Respiratory care assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Respiratory care assistant gender statistics
69.4% of respiratory care assistants are women and 30.6% of respiratory care assistants are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Respiratory care assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Respiratory care assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,623
Female income
$33,766
Respiratory care assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in respiratory care assistant positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of respiratory care assistants are female.
Respiratory care assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.38% | 78.62% |
| 2011 | 26.11% | 73.89% |
| 2012 | 26.42% | 73.58% |
| 2013 | 27.79% | 72.21% |
| 2014 | 27.91% | 72.09% |
| 2015 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
| 2016 | 32.98% | 67.02% |
| 2017 | 31.06% | 68.94% |
| 2018 | 30.41% | 69.59% |
| 2019 | 34.13% | 65.87% |
| 2020 | 30.63% | 69.37% |
| 2021 | 30.61% | 69.39% |
Respiratory care assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared respiratory care assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Respiratory Care Assistant | 31% | 69% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Respiratory care assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among respiratory care assistants is White, which makes up 56.5% of all respiratory care assistants. Comparatively, 17.7% of respiratory care assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of respiratory care assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Respiratory care assistant race
| Respiratory care assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Respiratory care assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how respiratory care assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Respiratory care assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.88% | 11.55% | 7.40% | 14.97% |
| 2011 | 62.79% | 11.81% | 7.32% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 61.47% | 12.52% | 7.15% | 15.25% |
| 2013 | 62.34% | 12.10% | 7.44% | 15.13% |
| 2014 | 62.60% | 11.60% | 7.04% | 15.83% |
| 2015 | 61.65% | 12.21% | 7.00% | 16.18% |
| 2016 | 60.41% | 10.75% | 7.77% | 17.21% |
| 2017 | 60.47% | 10.43% | 8.40% | 17.20% |
| 2018 | 59.44% | 10.95% | 7.79% | 18.08% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 10.26% | 8.57% | 15.79% |
| 2020 | 59.76% | 10.41% | 9.11% | 15.63% |
| 2021 | 56.52% | 10.70% | 9.59% | 17.66% |
Respiratory care assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,845 |
| White | $34,915 |
| Black or African American | $35,561 |
| Asian | $36,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,229 |
Average respiratory care assistant age
See how the average age of respiratory care assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Respiratory care assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Respiratory care assistant age breakdown
The average age of respiratory care assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the respiratory care assistant population.
Respiratory care assistant age breakdown
| Respiratory Care Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Respiratory care assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for respiratory care assistants is associate degree, with 47% of respiratory care assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Respiratory care assistants by degree level
| Respiratory care assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Respiratory care assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,056 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,279 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,040 |
Respiratory care assistant employment statistics
Most respiratory care assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where respiratory care assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where respiratory care assistants work.
Respiratory care assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Respiratory care assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the respiratory care assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most respiratory care assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Respiratory care assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 8% |
Respiratory care assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for respiratory care assistants are health care, education and government.
Respiratory care assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 74% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Respiratory care assistant turnover and employment statistics
Respiratory care assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for respiratory care assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Respiratory care assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Respiratory care assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average respiratory care assistant tenure
The average respiratory care assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 176 respiratory care assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Respiratory care assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Respiratory care assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of respiratory care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Aide | 4.40% | 61,807 |
| Respiratory Care Assistant | 5.81% | - |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 44,574 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
| Massage Operator | 13.02% | 38,389 |
Similar respiratory care assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Aide | 4.40% | 61,807 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 44,574 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | 9.41% | 112,499 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
| Massage Operator | 13.02% | 38,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by respiratory care assistants
The most common foreign language among respiratory care assistants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Tagalog, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
Respiratory care assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Tagalog | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |