Provider demographics and statistics in the US
Provider demographics research summary. Zippia estimates provider demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our provider estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about providers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 138,121 providers currently employed in the United States.
- 78.1% of all providers are women, while 21.9% are men.
- The average provider age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of providers is White (50.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.9%), Black or African American (9.5%) and Asian (7.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 7% of all providers are LGBT.
- Providers are 80% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Provider demographics by:
Provider gender statistics
78.1% of providers are women and 21.9% of providers are men.
- Female, 78.1%
- Male, 21.9%
Provider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.1% |
| Male | 21.9% |
Provider gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,457
Female income
$63,230
Provider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in provider positions over time. Currently, 78.1% of providers are female.
Provider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.57% | 82.43% |
| 2011 | 18.17% | 81.83% |
| 2012 | 20.52% | 79.48% |
| 2013 | 19.53% | 80.47% |
| 2014 | 19.76% | 80.24% |
| 2015 | 19.81% | 80.19% |
| 2016 | 20.49% | 79.51% |
| 2017 | 21.13% | 78.87% |
| 2018 | 20.51% | 79.49% |
| 2019 | 21.14% | 78.86% |
| 2020 | 23.97% | 76.03% |
| 2021 | 21.89% | 78.11% |
Provider related jobs gender ratio
We compared providers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Provider | 22% | 78% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Provider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among providers is White, which makes up 50.2% of all providers. Comparatively, 26.9% of providers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of providers are Black or African American.
- White, 50.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.9%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Provider race
| Provider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Provider race and ethnicity over time
See how provider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Provider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.63% | 11.36% | 4.81% | 22.38% |
| 2011 | 55.72% | 12.36% | 5.48% | 22.98% |
| 2012 | 56.34% | 11.47% | 5.43% | 23.43% |
| 2013 | 56.60% | 11.05% | 5.64% | 23.47% |
| 2014 | 56.84% | 10.37% | 5.90% | 23.51% |
| 2015 | 56.14% | 10.57% | 5.82% | 24.42% |
| 2016 | 54.89% | 10.51% | 6.51% | 24.91% |
| 2017 | 54.53% | 9.47% | 7.38% | 25.07% |
| 2018 | 55.00% | 10.44% | 6.65% | 24.74% |
| 2019 | 56.87% | 9.31% | 6.46% | 24.36% |
| 2020 | 53.09% | 9.81% | 7.37% | 24.34% |
| 2021 | 50.15% | 9.54% | 7.90% | 26.95% |
Provider wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american providers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown providers have the lowest average salary at $63,147.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,147 |
| White | $64,996 |
| Black or African American | $67,367 |
| Asian | $65,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,875 |
Average provider age
See how the average age of providers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Provider age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Provider age breakdown
The average age of providers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the provider population.
Provider age breakdown
| Provider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Provider educational attainment
The most common degree for providers is bachelor's degree, with 30% of providers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Providers by degree level
| Provider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Provider wage gap by degree level
According to the data, providers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,690 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, providers earn a median annual income of $67,105 compared to $66,084 for providers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,690 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,432 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,105 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,084 |
Provider employment statistics
Most providers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where providers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where providers work.
Provider jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Provider jobs by company type
Employees with the provider job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most providers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Provider jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 10% |
Provider jobs by industry
The most common industries for providers are health care, professional and government.
Provider industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 47% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
Provider turnover and employment statistics
Provider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for providers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Provider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Provider unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average provider tenure
The average provider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 18,539 providers resumes in Zippia's database.
Provider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Provider LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of providers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Attendant | 4.43% | 113,375 |
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Provider | 6.73% | - |
| Parks Recreation Coordinator | 8.12% | 11,057 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Similar provider jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Attendant | 4.43% | 113,375 |
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Parks Recreation Coordinator | 8.12% | 11,057 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Foreign languages spoken by providers
The most common foreign language among providers is Spanish at 72.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 2.3%.
- Spanish, 72.9%
- French, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 2.3%
- Arabic, 2.1%
- Chinese, 2.0%
- Other, 15.1%
Provider languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.9% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Mandarin | 2.3% |
| Arabic | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2.0% |
| Other | 15.1% |
