Sitter demographics and statistics in the US
Sitter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates sitter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our sitter estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about sitters after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 134,039 sitters currently employed in the United States.
- 86.1% of all sitters are women, while 13.9% are men.
- The average sitter age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of sitters is White (54.2%), followed by Black or African American (17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) and Asian (8.0%).
- Sitters are most in-demand in Nashville, TN.
- Fair Lawn, NJ pays an annual average wage of $32,414, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women sitters earned 98% of what men earned.
- Massachusetts is the best state for sitters to live.
- Sitters are 89% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Sitter demographics by:
Sitter gender statistics
86.1% of sitters are women and 13.9% of sitters are men.
- Female, 86.1%
- Male, 13.9%
Sitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.1% |
| Male | 13.9% |
Sitter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,747
Female income
$29,107
Sitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sitter positions over time. Currently, 86.1% of sitters are female.
Sitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.90% | 89.10% |
| 2011 | 11.31% | 88.69% |
| 2012 | 12.91% | 87.09% |
| 2013 | 12.23% | 87.77% |
| 2014 | 12.38% | 87.62% |
| 2015 | 12.42% | 87.58% |
| 2016 | 12.89% | 87.11% |
| 2017 | 13.33% | 86.67% |
| 2018 | 12.90% | 87.10% |
| 2019 | 13.34% | 86.66% |
| 2020 | 15.32% | 84.68% |
| 2021 | 13.86% | 86.14% |
Sitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared sitters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Sitter | 14% | 86% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Sitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sitters is White, which makes up 54.2% of all sitters. Comparatively, 17.3% of sitters are Black or African American and 15.5% of sitters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.2%
- Black or African American, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sitter race
| Sitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sitter race and ethnicity over time
See how sitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.72% | 19.12% | 4.86% | 10.96% |
| 2011 | 59.82% | 20.13% | 5.54% | 11.56% |
| 2012 | 60.43% | 19.23% | 5.49% | 12.01% |
| 2013 | 60.69% | 18.82% | 5.70% | 12.05% |
| 2014 | 60.93% | 18.14% | 5.96% | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 60.23% | 18.33% | 5.87% | 13.00% |
| 2016 | 58.98% | 18.28% | 6.56% | 13.49% |
| 2017 | 58.62% | 17.24% | 7.43% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 59.09% | 18.21% | 6.71% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 60.96% | 17.07% | 6.52% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 57.18% | 17.57% | 7.42% | 12.92% |
| 2021 | 54.24% | 17.31% | 7.95% | 15.53% |
Sitter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american sitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown sitters have the lowest average salary at $29,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,083 |
| White | $29,615 |
| Black or African American | $30,289 |
| Asian | $29,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,866 |
Average sitter age
See how the average age of sitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Sitter age breakdown
The average age of sitters is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the sitter population.
Sitter age breakdown
| Sitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Sitter educational attainment
The most common degree for sitters is high school diploma, with 32% of sitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Sitters by degree level
| Sitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Sitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sitters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $30,662 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sitters earn a median annual income of $30,215 compared to $29,926 for sitters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,662 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,165 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,215 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,926 |
Sitter employment statistics
Most sitters work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where sitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sitters work.
Sitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Sitter jobs by company type
Employees with the sitter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sitters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sitter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 2% |
Sitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for sitters are health care, professional and retail.
Sitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 53% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Sitter turnover and employment statistics
Sitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average sitter tenure
The average sitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,392 sitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Sitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny/Housekeeper | 4.43% | 126,310 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Sitter | 6.73% | - |
| Parks Recreation Coordinator | 8.12% | 11,057 |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Weight Trainer | 13.13% | 20,969 |
Similar sitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny/Housekeeper | 4.43% | 126,310 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Parks Recreation Coordinator | 8.12% | 11,057 |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Weight Trainer | 13.13% | 20,969 |
Foreign languages spoken by sitters
The most common foreign language among sitters is Spanish at 67.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 67.5%
- French, 12.3%
- Russian, 2.5%
- Portuguese, 1.8%
- Hindi, 1.8%
- Other, 14.1%
Sitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.5% |
| French | 12.3% |
| Russian | 2.5% |
| Portuguese | 1.8% |
| Hindi | 1.8% |
| Other | 14.1% |
