Trauma nurse demographics and statistics in the US
Trauma nurse demographics research summary. Zippia estimates trauma nurse demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our trauma nurse estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about trauma nurses after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 557,451 trauma nurses currently employed in the United States.
- 78.5% of all trauma nurses are women, while 21.5% are men.
- The average trauma nurse age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of trauma nurses is White (65.3%), followed by Black or African American (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Asian (8.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 9% of all trauma nurses are LGBT.
- Trauma nurses are 78% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Trauma nurse gender statistics
78.5% of trauma nurses are women and 21.5% of trauma nurses are men.
- Female, 78.5%
- Male, 21.5%
Trauma nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.5% |
| Male | 21.5% |
Trauma nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,007
Female income
$82,155
Trauma nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trauma nurse positions over time. Currently, 78.5% of trauma nurses are female.
Trauma nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.56% | 83.44% |
| 2011 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2012 | 17.37% | 82.63% |
| 2013 | 18.03% | 81.97% |
| 2014 | 19.51% | 80.49% |
| 2015 | 18.93% | 81.07% |
| 2016 | 19.56% | 80.44% |
| 2017 | 20.47% | 79.53% |
| 2018 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2019 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2020 | 21.48% | 78.52% |
| 2021 | 21.45% | 78.55% |
Trauma nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared trauma nurses 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% |
| Trauma Nurse | 21% | 79% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Trauma nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trauma nurses is White, which makes up 65.3% of all trauma nurses. Comparatively, 11.3% of trauma nurses are Black or African American and 9.7% of trauma nurses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.3%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Trauma nurse race
| Trauma nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Trauma nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how trauma nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trauma nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.30% | 11.53% | 7.05% | 7.19% |
| 2011 | 71.89% | 11.90% | 6.96% | 7.26% |
| 2012 | 71.49% | 12.04% | 7.06% | 7.48% |
| 2013 | 71.33% | 11.97% | 7.16% | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 70.14% | 12.11% | 7.69% | 7.96% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 12.22% | 7.21% | 8.09% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 11.75% | 7.65% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 69.77% | 11.25% | 7.83% | 8.69% |
| 2018 | 69.57% | 11.92% | 7.56% | 8.59% |
| 2019 | 69.60% | 11.26% | 7.87% | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 67.45% | 10.87% | 7.89% | 9.42% |
| 2021 | 65.31% | 11.34% | 8.86% | 9.72% |
Trauma nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian trauma nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White trauma nurses have the lowest average salary at $83,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,698 |
| White | $83,599 |
| Black or African American | $83,902 |
| Asian | $98,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,570 |
Average trauma nurse age
See how the average age of trauma nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trauma nurse age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Trauma nurse age breakdown
The average age of trauma nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the trauma nurse population.
Trauma nurse age breakdown
| Trauma Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Trauma nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for trauma nurses is bachelor's degree, with 49% of trauma nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 33%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Trauma nurses by degree level
| Trauma nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Trauma nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trauma nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $102,027 annually. With a Doctorate degree, trauma nurses earn a median annual income of $93,895 compared to $90,425 for trauma nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,027 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,425 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,895 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,336 |
Trauma nurse employment statistics
Most trauma nurses work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where trauma nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trauma nurses work.
Trauma nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Trauma nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the trauma nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most trauma nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Trauma nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 5% |
Trauma nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for trauma nurses are health care, education and government.
Trauma nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 72% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Trauma nurse turnover and employment statistics
Trauma nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trauma nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trauma nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trauma nurse unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average trauma nurse tenure
The average trauma nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,053 trauma nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Trauma nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Trauma nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trauma nurses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trauma Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Internal Medicine Doctor | 13.05% | 18,623 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar trauma nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Internal Medicine Doctor | 13.05% | 18,623 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by trauma nurses
The most common foreign language among trauma nurses is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 13.3% and German is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Russian, 13.3%
- German, 6.7%
- Italian, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Other, 26.6%
Trauma nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Russian | 13.3% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Italian | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Other | 26.6% |
