Professional nursing assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional nursing assistant gender statistics
73.8% of professional nursing assistants are women and 26.2% of professional nursing assistants are men.
- Female, 73.8%
- Male, 26.2%
Professional nursing assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.8% |
| Male | 26.2% |
Professional nursing assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,224
Female income
$46,228
Professional nursing assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional nursing assistant positions over time. Currently, 73.8% of professional nursing assistants are female.
Professional nursing assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.37% | 72.63% |
| 2011 | 28.95% | 71.05% |
| 2012 | 30.21% | 69.79% |
| 2013 | 31.30% | 68.70% |
| 2014 | 27.38% | 72.62% |
| 2015 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2016 | 27.94% | 72.06% |
| 2017 | 28.18% | 71.82% |
| 2018 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
| 2019 | 24.88% | 75.12% |
| 2020 | 24.37% | 75.63% |
| 2021 | 26.15% | 73.85% |
Professional nursing assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional nursing assistants 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% |
| Professional Nursing Assistant | 26% | 74% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Professional nursing assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional nursing assistants is White, which makes up 61.8% of all professional nursing assistants. Comparatively, 14.6% of professional nursing assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of professional nursing assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Professional nursing assistant race
| Professional nursing assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Professional nursing assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how professional nursing assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional nursing assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.93% | 13.15% | 5.23% | 13.48% |
| 2011 | 64.75% | 14.02% | 5.32% | 13.31% |
| 2012 | 64.84% | 13.23% | 5.49% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 65.50% | 12.51% | 5.61% | 13.77% |
| 2014 | 63.14% | 14.04% | 5.84% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 63.00% | 13.55% | 6.12% | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 62.17% | 13.58% | 6.11% | 15.26% |
| 2017 | 62.56% | 12.52% | 6.22% | 15.54% |
| 2018 | 66.34% | 10.36% | 6.54% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 65.52% | 11.21% | 6.52% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 64.02% | 9.65% | 6.97% | 14.19% |
| 2021 | 61.77% | 11.41% | 7.09% | 14.57% |
Professional nursing assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional nursing assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White professional nursing assistants have the lowest average salary at $47,752.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,099 |
| White | $47,752 |
| Black or African American | $48,894 |
| Asian | $53,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,553 |
Average professional nursing assistant age
See how the average age of professional nursing assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional nursing assistant 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 |
Professional nursing assistant age breakdown
The average age of professional nursing assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the professional nursing assistant population.
Professional nursing assistant age breakdown
| Professional Nursing Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Professional nursing assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for professional nursing assistants is bachelor's degree, with 65% of professional nursing assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Professional nursing assistants by degree level
| Professional nursing assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Professional nursing assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional nursing assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,493 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional nursing assistants earn a median annual income of $51,590 compared to $48,986 for professional nursing assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,493 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,226 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,590 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,986 |
Professional nursing assistant employment statistics
Most professional nursing assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where professional nursing assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional nursing assistants work.
Professional nursing assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Professional nursing assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the professional nursing assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional nursing assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Professional nursing assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 10% |
Professional nursing assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional nursing assistants are health care, government and non profits.
Professional nursing assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Professional nursing assistant turnover and employment statistics
Professional nursing assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional nursing assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional nursing assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional nursing assistant 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 professional nursing assistant tenure
The average professional nursing assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 professional nursing assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional nursing assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Professional nursing assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional nursing assistants 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 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Resident Aide | 6.05% | 172,071 |
| Professional Nursing Assistant | 7.07% | - |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Sterile Technician | 7.30% | 30,250 |
| Patient Transport Orderly | 10.58% | 56,866 |
Similar professional nursing assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Resident Aide | 6.05% | 172,071 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Sterile Technician | 7.30% | 30,250 |
| Patient Transport Orderly | 10.58% | 56,866 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional nursing assistants
- Swahili, 50.0%
- Maasai, 50.0%
Professional nursing assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swahili | 50.0% |
| Maasai | 50.0% |