Patient partner demographics and statistics in the US
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Patient partner demographics by:
Patient partner gender statistics
81.4% of patient partners are women and 18.6% of patient partners are men.
- Female, 81.4%
- Male, 18.6%
Patient partner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.4% |
| Male | 18.6% |
Patient partner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,396
Female income
$39,726
Patient partner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patient partner positions over time. Currently, 81.4% of patient partners are female.
Patient partner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.42% | 82.58% |
| 2011 | 17.32% | 82.68% |
| 2012 | 18.33% | 81.67% |
| 2013 | 18.64% | 81.36% |
| 2014 | 18.99% | 81.01% |
| 2015 | 18.91% | 81.09% |
| 2016 | 19.30% | 80.70% |
| 2017 | 19.61% | 80.39% |
| 2018 | 18.69% | 81.31% |
| 2019 | 18.39% | 81.61% |
| 2020 | 18.84% | 81.16% |
| 2021 | 18.57% | 81.43% |
Patient partner related jobs gender ratio
We compared patient partners 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 Partner | 19% | 81% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Patient partner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patient partners is White, which makes up 64.3% of all patient partners. Comparatively, 13.4% of patient partners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of patient partners are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Patient partner race
| Patient partner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Patient partner race and ethnicity over time
See how patient partner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patient partner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.69% | 9.48% | 6.53% | 9.49% |
| 2011 | 71.41% | 9.77% | 6.67% | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 70.61% | 9.65% | 6.48% | 10.21% |
| 2013 | 70.96% | 9.49% | 6.64% | 9.89% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 9.43% | 6.96% | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 69.72% | 9.17% | 6.74% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 68.83% | 9.67% | 6.98% | 11.08% |
| 2017 | 69.75% | 9.08% | 6.95% | 10.91% |
| 2018 | 69.57% | 8.66% | 7.12% | 11.29% |
| 2019 | 69.16% | 8.86% | 6.92% | 11.80% |
| 2020 | 66.60% | 8.26% | 7.07% | 12.41% |
| 2021 | 64.29% | 9.23% | 7.24% | 13.44% |
Patient partner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian patient partners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american patient partners have the lowest average salary at $40,894.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,965 |
| White | $41,486 |
| Black or African American | $40,894 |
| Asian | $42,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,331 |
Average patient partner age
See how the average age of patient partners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patient partner 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 partner age breakdown
The average age of patient partners is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the patient partner population.
Patient partner age breakdown
| Patient Partner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Patient partner educational attainment
The most common degree for patient partners is bachelor's degree, with 46% of patient partners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Patient partners by degree level
| Patient partner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Patient partner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patient partners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,637 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, patient partners earn a median annual income of $44,701 compared to $40,196 for patient partners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,637 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,626 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,701 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,196 |
Patient partner employment statistics
Company size where patient partners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patient partners work.
Patient partner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Patient partner turnover and employment statistics
Patient partner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patient partners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patient partner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patient partner 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 partner tenure
The average patient partner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 160 patient partners resumes in Zippia's database.
Patient partner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Patient partner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patient partners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Quotation Clerk | 5.53% | 66,676 |
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Patient Partner | 7.19% | - |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Investigator | 8.99% | 9,442 |
| Administrative Library Assistant | 11.16% | 36,264 |
| Recruiting Assistant | 15.31% | 20,862 |
Similar patient partner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Quotation Clerk | 5.53% | 66,676 |
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Investigator | 8.99% | 9,442 |
| Administrative Library Assistant | 11.16% | 36,264 |
| Recruiting Assistant | 15.31% | 20,862 |
Foreign languages spoken by patient partners
The most common foreign language among patient partners is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Akan at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Akan, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Patient partner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Akan | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |