Patient sitter demographics and statistics in the US
Patient sitter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates patient sitter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our patient sitter 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 sitters after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,817 patient sitters currently employed in the United States.
- 78.5% of all patient sitters are women, while 21.5% are men.
- The average patient sitter age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of patient sitters is White (61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Black or African American (10.6%) and Asian (7.5%).
- Patient sitters are most in-demand in Detroit, MI.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for patient sitters.
- 7% of all patient sitters are LGBT.
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Patient sitter demographics by:
Patient sitter gender statistics
78.5% of patient sitters are women and 21.5% of patient sitters are men.
- Female, 78.5%
- Male, 21.5%
Patient sitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.5% |
| Male | 21.5% |
Patient sitter gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,798
Female income
$30,489
Patient sitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patient sitter positions over time. Currently, 78.5% of patient sitters are female.
Patient sitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.60% | 77.40% |
| 2011 | 23.99% | 76.01% |
| 2012 | 25.11% | 74.89% |
| 2013 | 26.08% | 73.92% |
| 2014 | 22.60% | 77.40% |
| 2015 | 23.14% | 76.86% |
| 2016 | 23.10% | 76.90% |
| 2017 | 23.31% | 76.69% |
| 2018 | 21.51% | 78.49% |
| 2019 | 20.42% | 79.58% |
| 2020 | 19.97% | 80.03% |
| 2021 | 21.53% | 78.47% |
Patient sitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared patient sitters 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 Sitter | 22% | 78% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Patient sitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patient sitters is White, which makes up 61.7% of all patient sitters. Comparatively, 14.2% of patient sitters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of patient sitters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Patient sitter race
| Patient sitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Patient sitter race and ethnicity over time
See how patient sitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patient sitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.89% | 12.31% | 5.69% | 13.14% |
| 2011 | 64.70% | 13.19% | 5.78% | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 64.79% | 12.39% | 5.95% | 13.50% |
| 2013 | 65.46% | 11.68% | 6.07% | 13.44% |
| 2014 | 63.10% | 13.21% | 6.31% | 13.90% |
| 2015 | 62.96% | 12.71% | 6.58% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 62.12% | 12.74% | 6.57% | 14.92% |
| 2017 | 62.52% | 11.68% | 6.68% | 15.21% |
| 2018 | 66.29% | 9.52% | 7.00% | 13.82% |
| 2019 | 65.47% | 10.38% | 6.98% | 13.67% |
| 2020 | 63.98% | 8.82% | 7.44% | 13.85% |
| 2021 | 61.73% | 10.57% | 7.55% | 14.23% |
Patient sitter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian patient sitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White patient sitters have the lowest average salary at $31,158.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,310 |
| White | $31,158 |
| Black or African American | $31,655 |
| Asian | $33,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,507 |
Average patient sitter age
See how the average age of patient sitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patient sitter 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 sitter age breakdown
The average age of patient sitters is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the patient sitter population.
Patient sitter age breakdown
| Patient Sitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Patient sitter educational attainment
The most common degree for patient sitters is bachelor's degree, with 30% of patient sitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Patient sitters by degree level
| Patient sitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Patient sitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patient sitters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,037 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, patient sitters earn a median annual income of $32,813 compared to $31,695 for patient sitters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,037 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,928 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,813 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,695 |
Patient sitter employment statistics
Most patient sitters work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where patient sitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patient sitters work.
Patient sitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Patient sitter jobs by company type
Employees with the patient sitter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most patient sitters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Patient sitter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 2% |
Patient sitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for patient sitters are health care, professional and education.
Patient sitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Patient sitter turnover and employment statistics
Patient sitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patient sitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patient sitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patient sitter 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 sitter tenure
The average patient sitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,043 patient sitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Patient sitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Patient sitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patient sitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Patient Sitter | 7.07% | - |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Endoscopy Technician | 7.30% | 35,685 |
| Psychiatric Aide | 10.58% | 50,234 |
Similar patient sitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Home Health Assistant | 6.05% | 213,220 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Endoscopy Technician | 7.30% | 35,685 |
| Psychiatric Aide | 10.58% | 50,234 |
Foreign languages spoken by patient sitters
The most common foreign language among patient sitters is Spanish at 56.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 56.5%
- French, 10.9%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Vietnamese, 4.3%
- Bulgarian, 2.2%
- Other, 21.8%
Patient sitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.5% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Vietnamese | 4.3% |
| Bulgarian | 2.2% |
| Other | 21.8% |
