Staff nurse midwife demographics and statistics in the US
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Staff nurse midwife demographics by:
Staff nurse midwife gender statistics
97.7% of staff nurse midwives are women and 2.3% of staff nurse midwives are men.
- Female, 97.7%
- Male, 2.3%
Staff nurse midwife gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 97.7% |
| Male | 2.3% |
Staff nurse midwife gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,181
Female income
$75,063
Staff nurse midwife gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff nurse midwife positions over time. Currently, 97.7% of staff nurse midwives are female.
Staff nurse midwife gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.52% | 98.48% |
| 2011 | 1.34% | 98.66% |
| 2012 | 1.13% | 98.87% |
| 2013 | 1.26% | 98.74% |
| 2014 | 1.58% | 98.42% |
| 2015 | 1.50% | 98.50% |
| 2016 | 1.54% | 98.46% |
| 2017 | 1.85% | 98.15% |
| 2018 | 1.50% | 98.50% |
| 2019 | 2.00% | 98.00% |
| 2020 | 1.85% | 98.15% |
| 2021 | 2.27% | 97.73% |
Staff nurse midwife related jobs gender ratio
We compared staff nurse midwives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Staff nurse midwife demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among staff nurse midwives is White, which makes up 77.5% of all staff nurse midwives. Comparatively, 6.7% of staff nurse midwives are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of staff nurse midwives are Asian.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Staff nurse midwife race
| Staff nurse midwife race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Staff nurse midwife race and ethnicity over time
See how staff nurse midwife racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Staff nurse midwife race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.08% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 87.92% | 2.95% | 3.04% | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 87.03% | 4.60% | 3.43% | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 5.64% | 3.00% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 4.15% | 5.31% | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 84.74% | 6.01% | 4.16% | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 84.05% | 5.39% | 5.39% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 83.90% | 5.07% | 5.39% | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 81.44% | 5.24% | 6.72% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 81.77% | 5.23% | 6.31% | 4.88% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 4.73% | 5.65% | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 77.54% | 4.66% | 6.33% | 6.65% |
Staff nurse midwife wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,026 |
| White | $77,941 |
| Black or African American | $78,657 |
| Asian | $82,966 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,413 |
Average staff nurse midwife age
See how the average age of staff nurse midwives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Staff nurse midwife age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 41 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 43 |
| Asian | 38 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 37.5 |
Staff nurse midwife age breakdown
The average age of staff nurse midwives is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the staff nurse midwife population.
Staff nurse midwife age breakdown
| Staff Nurse Midwife Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Staff nurse midwife educational attainment
The most common degree for staff nurse midwives is bachelor's degree, with 45% of staff nurse midwives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Staff nurse midwives by degree level
| Staff nurse midwife degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Staff nurse midwife wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,656 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,193 |
Staff nurse midwife employment statistics
Company size where staff nurse midwives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where staff nurse midwives work.
Staff nurse midwife jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Staff nurse midwife turnover and employment statistics
Staff nurse midwife unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for staff nurse midwives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staff nurse midwife unemployment rate by year
| Year | Staff nurse midwife unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 0.91% |
Average staff nurse midwife tenure
The average staff nurse midwife stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 staff nurse midwives resumes in Zippia's database.
Staff nurse midwife tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Staff nurse midwife LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of staff nurse 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 11.81% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar staff nurse midwife jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by staff nurse midwives
- Spanish, 100.0%
Staff nurse midwife languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |