Ward assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Ward assistant gender statistics
71.6% of ward assistants are women and 28.4% of ward assistants are men.
- Female, 71.6%
- Male, 28.4%
Ward assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.6% |
| Male | 28.4% |
Ward assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,292
Female income
$49,409
Ward assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ward assistant positions over time. Currently, 71.6% of ward assistants are female.
Ward assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.72% | 70.28% |
| 2011 | 31.38% | 68.62% |
| 2012 | 32.69% | 67.31% |
| 2013 | 33.83% | 66.17% |
| 2014 | 29.73% | 70.27% |
| 2015 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2016 | 30.32% | 69.68% |
| 2017 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2018 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2019 | 27.10% | 72.90% |
| 2020 | 26.55% | 73.45% |
| 2021 | 28.44% | 71.56% |
Ward assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared ward assistants 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 Assistant | 28% | 72% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Ward assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ward assistants is White, which makes up 61.0% of all ward assistants. Comparatively, 15.0% of ward assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of ward assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Ward assistant race
| Ward assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Ward assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how ward assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ward assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.18% | 12.81% | 5.36% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 64.00% | 13.69% | 5.46% | 13.77% |
| 2012 | 64.09% | 12.89% | 5.62% | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 64.75% | 12.18% | 5.74% | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 13.71% | 5.98% | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 62.25% | 13.21% | 6.25% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | 61.42% | 13.24% | 6.24% | 15.71% |
| 2017 | 61.81% | 12.18% | 6.35% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 65.59% | 10.02% | 6.68% | 14.61% |
| 2019 | 64.77% | 10.88% | 6.65% | 14.46% |
| 2020 | 63.27% | 9.32% | 7.11% | 14.64% |
| 2021 | 61.02% | 11.07% | 7.22% | 15.02% |
Ward assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ward assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White ward assistants have the lowest average salary at $50,878.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,212 |
| White | $50,878 |
| Black or African American | $51,976 |
| Asian | $55,904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,648 |
Average ward assistant age
See how the average age of ward assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ward assistant 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 assistant age breakdown
The average age of ward assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the ward assistant population.
Ward assistant age breakdown
| Ward Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Ward assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for ward assistants is bachelor's degree, with 37% of ward assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Ward assistants by degree level
| Ward assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Ward assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ward assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,321 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ward assistants earn a median annual income of $54,556 compared to $52,064 for ward assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,321 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,371 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,556 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,064 |
Ward assistant employment statistics
Most ward assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where ward assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ward assistants work.
Ward assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Ward assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the ward assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ward assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ward assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Ward assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for ward assistants are health care, professional and media.
Ward assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Ward assistant turnover and employment statistics
Ward assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ward assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ward assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ward assistant 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 assistant tenure
The average ward assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 ward assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Ward assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Ward assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ward assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Attendant | 6.05% | 195,231 |
| Ward Assistant | 7.07% | - |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Similar ward assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian Assistant | 3.36% | 10,867 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Attendant | 6.05% | 195,231 |
| Therapy Aide | 7.18% | 50,598 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7.30% | 21,592 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Foreign languages spoken by ward assistants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Ward assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |