Resident aide demographics and statistics in the US
Resident aide demographics research summary. Zippia estimates resident aide demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our resident aide estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about resident aides after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 92,102 resident aides currently employed in the United States.
- 86.6% of all resident aides are women, while 13.4% are men.
- The average resident aide age is 49 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of resident aides is White (35.6%), followed by Black or African American (24.0%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%) and Asian (10.5%).
- Resident aides are most in-demand in Port Huron, MI.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for resident aides.
- 5% of all resident aides are LGBT.
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Resident aide demographics by:
Resident aide gender statistics
86.6% of resident aides are women and 13.4% of resident aides are men.
- Female, 86.6%
- Male, 13.4%
Resident aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.6% |
| Male | 13.4% |
Resident aide gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,462
Female income
$25,345
Resident aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resident aide positions over time. Currently, 86.6% of resident aides are female.
Resident aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.46% | 87.54% |
| 2011 | 13.33% | 86.67% |
| 2012 | 14.05% | 85.95% |
| 2013 | 14.67% | 85.33% |
| 2014 | 12.46% | 87.54% |
| 2015 | 12.80% | 87.20% |
| 2016 | 12.77% | 87.23% |
| 2017 | 12.90% | 87.10% |
| 2018 | 10.25% | 89.75% |
| 2019 | 10.64% | 89.36% |
| 2020 | 11.79% | 88.21% |
| 2021 | 13.36% | 86.64% |
Resident aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared resident aides 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% |
| Resident Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Resident aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resident aides is White, which makes up 35.6% of all resident aides. Comparatively, 24.0% of resident aides are Black or African American and 23.4% of resident aides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 35.6%
- Black or African American, 24.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Resident aide race
| Resident aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 35.6% |
| Black or African American | 24.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Resident aide race and ethnicity over time
See how resident aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resident aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 27.38% | 4.22% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 28.25% | 4.32% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 27.46% | 4.48% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 26.75% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 28.28% | 4.84% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 51.00% | 27.78% | 5.11% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 27.81% | 5.10% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 26.75% | 5.21% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 42.69% | 25.97% | 6.59% | 20.45% |
| 2019 | 41.06% | 24.84% | 8.74% | 21.62% |
| 2020 | 38.88% | 24.06% | 9.23% | 21.79% |
| 2021 | 35.62% | 23.99% | 10.47% | 23.41% |
Resident aide wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,468 |
| White | $25,105 |
| Black or African American | $25,556 |
| Asian | $26,295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,907 |
Average resident aide age
See how the average age of resident aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Resident aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 51 |
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| Asian | 50 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 50 |
| White | 48 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 |
Resident aide age breakdown
The average age of resident aides is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the resident aide population.
Resident aide age breakdown
| Resident Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Resident aide educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Resident aides by degree level
| Resident aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Resident aide wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,182 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,917 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,024 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,309 |
Resident aide employment statistics
Most resident aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where resident aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resident aides work.
Resident aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Resident aide jobs by company type
Employees with the resident aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most resident aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Resident aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 9% |
Resident aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for resident aides are health care, professional and non profits.
Resident aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 43% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Resident aide turnover and employment statistics
Resident aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resident aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resident aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resident aide 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 | 5.56% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 6.11% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average resident aide tenure
The average resident aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,296 resident aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Resident aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Resident aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resident aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Emeritus | 4.62% | 84,204 |
| Resident Aide | 4.84% | - |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Donations Attendant | 7.30% | 44,552 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Similar resident aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Emeritus | 4.62% | 84,204 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 5.28% | 10,289 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Donations Attendant | 7.30% | 44,552 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Foreign languages spoken by resident aides
The most common foreign language among resident aides is Spanish at 77.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 2.6%.
- Spanish, 77.9%
- French, 9.1%
- Russian, 2.6%
- Portuguese, 1.3%
- Ukrainian, 1.3%
- Other, 7.8%
Resident aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.9% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Russian | 2.6% |
| Portuguese | 1.3% |
| Ukrainian | 1.3% |
| Other | 7.8% |
