Surgical orderly demographics and statistics in the US
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Surgical orderly demographics by:
Surgical orderly gender statistics
17.8% of surgical orderlies are women and 82.2% of surgical orderlies are men.
- Male, 82.2%
- Female, 17.8%
Surgical orderly gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.2% |
| Female | 17.8% |
Surgical orderly gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,503
Female income
$35,891
Surgical orderly gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surgical orderly positions over time. Currently, 17.8% of surgical orderlies are female.
Surgical orderly gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.69% | 67.31% |
| 2011 | 34.43% | 65.57% |
| 2012 | 35.80% | 64.20% |
| 2013 | 36.99% | 63.01% |
| 2014 | 32.69% | 67.31% |
| 2015 | 33.37% | 66.63% |
| 2016 | 33.32% | 66.68% |
| 2017 | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 2018 | 80.14% | 19.86% |
| 2019 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
| 2020 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2021 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
Surgical orderly related jobs gender ratio
We compared surgical orderlies with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Surgical orderly demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surgical orderlies is White, which makes up 48.1% of all surgical orderlies. Comparatively, 27.3% of surgical orderlies are Black or African American and 15.4% of surgical orderlies are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 48.1%
- Black or African American, 27.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Surgical orderly race
| Surgical orderly race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Surgical orderly race and ethnicity over time
See how surgical orderly racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surgical orderly race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 27.38% | 4.22% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 28.25% | 4.32% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 27.46% | 4.48% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 26.75% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 28.28% | 4.84% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 51.00% | 27.78% | 5.11% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 27.81% | 5.10% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 26.75% | 5.21% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 50.90% | 25.17% | 6.36% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 50.26% | 27.33% | 4.27% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 50.92% | 24.63% | 3.66% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 48.06% | 27.26% | 4.59% | 15.35% |
Surgical orderly wage gap by race
According to our data, asian surgical orderlies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino surgical orderlies have the lowest average salary at $35,610.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,530 |
| White | $36,134 |
| Black or African American | $36,851 |
| Asian | $37,415 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,610 |
Average surgical orderly age
See how the average age of surgical orderlies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surgical orderly age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 45.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 49 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 30 |
Surgical orderly age breakdown
The average age of surgical orderlies is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the surgical orderly population.
Surgical orderly age breakdown
| Surgical Orderly Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Surgical orderly educational attainment
The most common degree for surgical orderlies is high school diploma, with 32% of surgical orderlies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Surgical orderlies by degree level
| Surgical orderly degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Surgical orderly employment statistics
Company size where surgical orderlies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surgical orderlies work.
Surgical orderly jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 51% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Surgical orderly turnover and employment statistics
Surgical orderly unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surgical orderlies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surgical orderly unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surgical orderly unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 6.44% |
| 2021 | 4.15% |
Average surgical orderly tenure
The average surgical orderly stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 surgical orderlies resumes in Zippia's database.
Surgical orderly tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Surgical orderly LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surgical orderlies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Student Nursing Assistant | 4.62% | 206,225 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
| Surgical Orderly | 8.49% | - |
Similar surgical orderly jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Student Nursing Assistant | 4.62% | 206,225 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 44,574 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Donor Processor | 7.30% | 6,328 |
Foreign languages spoken by surgical orderlies
- Spanish, 100.0%
Surgical orderly languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |