Ward attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Ward attendant gender statistics
60.0% of ward attendants are women and 40.0% of ward attendants are men.
- Female, 60.0%
- Male, 40.0%
Ward attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.0% |
| Male | 40.0% |
Ward attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,752
Female income
$32,886
Ward attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ward attendant positions over time. Currently, 60.0% of ward attendants are female.
Ward attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.50% | 58.50% |
| 2011 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
| 2012 | 44.90% | 55.10% |
| 2013 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2014 | 41.51% | 58.49% |
| 2015 | 42.26% | 57.74% |
| 2016 | 42.19% | 57.81% |
| 2017 | 42.49% | 57.51% |
| 2018 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2019 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2020 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2021 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
Ward attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared ward attendants 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 Attendant | 40% | 60% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Ward attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ward attendants is White, which makes up 68.5% of all ward attendants. Comparatively, 11.7% of ward attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of ward attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Ward attendant race
| Ward attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Ward attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how ward attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ward attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.67% | 9.00% | 4.72% | 10.65% |
| 2011 | 71.49% | 9.88% | 4.82% | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 71.58% | 9.08% | 4.99% | 11.01% |
| 2013 | 72.24% | 8.37% | 5.10% | 10.95% |
| 2014 | 69.88% | 9.90% | 5.34% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 69.74% | 9.40% | 5.62% | 11.89% |
| 2016 | 68.91% | 9.44% | 5.61% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 69.30% | 8.37% | 5.72% | 12.71% |
| 2018 | 73.08% | 6.21% | 6.04% | 11.33% |
| 2019 | 72.26% | 7.07% | 6.02% | 11.18% |
| 2020 | 70.76% | 5.51% | 6.47% | 11.36% |
| 2021 | 68.51% | 7.26% | 6.59% | 11.74% |
Ward attendant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,053 |
| White | $33,837 |
| Black or African American | $34,547 |
| Asian | $37,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,335 |
Average ward attendant age
See how the average age of ward attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ward attendant 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 attendant age breakdown
The average age of ward attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the ward attendant population.
Ward attendant age breakdown
| Ward Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Ward attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for ward attendants is bachelor's degree, with 47% of ward attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 42% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
Ward attendants by degree level
| Ward attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Ward attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,998 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,509 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,214 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,604 |
Ward attendant turnover and employment statistics
Ward attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ward attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ward attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ward attendant 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 attendant tenure
The average ward attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 ward attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Ward attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Ward attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ward attendants 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 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Attendant | 6.05% | 195,231 |
| Ward Attendant | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Patient Transport Orderly | 10.58% | 56,866 |
Similar ward attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 11,707 |
| Home Attendant | 6.05% | 195,231 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Speech Pathologist Assistant | 7.30% | 22,793 |
| Patient Transport Orderly | 10.58% | 56,866 |
Foreign languages spoken by ward attendants
- Thai, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Ward attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Thai | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |