Perinatal nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Perinatal nurse gender statistics
97.0% of perinatal nurses are women and 3.0% of perinatal nurses are men.
- Female, 97.0%
- Male, 3.0%
Perinatal nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 97.0% |
| Male | 3.0% |
Perinatal nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,224
Female income
$69,965
Perinatal nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in perinatal nurse positions over time. Currently, 97.0% of perinatal nurses are female.
Perinatal nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.23% | 97.77% |
| 2011 | 2.33% | 97.67% |
| 2012 | 2.36% | 97.64% |
| 2013 | 2.47% | 97.53% |
| 2014 | 2.72% | 97.28% |
| 2015 | 2.62% | 97.38% |
| 2016 | 2.72% | 97.28% |
| 2017 | 2.88% | 97.12% |
| 2018 | 2.97% | 97.03% |
| 2019 | 2.99% | 97.01% |
| 2020 | 3.05% | 96.95% |
| 2021 | 3.05% | 96.95% |
Perinatal nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared perinatal nurses 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% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Perinatal nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among perinatal nurses is White, which makes up 65.4% of all perinatal nurses. Comparatively, 11.8% of perinatal nurses are Black or African American and 9.2% of perinatal nurses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.4%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Perinatal nurse race
| Perinatal nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Perinatal nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how perinatal nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Perinatal nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.41% | 12.00% | 7.06% | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 72.00% | 12.37% | 6.98% | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 71.60% | 12.50% | 7.07% | 6.94% |
| 2013 | 71.44% | 12.43% | 7.17% | 6.90% |
| 2014 | 70.25% | 12.57% | 7.70% | 7.43% |
| 2015 | 70.44% | 12.69% | 7.23% | 7.55% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 12.21% | 7.66% | 7.82% |
| 2017 | 69.88% | 11.72% | 7.84% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 69.68% | 12.38% | 7.58% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 69.70% | 11.73% | 7.88% | 8.41% |
| 2020 | 67.56% | 11.34% | 7.90% | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 65.41% | 11.81% | 8.88% | 9.19% |
Perinatal nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian perinatal nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White perinatal nurses have the lowest average salary at $71,231.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,196 |
| White | $71,231 |
| Black or African American | $71,497 |
| Asian | $83,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,961 |
Average perinatal nurse age
See how the average age of perinatal nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Perinatal nurse age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Perinatal nurse age breakdown
The average age of perinatal nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the perinatal nurse population.
Perinatal nurse age breakdown
| Perinatal Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Perinatal nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for perinatal nurses is bachelor's degree, with 52% of perinatal nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Perinatal nurses by degree level
| Perinatal nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Perinatal nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, perinatal nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,453 annually. With a Doctorate degree, perinatal nurses earn a median annual income of $80,283 compared to $77,228 for perinatal nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,453 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,228 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,283 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,742 |
Perinatal nurse employment statistics
Most perinatal nurses work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where perinatal nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where perinatal nurses work.
Perinatal nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Perinatal nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the perinatal nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most perinatal nurses prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Perinatal nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 11% |
Perinatal nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for perinatal nurses are health care, education and government.
Perinatal nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Perinatal nurse turnover and employment statistics
Perinatal nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for perinatal nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Perinatal nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Perinatal nurse unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average perinatal nurse tenure
The average perinatal nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 207 perinatal nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Perinatal nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Perinatal nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of perinatal nurses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Perinatal Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Primary Care Physician | 13.05% | 130,606 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar perinatal nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Primary Care Physician | 13.05% | 130,606 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by perinatal nurses
The most common foreign language among perinatal nurses is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
Perinatal nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |