Palliative care nurse practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Palliative care nurse practitioner demographics by:
Palliative care nurse practitioner gender statistics
87.2% of palliative care nurse practitioners are women and 12.8% of palliative care nurse practitioners are men.
- Female, 87.2%
- Male, 12.8%
Palliative care nurse practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.2% |
| Male | 12.8% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$110,812
Female income
$99,702
Palliative care nurse practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in palliative care nurse practitioner positions over time. Currently, 87.2% of palliative care nurse practitioners are female.
Palliative care nurse practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.86% | 91.14% |
| 2011 | 7.88% | 92.12% |
| 2012 | 6.74% | 93.26% |
| 2013 | 7.44% | 92.56% |
| 2014 | 9.17% | 90.83% |
| 2015 | 8.75% | 91.25% |
| 2016 | 8.96% | 91.04% |
| 2017 | 10.64% | 89.36% |
| 2018 | 8.75% | 91.25% |
| 2019 | 11.38% | 88.62% |
| 2020 | 10.61% | 89.39% |
| 2021 | 12.78% | 87.22% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared palliative care nurse practitioners 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% |
| Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner | 13% | 87% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Palliative care nurse practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among palliative care nurse practitioners is White, which makes up 77.5% of all palliative care nurse practitioners. Comparatively, 6.7% of palliative care nurse practitioners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of palliative care nurse practitioners are Asian.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Palliative care nurse practitioner race
| Palliative care nurse practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how palliative care nurse practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Palliative care nurse practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.08% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 87.92% | 2.95% | 3.04% | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 87.03% | 4.60% | 3.43% | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 5.64% | 3.00% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 4.15% | 5.31% | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 84.74% | 6.01% | 4.16% | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 84.05% | 5.39% | 5.39% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 83.90% | 5.07% | 5.39% | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 81.44% | 5.24% | 6.72% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 81.77% | 5.23% | 6.31% | 4.88% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 4.73% | 5.65% | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 77.54% | 4.66% | 6.33% | 6.65% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian palliative care nurse practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White palliative care nurse practitioners have the lowest average salary at $106,237.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,886 |
| White | $106,237 |
| Black or African American | $106,955 |
| Asian | $117,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,215 |
Average palliative care nurse practitioner age
See how the average age of palliative care nurse practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Palliative care nurse practitioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 41 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 43 |
| Asian | 38 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 37.5 |
Palliative care nurse practitioner age breakdown
The average age of palliative care nurse practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the palliative care nurse practitioner population.
Palliative care nurse practitioner age breakdown
| Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for palliative care nurse practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 41% of palliative care nurse practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Palliative care nurse practitioners by degree level
| Palliative care nurse practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Palliative care nurse practitioner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,339 |
| Doctorate Degree | $116,469 |
Palliative care nurse practitioner employment statistics
Most palliative care nurse practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where palliative care nurse practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where palliative care nurse practitioners work.
Palliative care nurse practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the palliative care nurse practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most palliative care nurse practitioners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Palliative care nurse practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 3% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for palliative care nurse practitioners are health care, education and government.
Palliative care nurse practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 78% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Palliative care nurse practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for palliative care nurse practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Palliative care nurse practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Palliative care nurse practitioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 0.91% |
Average palliative care nurse practitioner tenure
The average palliative care nurse practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 308 palliative care nurse practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Palliative care nurse practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Palliative care nurse practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of palliative care nurse practitioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner | 11.81% | - |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Medicine Worker | 13.05% | 29,829 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar palliative care nurse practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Medicine Worker | 13.05% | 29,829 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by palliative care nurse practitioners
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Palliative care nurse practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |