Ward aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Ward aide gender statistics
70.6% of ward aides are women and 29.4% of ward aides are men.
- Female, 70.6%
- Male, 29.4%
Ward aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% |
| Male | 29.4% |
Ward aide gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,789
Female income
$37,241
Ward aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ward aide positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of ward aides are female.
Ward aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2011 | 32.41% | 67.59% |
| 2012 | 33.74% | 66.26% |
| 2013 | 34.89% | 65.11% |
| 2014 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2015 | 31.38% | 68.62% |
| 2016 | 31.33% | 68.67% |
| 2017 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
| 2018 | 29.39% | 70.61% |
| 2019 | 28.04% | 71.96% |
| 2020 | 27.49% | 72.51% |
| 2021 | 29.41% | 70.59% |
Ward aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared ward aides 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% |
| Ward Aide | 29% | 71% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Ward aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ward aides is White, which makes up 49.8% of all ward aides. Comparatively, 25.6% of ward aides are Black or African American and 12.7% of ward aides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 49.8%
- Black or African American, 25.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Ward aide race
| Ward aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 25.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Ward aide race and ethnicity over time
See how ward aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ward aide 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 | 54.33% | 24.59% | 5.54% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 53.51% | 25.45% | 5.51% | 12.17% |
| 2020 | 52.02% | 23.88% | 5.97% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 49.77% | 25.64% | 6.08% | 12.74% |
Ward aide wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,212 |
| White | $38,032 |
| Black or African American | $38,620 |
| Asian | $40,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,445 |
Average ward aide age
See how the average age of ward aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ward aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Ward aide age breakdown
The average age of ward aides is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the ward aide population.
Ward aide age breakdown
| Ward Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Ward aide educational attainment
The most common degree for ward aides is high school diploma, with 31% of ward aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 19%
Ward aides by degree level
| Ward aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 19% |
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Ward aide wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,431 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,760 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,987 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,667 |
Ward aide turnover and employment statistics
Ward aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ward aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ward aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ward aide 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 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average ward aide tenure
The average ward aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 ward aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Ward aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Ward aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ward aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Ward Aide | 7.07% | - |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Psychiatric Aides Teacher | 10.58% | 57,193 |
Similar ward aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 39,881 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Psychiatric Aides Teacher | 10.58% | 57,193 |
Foreign languages spoken by ward aides
The most common foreign language among ward aides is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Ward aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |