Obstetrical nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Obstetrical nurse gender statistics
96.6% of obstetrical nurses are women and 3.4% of obstetrical nurses are men.
- Female, 96.6%
- Male, 3.4%
Obstetrical nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 96.6% |
| Male | 3.4% |
Obstetrical nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,486
Female income
$89,358
Obstetrical nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in obstetrical nurse positions over time. Currently, 96.6% of obstetrical nurses are female.
Obstetrical nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.50% | 97.50% |
| 2011 | 2.61% | 97.39% |
| 2012 | 2.64% | 97.36% |
| 2013 | 2.76% | 97.24% |
| 2014 | 3.03% | 96.97% |
| 2015 | 2.92% | 97.08% |
| 2016 | 3.04% | 96.96% |
| 2017 | 3.22% | 96.78% |
| 2018 | 3.32% | 96.68% |
| 2019 | 3.34% | 96.66% |
| 2020 | 3.41% | 96.59% |
| 2021 | 3.40% | 96.60% |
Obstetrical nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared obstetrical 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% |
| Obstetrical Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Obstetrical nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among obstetrical nurses is White, which makes up 66.2% of all obstetrical nurses. Comparatively, 10.5% of obstetrical nurses are Black or African American and 9.5% of obstetrical nurses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Obstetrical nurse race
| Obstetrical nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Obstetrical nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how obstetrical nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Obstetrical nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.24% | 10.71% | 7.17% | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 72.83% | 11.08% | 7.08% | 7.04% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 11.21% | 7.18% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 72.27% | 11.15% | 7.28% | 7.22% |
| 2014 | 71.08% | 11.29% | 7.80% | 7.74% |
| 2015 | 71.27% | 11.40% | 7.33% | 7.87% |
| 2016 | 71.07% | 10.93% | 7.77% | 8.13% |
| 2017 | 70.71% | 10.43% | 7.95% | 8.48% |
| 2018 | 70.51% | 11.10% | 7.68% | 8.37% |
| 2019 | 70.54% | 10.44% | 7.99% | 8.73% |
| 2020 | 68.39% | 10.05% | 8.01% | 9.20% |
| 2021 | 66.25% | 10.52% | 8.98% | 9.51% |
Obstetrical nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian obstetrical nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White obstetrical nurses have the lowest average salary at $90,884.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,046 |
| White | $90,884 |
| Black or African American | $91,204 |
| Asian | $106,166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,967 |
Average obstetrical nurse age
See how the average age of obstetrical nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Obstetrical 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 |
Obstetrical nurse age breakdown
The average age of obstetrical nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the obstetrical nurse population.
Obstetrical nurse age breakdown
| Obstetrical Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Obstetrical nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for obstetrical nurses is bachelor's degree, with 50% of obstetrical nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 31%
- Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Obstetrical nurses by degree level
| Obstetrical nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Obstetrical nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, obstetrical nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,314 annually. With a Doctorate degree, obstetrical nurses earn a median annual income of $101,753 compared to $98,094 for obstetrical nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,314 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,094 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,255 |
Obstetrical nurse employment statistics
Company size where obstetrical nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where obstetrical nurses work.
Obstetrical nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Obstetrical nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the obstetrical nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most obstetrical nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Obstetrical nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 3% |
Obstetrical nurse turnover and employment statistics
Obstetrical nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for obstetrical nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Obstetrical nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Obstetrical 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 obstetrical nurse tenure
The average obstetrical nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 271 obstetrical nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Obstetrical nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Obstetrical nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of obstetrical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetrical Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar obstetrical nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by obstetrical nurses
The most common foreign language among obstetrical nurses is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Tagalog, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Obstetrical nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Tagalog | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |