Operating room orderly demographics and statistics in the US
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Operating room orderly demographics by:
Operating room orderly gender statistics
31.6% of operating room orderlies are women and 68.4% of operating room orderlies are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
Operating room orderly gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
Operating room orderly gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,239
Female income
$32,800
Operating room orderly gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operating room orderly positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of operating room orderlies are female.
Operating room orderly gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.49% | 81.51% |
| 2011 | 19.69% | 80.31% |
| 2012 | 20.67% | 79.33% |
| 2013 | 21.51% | 78.49% |
| 2014 | 18.49% | 81.51% |
| 2015 | 18.96% | 81.04% |
| 2016 | 18.92% | 81.08% |
| 2017 | 19.10% | 80.90% |
| 2018 | 65.34% | 34.66% |
| 2019 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2020 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2021 | 68.35% | 31.65% |
Operating room orderly related jobs gender ratio
We compared operating room orderlies 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% |
| Operating Room Orderly | 68% | 32% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Operating room orderly demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operating room orderlies is White, which makes up 48.1% of all operating room orderlies. Comparatively, 27.3% of operating room orderlies are Black or African American and 15.4% of operating room orderlies are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 48.1%
- Black or African American, 27.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Operating room orderly race
| Operating room orderly race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Operating room orderly race and ethnicity over time
See how operating room orderly racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operating room orderly 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 | 50.90% | 25.17% | 6.36% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 50.26% | 27.33% | 4.27% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 50.92% | 24.63% | 3.66% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 48.06% | 27.26% | 4.59% | 15.35% |
Operating room orderly wage gap by race
According to our data, asian operating room orderlies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino operating room orderlies have the lowest average salary at $32,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,259 |
| White | $32,975 |
| Black or African American | $33,488 |
| Asian | $33,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,599 |
Average operating room orderly age
See how the average age of operating room orderlies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Operating room orderly age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 45.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 49 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 30 |
Operating room orderly age breakdown
The average age of operating room orderlies is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the operating room orderly population.
Operating room orderly age breakdown
| Operating Room Orderly Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Operating room orderly educational attainment
The most common degree for operating room orderlies is bachelor's degree, with 43% of operating room orderlies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Operating room orderlies by degree level
| Operating room orderly degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Operating room orderly employment statistics
Company size where operating room orderlies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operating room orderlies work.
Operating room orderly jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 58% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Operating room orderly turnover and employment statistics
Operating room orderly unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operating room orderlies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operating room orderly unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operating room orderly 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 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 6.44% |
| 2021 | 4.15% |
Average operating room orderly tenure
The average operating room orderly stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 operating room orderlies resumes in Zippia's database.
Operating room orderly tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Operating room orderly LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operating room orderlies 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 |
| Care Associate | 4.62% | 192,391 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Group Home Worker | 6.05% | 88,906 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Operating Room Orderly | 8.49% | - |
Similar operating room orderly jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Care Associate | 4.62% | 192,391 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Group Home Worker | 6.05% | 88,906 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
Foreign languages spoken by operating room orderlies
- Spanish, 100.0%
Operating room orderly languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |