Psychiatric attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Psychiatric attendant demographics by:
Psychiatric attendant gender statistics
56.2% of psychiatric attendants are women and 43.8% of psychiatric attendants are men.
- Female, 56.2%
- Male, 43.8%
Psychiatric attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% |
| Male | 43.8% |
Psychiatric attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,471
Female income
$39,117
Psychiatric attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in psychiatric attendant positions over time. Currently, 56.2% of psychiatric attendants are female.
Psychiatric attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.11% | 70.89% |
| 2011 | 28.70% | 71.30% |
| 2012 | 28.77% | 71.23% |
| 2013 | 29.28% | 70.72% |
| 2014 | 32.81% | 67.19% |
| 2015 | 29.09% | 70.91% |
| 2016 | 29.42% | 70.58% |
| 2017 | 31.74% | 68.26% |
| 2018 | 44.89% | 55.11% |
| 2019 | 46.24% | 53.76% |
| 2020 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2021 | 43.79% | 56.21% |
Psychiatric attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared psychiatric attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Psychiatric Attendant | 44% | 56% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Psychiatric attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among psychiatric attendants is White, which makes up 51.9% of all psychiatric attendants. Comparatively, 20.1% of psychiatric attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of psychiatric attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 51.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Psychiatric attendant race
| Psychiatric attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Psychiatric attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how psychiatric attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Psychiatric attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 54.05% | 20.81% | 7.08% | 15.32% |
| 2019 | 59.12% | 18.84% | 5.45% | 12.91% |
| 2020 | 56.52% | 13.68% | 5.68% | 16.52% |
| 2021 | 51.91% | 14.26% | 6.43% | 20.09% |
Psychiatric attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino psychiatric attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White psychiatric attendants have the lowest average salary at $39,087.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,682 |
| White | $39,087 |
| Black or African American | $39,358 |
| Asian | $39,259 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,978 |
Average psychiatric attendant age
See how the average age of psychiatric attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Psychiatric attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 33.5 |
| White | 32 | 29 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 36 |
| Asian | 32 | 27.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5 | 29 |
Psychiatric attendant age breakdown
The average age of psychiatric attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 46% of the psychiatric attendant population.
Psychiatric attendant age breakdown
| Psychiatric Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 27% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 46% |
Psychiatric attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for psychiatric attendants is bachelor's degree, with 34% of psychiatric attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Psychiatric attendants by degree level
| Psychiatric attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Psychiatric attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, psychiatric attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,950 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, psychiatric attendants earn a median annual income of $39,084 compared to $38,364 for psychiatric attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,950 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,270 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,084 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,364 |
Psychiatric attendant employment statistics
Company size where psychiatric attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where psychiatric attendants work.
Psychiatric attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Psychiatric attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the psychiatric attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most psychiatric attendants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Psychiatric attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 21% |
Psychiatric attendant turnover and employment statistics
Psychiatric attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for psychiatric attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Psychiatric attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Psychiatric attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 3.03% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 5.00% |
Average psychiatric attendant tenure
The average psychiatric attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 307 psychiatric attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Psychiatric attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Psychiatric attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of psychiatric attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Certified Medical Technician | 8.24% | 164,424 |
| Medical Coding Technician | 9.29% | 67,197 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Psychiatric Attendant | 14.51% | - |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar psychiatric attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Certified Medical Technician | 8.24% | 164,424 |
| Medical Coding Technician | 9.29% | 67,197 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by psychiatric attendants
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 33.3%
Psychiatric attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 33.3% |
