Hospice Aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospice Aide gender statistics
90.5% of hospice aides are women and 9.5% of hospice aides are men.
- Female, 90.5%
- Male, 9.5%
Hospice Aide gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.5% |
| Male | 9.5% |
Hospice Aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$30,188
Female Income
$29,243
Hospice Aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospice aide positions over time. Currently, 90.5% of hospice aides are female.
Hospice Aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.04% | 89.96% |
| 2011 | 10.77% | 89.23% |
| 2012 | 11.36% | 88.64% |
| 2013 | 11.89% | 88.11% |
| 2014 | 10.04% | 89.96% |
| 2015 | 10.33% | 89.67% |
| 2016 | 10.30% | 89.70% |
| 2017 | 10.41% | 89.59% |
| 2018 | 9.48% | 90.52% |
| 2019 | 8.93% | 91.07% |
| 2020 | 8.71% | 91.29% |
| 2021 | 9.49% | 90.51% |
Hospice Aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospice 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% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Hospice Aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospice aides is White, which makes up 63.7% of all hospice aides. Comparatively, 13.2% of hospice aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of hospice aides are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hospice Aide Race
| Hospice Aide Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hospice Aide race and ethnicity over time
See how hospice aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Hospice Aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.82% | 12.26% | 5.15% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 66.64% | 13.13% | 5.25% | 11.96% |
| 2012 | 66.73% | 12.34% | 5.41% | 12.48% |
| 2013 | 67.39% | 11.62% | 5.53% | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 65.03% | 13.15% | 5.77% | 12.89% |
| 2015 | 64.90% | 12.65% | 6.04% | 13.37% |
| 2016 | 64.06% | 12.69% | 6.03% | 13.91% |
| 2017 | 64.45% | 11.63% | 6.14% | 14.19% |
| 2018 | 68.23% | 9.46% | 6.47% | 12.80% |
| 2019 | 67.41% | 10.32% | 6.44% | 12.65% |
| 2020 | 65.91% | 8.76% | 6.90% | 12.84% |
| 2021 | 63.66% | 10.51% | 7.01% | 13.22% |
Hospice Aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospice aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White hospice aides have the lowest average salary at $29,728.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,837 |
| White | $29,728 |
| Black or African American | $30,085 |
| Asian | $31,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,979 |
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Average hospice aide age
See how the average age of hospice aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospice 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 |
Hospice Aide age breakdown
The average age of hospice aides is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the hospice aide population.
Hospice Aide age breakdown
| Hospice Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Hospice Aide educational attainment
The most common degree for hospice aides is high school diploma, with 25% of hospice aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 28%
Hospice Aides by degree level
| Hospice Aide Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 28% |
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Hospice Aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospice aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,782 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hospice aides earn a median annual income of $30,914 compared to $30,114 for hospice aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,782 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,914 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,114 |
Hospice Aide employment statistics
Most hospice aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospice aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospice aides work.
Hospice Aide jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Hospice Aide jobs by company type
Employees with the hospice aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospice aides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospice Aide jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 92% |
| Government | 3% |
Hospice Aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospice aides are health care, professional and non profits.
Hospice Aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 68% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hospice Aide turnover and employment statistics
Hospice Aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospice aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Hospice Aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospice 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 hospice aide tenure
The average hospice aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,000 hospice aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospice Aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hospice Aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Hospice Aide | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Delivery Technician | 7.30% | 33,738 |
| Psychiatric Aides Teacher | 10.58% | 57,193 |
Similar hospice aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Technician | 3.36% | 30,123 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Care | 6.05% | 184,582 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Delivery Technician | 7.30% | 33,738 |
| Psychiatric Aides Teacher | 10.58% | 57,193 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospice aides
The most common foreign language among hospice aides is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- French, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Dakota, 2.4%
- Carrier, 2.4%
- Other, 9.5%
Hospice Aide languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Dakota | 2.4% |
| Carrier | 2.4% |
| Other | 9.5% |