Patient advocate demographics and statistics in the US
Patient advocate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates patient advocate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our patient advocate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about patient advocates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 71,668 patient advocates currently employed in the United States.
- 82.5% of all patient advocates are women, while 17.5% are men.
- The average patient advocate age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of patient advocates is White (53.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.6%), Black or African American (10.5%) and Asian (6.8%).
- Patient advocates are most in-demand in Omaha, NE.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for patient advocates.
- Springfield, MA pays an annual average wage of $47,745, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women patient advocates earned 97% of what men earned.
- 7% of all patient advocates are LGBT.
- Washington is the best state for patient advocates to live.
- Patient advocates are 82% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Patient advocate demographics by:
Patient advocate gender statistics
82.5% of patient advocates are women and 17.5% of patient advocates are men.
- Female, 82.5%
- Male, 17.5%
Patient advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.5% |
| Male | 17.5% |
Patient advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,920
Female income
$36,784
Patient advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patient advocate positions over time. Currently, 82.5% of patient advocates are female.
Patient advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.42% | 83.58% |
| 2011 | 16.32% | 83.68% |
| 2012 | 17.29% | 82.71% |
| 2013 | 17.58% | 82.42% |
| 2014 | 17.92% | 82.08% |
| 2015 | 17.84% | 82.16% |
| 2016 | 18.22% | 81.78% |
| 2017 | 18.51% | 81.49% |
| 2018 | 17.63% | 82.37% |
| 2019 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2020 | 17.77% | 82.23% |
| 2021 | 17.52% | 82.48% |
Patient advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared patient advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Patient Advocate | 18% | 82% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Patient advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patient advocates is White, which makes up 53.2% of all patient advocates. Comparatively, 23.6% of patient advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of patient advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 53.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.6%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Patient advocate race
| Patient advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Patient advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how patient advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patient advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.58% | 10.79% | 6.08% | 19.70% |
| 2011 | 60.30% | 11.08% | 6.22% | 19.57% |
| 2012 | 59.50% | 10.96% | 6.03% | 20.42% |
| 2013 | 59.85% | 10.79% | 6.19% | 20.10% |
| 2014 | 59.23% | 10.73% | 6.51% | 20.28% |
| 2015 | 58.61% | 10.48% | 6.29% | 21.40% |
| 2016 | 57.73% | 10.97% | 6.53% | 21.29% |
| 2017 | 58.64% | 10.38% | 6.50% | 21.12% |
| 2018 | 58.46% | 9.96% | 6.67% | 21.50% |
| 2019 | 58.06% | 10.16% | 6.47% | 22.01% |
| 2020 | 55.49% | 9.56% | 6.62% | 22.62% |
| 2021 | 53.18% | 10.53% | 6.79% | 23.65% |
Patient advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian patient advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american patient advocates have the lowest average salary at $37,580.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,629 |
| White | $37,981 |
| Black or African American | $37,580 |
| Asian | $38,543 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,876 |
Average patient advocate age
See how the average age of patient advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patient advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Patient advocate age breakdown
The average age of patient advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the patient advocate population.
Patient advocate age breakdown
| Patient Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Patient advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for patient advocates is bachelor's degree, with 50% of patient advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Patient advocates by degree level
| Patient advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Patient advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patient advocates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,412 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, patient advocates earn a median annual income of $40,135 compared to $37,105 for patient advocates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,412 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,029 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,135 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,105 |
Patient advocate employment statistics
Most patient advocates work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where patient advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patient advocates work.
Patient advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Patient advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the patient advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most patient advocates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Patient advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Patient advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for patient advocates are health care, professional and technology.
Patient advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 69% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Patient advocate turnover and employment statistics
Patient advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patient advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patient advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patient advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average patient advocate tenure
The average patient advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,359 patient advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Patient advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Patient advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patient advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence Review Clerk | 5.53% | 67,695 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Patient Advocate | 7.19% | - |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Similar patient advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence Review Clerk | 5.53% | 67,695 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Foreign languages spoken by patient advocates
The most common foreign language among patient advocates is Spanish at 66.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.8%.
- Spanish, 66.1%
- French, 8.3%
- Chinese, 2.8%
- Mandarin, 2.8%
- Cantonese, 2.8%
- Other, 17.2%
Patient advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.1% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Mandarin | 2.8% |
| Cantonese | 2.8% |
| Other | 17.2% |
