Doula demographics and statistics in the US
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Doula gender statistics
94.3% of doulas are women and 5.7% of doulas are men.
- Female, 94.3%
- Male, 5.7%
Doula gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.3% |
| Male | 5.7% |
Doula gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$53,078
Female Income
$51,745
Doula gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in doula positions over time. Currently, 94.3% of doulas are female.
Doula gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.80% | 89.20% |
| 2011 | 12.64% | 87.36% |
| 2012 | 12.07% | 87.93% |
| 2013 | 11.82% | 88.18% |
| 2014 | 11.33% | 88.67% |
| 2015 | 5.45% | 94.55% |
| 2016 | 6.10% | 93.90% |
| 2017 | 5.89% | 94.11% |
| 2018 | 5.86% | 94.14% |
| 2019 | 6.47% | 93.53% |
| 2020 | 7.00% | 93.00% |
| 2021 | 5.66% | 94.34% |
Doula related jobs gender ratio
We compared doulas with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Doula | 6% | 94% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Doula demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among doulas is White, which makes up 60.3% of all doulas. Comparatively, 15.8% of doulas are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of doulas are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Doula Race
| Doula Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Doula race and ethnicity over time
See how doula racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Doula race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.22% | 9.25% | 6.27% | 14.36% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 7.38% | 5.51% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 62.19% | 9.40% | 5.50% | 18.10% |
| 2013 | 63.38% | 9.58% | 5.74% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 65.31% | 10.52% | 5.68% | 14.80% |
| 2015 | 62.00% | 12.64% | 5.83% | 15.26% |
| 2016 | 64.43% | 9.56% | 6.50% | 15.26% |
| 2017 | 64.06% | 8.89% | 6.49% | 15.54% |
| 2018 | 61.60% | 11.56% | 6.31% | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 61.89% | 10.09% | 6.99% | 17.18% |
| 2020 | 63.42% | 9.74% | 6.12% | 15.18% |
| 2021 | 60.31% | 9.38% | 6.74% | 15.82% |
Doula wage gap by race
According to our data, white doulas have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american doulas have the lowest average salary at $47,763.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,997 |
| White | $56,993 |
| Black or African American | $47,763 |
| Asian | $51,569 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,575 |
Doula JOBS
Average doula age
See how the average age of doulas varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Doula age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 38 |
| White | 43.5 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 41.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Doula age breakdown
The average age of doulas is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the doula population.
Doula age breakdown
| Doula Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Doula educational attainment
The most common degree for doulas is bachelor's degree, with 60% of doulas earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Doulas by degree level
| Doula Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Doula wage gap by degree level
According to the data, doulas with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,362 annually. With a Associate degree, doulas earn a median annual income of $50,685 compared to $47,174 for doulas with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,174 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,362 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,685 |
Doula employment statistics
Company size where doulas work
Below, you can see the size of companies where doulas work.
Doula jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Doula jobs by industry
The most common industries for doulas are health care, non profits and education.
Doula industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 47% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Education | 9% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Doula turnover and employment statistics
Doula unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for doulas between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Doula unemployment rate by year
| Year | Doula Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.24% |
| 2018 | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 10.60% |
Average doula tenure
The average doula stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 910 doulas resumes in Zippia's database.
Doula tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Doula LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of doulas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursemaid | 4.43% | 2,922 |
| Doula | 5.80% | - |
| Care Provider | 6.73% | 169,562 |
| Director Of Therapeutic Recreation | 8.12% | 8,237 |
| Residence Life Coordinator | 12.72% | 19,501 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Similar doula jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nursemaid | 4.43% | 2,922 |
| Care Provider | 6.73% | 169,562 |
| Director Of Therapeutic Recreation | 8.12% | 8,237 |
| Residence Life Coordinator | 12.72% | 19,501 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by doulas
The most common foreign language among doulas is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- French, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Swedish, 2.5%
- German, 2.5%
- Other, 11.2%
Doula languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Swedish | 2.5% |
| German | 2.5% |
| Other | 11.2% |