Sister demographics and statistics in the US
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Sister gender statistics
85.9% of sisters are women and 14.1% of sisters are men.
- Female, 85.9%
- Male, 14.1%
Sister gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.9% |
| Male | 14.1% |
Sister gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,701
Female income
$32,681
Sister gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sister positions over time. Currently, 85.9% of sisters are female.
Sister gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.56% | 82.44% |
| 2011 | 15.12% | 84.88% |
| 2012 | 16.18% | 83.82% |
| 2013 | 17.48% | 82.52% |
| 2014 | 16.97% | 83.03% |
| 2015 | 14.00% | 86.00% |
| 2016 | 15.69% | 84.31% |
| 2017 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2018 | 17.81% | 82.19% |
| 2019 | 17.50% | 82.50% |
| 2020 | 14.18% | 85.82% |
| 2021 | 14.06% | 85.94% |
Sister related jobs gender ratio
We compared sisters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Sister | 14% | 86% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Sister demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sisters is White, which makes up 60.8% of all sisters. Comparatively, 16.0% of sisters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of sisters are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sister race
| Sister race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sister race and ethnicity over time
See how sister racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sister race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.41% | 10.93% | 4.84% | 11.16% |
| 2011 | 67.82% | 12.19% | 5.21% | 11.29% |
| 2012 | 65.37% | 11.64% | 5.47% | 12.48% |
| 2013 | 65.97% | 10.04% | 5.16% | 14.13% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 11.51% | 5.79% | 14.09% |
| 2015 | 66.33% | 10.76% | 6.56% | 12.79% |
| 2016 | 64.96% | 9.45% | 6.75% | 14.23% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 10.49% | 5.57% | 15.44% |
| 2018 | 68.14% | 10.60% | 5.02% | 11.80% |
| 2019 | 66.09% | 8.23% | 6.26% | 14.99% |
| 2020 | 62.59% | 6.89% | 6.88% | 16.25% |
| 2021 | 60.81% | 9.48% | 6.37% | 16.00% |
Sister wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sisters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sisters have the lowest average salary at $31,552.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,214 |
| White | $33,250 |
| Black or African American | $31,552 |
| Asian | $34,215 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,342 |
Average sister age
See how the average age of sisters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sister age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Sister age breakdown
The average age of sisters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the sister population.
Sister age breakdown
| Sister Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Sister educational attainment
The most common degree for sisters is bachelor's degree, with 72% of sisters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sisters by degree level
| Sister degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sister wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sisters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,831 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sisters earn a median annual income of $33,273 compared to $30,074 for sisters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,831 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,891 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,273 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,074 |
Sister turnover and employment statistics
Sister unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sisters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sister unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sister unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average sister tenure
The average sister stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,082 sisters resumes in Zippia's database.
Sister tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sister LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sisters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Resident | 11.48% | 14,186 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
| Sister | 20.79% | - |
Similar sister jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Resident | 11.48% | 14,186 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by sisters
The most common foreign language among sisters is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 12.0%
- Italian, 4.6%
- German, 2.8%
- Hindi, 2.8%
- Other, 19.5%
Sister languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Italian | 4.6% |
| German | 2.8% |
| Hindi | 2.8% |
| Other | 19.5% |
