Patient escort demographics and statistics in the US
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Patient escort demographics by:
Patient escort gender statistics
50.2% of patient escorts are women and 49.8% of patient escorts are men.
- Female, 50.2%
- Male, 49.8%
Patient escort gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% |
| Male | 49.8% |
Patient escort gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,514
Female income
$34,199
Patient escort gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patient escort positions over time. Currently, 50.2% of patient escorts are female.
Patient escort gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2011 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2012 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2013 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2014 | 51.38% | 48.62% |
| 2015 | 52.14% | 47.86% |
| 2016 | 52.08% | 47.92% |
| 2017 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2018 | 49.78% | 50.22% |
| 2019 | 48.14% | 51.86% |
| 2020 | 47.45% | 52.55% |
| 2021 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
Patient escort related jobs gender ratio
We compared patient escorts 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% |
| Patient Escort | 50% | 50% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Patient escort demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patient escorts is White, which makes up 56.6% of all patient escorts. Comparatively, 16.7% of patient escorts are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of patient escorts are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Patient escort race
| Patient escort race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Patient escort race and ethnicity over time
See how patient escort racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patient escort race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.73% | 15.13% | 5.74% | 15.62% |
| 2011 | 59.55% | 16.00% | 5.84% | 15.46% |
| 2012 | 59.64% | 15.21% | 6.00% | 15.98% |
| 2013 | 60.30% | 14.50% | 6.12% | 15.92% |
| 2014 | 57.94% | 16.03% | 6.36% | 16.38% |
| 2015 | 57.80% | 15.53% | 6.63% | 16.86% |
| 2016 | 56.97% | 15.56% | 6.62% | 17.41% |
| 2017 | 57.36% | 14.50% | 6.73% | 17.69% |
| 2018 | 61.14% | 12.34% | 7.06% | 16.30% |
| 2019 | 60.32% | 13.20% | 7.03% | 16.15% |
| 2020 | 58.82% | 11.63% | 7.49% | 16.33% |
| 2021 | 56.57% | 13.39% | 7.60% | 16.72% |
Patient escort wage gap by race
According to our data, asian patient escorts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White patient escorts have the lowest average salary at $34,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,024 |
| White | $34,872 |
| Black or African American | $35,371 |
| Asian | $37,127 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,222 |
Average patient escort age
See how the average age of patient escorts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patient escort age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Patient escort age breakdown
The average age of patient escorts is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the patient escort population.
Patient escort age breakdown
| Patient Escort Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Patient escort educational attainment
The most common degree for patient escorts is bachelor's degree, with 31% of patient escorts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Patient escorts by degree level
| Patient escort degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Patient escort wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patient escorts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,751 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, patient escorts earn a median annual income of $36,529 compared to $35,410 for patient escorts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,751 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,640 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,529 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,410 |
Patient escort employment statistics
Most patient escorts work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where patient escorts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patient escorts work.
Patient escort jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Patient escort jobs by company type
Employees with the patient escort job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most patient escorts prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Patient escort jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 1% |
Patient escort jobs by industry
The most common industries for patient escorts are health care, education and non profits.
Patient escort industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 69% |
| Education | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Patient escort turnover and employment statistics
Patient escort unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patient escorts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patient escort unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patient escort 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 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average patient escort tenure
The average patient escort stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,609 patient escorts resumes in Zippia's database.
Patient escort tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Patient escort LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patient escorts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Patient Escort | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Donations Attendant | 7.30% | 44,552 |
| Psychiatric Aide | 10.58% | 50,234 |
Similar patient escort jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Donations Attendant | 7.30% | 44,552 |
| Psychiatric Aide | 10.58% | 50,234 |
Foreign languages spoken by patient escorts
The most common foreign language among patient escorts is Spanish at 54.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 54.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Cantonese, 3.9%
- Other, 25.5%
Patient escort languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Russian | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Cantonese | 3.9% |
| Other | 25.5% |
