.70% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 11.30% | 7.97% | 8.05% |
| 2020 | 68.28% | 10.91% | 7.99% | 8.52% |
| 2021 | 66.14% | 11.38% | 8.97% | 8.83% |
Ob/gyn nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ob/gyn nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White ob/gyn nurses have the lowest average salary at $88,056.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,475 |
| White | $88,056 |
| Black or African American | $88,447 |
| Asian | $107,073 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,603 |
Average ob/gyn nurse age
See how the average age of ob/gyn nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ob/gyn nurse 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 |
Ob/gyn nurse age breakdown
The average age of ob/gyn nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the ob/gyn nurse population.
Ob/gyn nurse age breakdown
| Ob/Gyn Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Ob/gyn nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for ob/gyn nurses is bachelor's degree, with 46% of ob/gyn nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 32%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Ob/gyn nurses by degree level
| Ob/gyn nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Ob/gyn nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ob/gyn nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $112,362 annually. With a Doctorate degree, ob/gyn nurses earn a median annual income of $101,504 compared to $96,932 for ob/gyn nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,362 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,932 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,504 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,053 |
Ob/gyn nurse employment statistics
Most ob/gyn nurses work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where ob/gyn nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ob/gyn nurses work.
Ob/gyn nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Ob/gyn nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the ob/gyn nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ob/gyn nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Ob/gyn nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 4% |
Ob/gyn nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for ob/gyn nurses are health care, education and professional.
Ob/gyn nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Ob/gyn nurse turnover and employment statistics
Ob/gyn nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ob/gyn nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ob/gyn nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ob/gyn nurse 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 ob/gyn nurse tenure
The average ob/gyn nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,012 ob/gyn nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Ob/gyn nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Ob/gyn nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ob/gyn nurses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ob/Gyn Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Internist | 13.05% | 31,659 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar ob/gyn nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Internist | 13.05% | 31,659 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by ob/gyn nurses
The most common foreign language among ob/gyn nurses is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 7.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Portuguese, 2.4%
- Ukrainian, 2.4%
- Other, 19.0%
Ob/gyn nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.4% |
| Ukrainian | 2.4% |
| Other | 19.0% |
