Staff midwife demographics and statistics in the US
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Staff midwife gender statistics
93.1% of staff midwives are women and 6.9% of staff midwives are men.
- Female, 93.1%
- Male, 6.9%
Staff midwife gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 93.1% |
| Male | 6.9% |
Staff midwife gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,091
Female income
$61,600
Staff midwife gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff midwife positions over time. Currently, 93.1% of staff midwives are female.
Staff midwife gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.99% | 85.01% |
| 2011 | 14.71% | 85.29% |
| 2012 | 15.90% | 84.10% |
| 2013 | 18.01% | 81.99% |
| 2014 | 14.78% | 85.22% |
| 2015 | 14.07% | 85.93% |
| 2016 | 12.65% | 87.35% |
| 2017 | 10.78% | 89.22% |
| 2018 | 6.80% | 93.20% |
| 2019 | 6.08% | 93.92% |
| 2020 | 5.66% | 94.34% |
| 2021 | 6.94% | 93.06% |
Staff midwife related jobs gender ratio
We compared staff midwives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Staff midwife demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among staff midwives is White, which makes up 61.2% of all staff midwives. Comparatively, 14.9% of staff midwives are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of staff midwives are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Staff midwife race
| Staff midwife race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Staff midwife race and ethnicity over time
See how staff midwife racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Staff midwife race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.55% | 10.28% | 4.40% | 10.93% |
| 2011 | 68.17% | 13.05% | 3.92% | 12.23% |
| 2012 | 68.80% | 12.54% | 4.03% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 67.74% | 12.16% | 4.78% | 12.08% |
| 2014 | 68.48% | 12.11% | 4.41% | 11.94% |
| 2015 | 69.95% | 11.83% | 4.99% | 10.54% |
| 2016 | 69.63% | 11.16% | 5.23% | 12.18% |
| 2017 | 64.87% | 14.15% | 6.39% | 11.30% |
| 2018 | 65.56% | 12.55% | 5.77% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 68.73% | 11.62% | 5.66% | 11.36% |
| 2020 | 65.46% | 10.88% | 5.53% | 13.08% |
| 2021 | 61.22% | 10.27% | 8.35% | 14.93% |
Staff midwife wage gap by race
According to our data, asian staff midwives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White staff midwives have the lowest average salary at $59,831.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,017 |
| White | $59,831 |
| Black or African American | $61,641 |
| Asian | $65,118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,019 |
Average staff midwife age
See how the average age of staff midwives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Staff midwife age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 41 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 32 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 |
Staff midwife age breakdown
The average age of staff midwives is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the staff midwife population.
Staff midwife age breakdown
| Staff Midwife Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Staff midwife educational attainment
The most common degree for staff midwives is bachelor's degree, with 47% of staff midwives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 21%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Staff midwives by degree level
| Staff midwife degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Staff midwife wage gap by degree level
According to the data, staff midwives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,188 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, staff midwives earn a median annual income of $62,499 compared to $54,454 for staff midwives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,499 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,454 |
Staff midwife employment statistics
Company size where staff midwives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where staff midwives work.
Staff midwife jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Staff midwife turnover and employment statistics
Staff midwife unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for staff midwives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staff midwife unemployment rate by year
| Year | Staff midwife unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.91% |
| 2020 | 2.85% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average staff midwife tenure
The average staff midwife stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 staff midwives resumes in Zippia's database.
Staff midwife tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Staff midwife LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of staff midwives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Consultant | 5.03% | 51,701 |
| Medical Coding Technician | 8.20% | 67,197 |
| Safety Trainer | 9.57% | 35,032 |
| Staff Midwife | 10.20% | - |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar staff midwife jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Consultant | 5.03% | 51,701 |
| Medical Coding Technician | 8.20% | 67,197 |
| Safety Trainer | 9.57% | 35,032 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by staff midwives
The most common foreign language among staff midwives is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 16.7% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Filipino, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Hausa, 16.7%
Staff midwife languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Filipino | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Hausa | 16.7% |