Psychiatric nursing assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Psychiatric nursing assistant gender statistics
58.3% of psychiatric nursing assistants are women and 41.7% of psychiatric nursing assistants are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Psychiatric nursing assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,373
Female income
$31,040
Psychiatric nursing assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in psychiatric nursing assistant positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of psychiatric nursing assistants are female.
Psychiatric nursing assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.19% | 56.81% |
| 2011 | 45.12% | 54.88% |
| 2012 | 46.62% | 53.38% |
| 2013 | 47.89% | 52.11% |
| 2014 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2015 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2016 | 43.89% | 56.11% |
| 2017 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2018 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2019 | 40.06% | 59.94% |
| 2020 | 39.39% | 60.61% |
| 2021 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared psychiatric 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% |
| Psychiatric Nursing Assistant | 42% | 58% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Psychiatric nursing assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among psychiatric nursing assistants is White, which makes up 49.4% of all psychiatric nursing assistants. Comparatively, 20.8% of psychiatric nursing assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 16.8% of psychiatric nursing assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 49.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 16.8%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Psychiatric nursing assistant race
| Psychiatric nursing assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.8% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how psychiatric nursing assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Psychiatric nursing assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.53% | 18.52% | 5.45% | 19.74% |
| 2011 | 52.35% | 19.39% | 5.55% | 19.58% |
| 2012 | 52.44% | 18.60% | 5.71% | 20.10% |
| 2013 | 53.10% | 17.88% | 5.83% | 20.04% |
| 2014 | 50.74% | 19.41% | 6.07% | 20.50% |
| 2015 | 50.60% | 18.91% | 6.34% | 20.98% |
| 2016 | 49.77% | 18.95% | 6.33% | 21.53% |
| 2017 | 50.16% | 17.89% | 6.45% | 21.81% |
| 2018 | 53.94% | 15.72% | 6.77% | 20.42% |
| 2019 | 53.12% | 16.58% | 6.74% | 20.27% |
| 2020 | 51.62% | 15.02% | 7.20% | 20.45% |
| 2021 | 49.37% | 16.78% | 7.31% | 20.84% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian psychiatric nursing assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White psychiatric nursing assistants have the lowest average salary at $31,722.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,876 |
| White | $31,722 |
| Black or African American | $32,228 |
| Asian | $34,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,077 |
Average psychiatric nursing assistant age
See how the average age of psychiatric nursing assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Psychiatric 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 |
Psychiatric nursing assistant age breakdown
The average age of psychiatric nursing assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the psychiatric nursing assistant population.
Psychiatric nursing assistant age breakdown
| Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for psychiatric nursing assistants is bachelor's degree, with 38% of psychiatric nursing assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Psychiatric nursing assistants by degree level
| Psychiatric nursing assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Psychiatric nursing assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, psychiatric nursing assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,654 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, psychiatric nursing assistants earn a median annual income of $33,407 compared to $32,268 for psychiatric nursing assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,654 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,487 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,407 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,268 |
Psychiatric nursing assistant employment statistics
Most psychiatric nursing assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where psychiatric nursing assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where psychiatric nursing assistants work.
Psychiatric nursing assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the psychiatric nursing assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most psychiatric nursing assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Psychiatric nursing assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 11% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for psychiatric nursing assistants are health care, government and education.
Psychiatric nursing assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Government | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant turnover and employment statistics
Psychiatric nursing assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for psychiatric nursing assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Psychiatric nursing assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Psychiatric 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 psychiatric nursing assistant tenure
The average psychiatric nursing assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,217 psychiatric nursing assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Psychiatric nursing assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Psychiatric nursing assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of psychiatric 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 Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Group Home Worker | 6.05% | 88,906 |
| Psychiatric Nursing Assistant | 7.07% | - |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Endoscopy Technician | 7.30% | 35,685 |
| Emergency Room Orderly | 10.58% | 48,782 |
Similar psychiatric nursing assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Group Home Worker | 6.05% | 88,906 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Endoscopy Technician | 7.30% | 35,685 |
| Emergency Room Orderly | 10.58% | 48,782 |
Foreign languages spoken by psychiatric nursing assistants
The most common foreign language among psychiatric nursing assistants is Spanish at 80.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 3.8% and German is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 80.8%
- Vietnamese, 3.8%
- German, 3.8%
- Carrier, 3.8%
- Hindi, 3.8%
- Other, 4.0%
Psychiatric nursing assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.8% |
| Vietnamese | 3.8% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Carrier | 3.8% |
| Hindi | 3.8% |
| Other | 4.0% |
