Acupuncture physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Acupuncture physician gender statistics
56.8% of acupuncture physicians are women and 43.2% of acupuncture physicians are men.
- Female, 56.8%
- Male, 43.2%
Acupuncture physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% |
| Male | 43.2% |
Acupuncture physician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$184,544
Female income
$196,014
Acupuncture physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acupuncture physician positions over time. Currently, 56.8% of acupuncture physicians are female.
Acupuncture physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2011 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
| 2012 | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| 2013 | 48.78% | 51.22% |
| 2014 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2015 | 31.09% | 68.91% |
| 2016 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
| 2017 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2018 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 2019 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2020 | 41.59% | 58.41% |
| 2021 | 43.16% | 56.84% |
Acupuncture physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared acupuncture physicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Acupuncture Physician | 43% | 57% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Acupuncture physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acupuncture physicians is White, which makes up 58.1% of all acupuncture physicians. Comparatively, 20.3% of acupuncture physicians are Asian and 11.4% of acupuncture physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.1%
- Asian, 20.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Acupuncture physician race
| Acupuncture physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Asian | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Acupuncture physician race and ethnicity over time
See how acupuncture physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acupuncture physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.95% | 2.10% | 27.39% | 10.24% |
| 2011 | 61.00% | 3.35% | 23.15% | 8.82% |
| 2012 | 59.64% | 1.70% | 26.88% | 9.04% |
| 2013 | 66.97% | 2.49% | 19.91% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 57.92% | 4.87% | 23.82% | 10.81% |
| 2015 | 60.32% | 4.58% | 22.04% | 9.98% |
| 2016 | 66.00% | 2.66% | 19.22% | 9.17% |
| 2017 | 63.41% | 3.78% | 21.61% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 64.17% | 4.51% | 20.12% | 9.00% |
| 2019 | 63.01% | 3.73% | 19.99% | 9.89% |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 2.54% | 22.87% | 11.72% |
| 2021 | 58.08% | 3.66% | 20.32% | 11.38% |
Acupuncture physician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino acupuncture physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american acupuncture physicians have the lowest average salary at $171,502.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $179,722 |
| White | $186,726 |
| Black or African American | $171,502 |
| Asian | $182,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $203,489 |
Acupuncture physician age breakdown
The average age of acupuncture physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the acupuncture physician population.
Acupuncture physician age breakdown
| Acupuncture Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Acupuncture physician educational attainment
The most common degree for acupuncture physicians is master's degree, with 47% of acupuncture physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Master's, 47%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Acupuncture physicians by degree level
| Acupuncture physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Acupuncture physician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, acupuncture physicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $212,607 annually. With a Master's degree, acupuncture physicians earn a median annual income of $201,536 compared to $186,993 for acupuncture physicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $186,993 |
| No Education | $182,866 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $183,362 |
| Master's Degree | $201,536 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $147,026 |
| Doctorate Degree | $212,607 |
Acupuncture physician employment statistics
Company size where acupuncture physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where acupuncture physicians work.
Acupuncture physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Acupuncture physician turnover and employment statistics
Acupuncture physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acupuncture physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acupuncture physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acupuncture physician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 5.48% |
Average acupuncture physician tenure
The average acupuncture physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 acupuncture physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Acupuncture physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Acupuncture physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acupuncture physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Acupuncture Physician | 11.66% | - |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Ob/Gyn Physician | 13.05% | 40,222 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar acupuncture physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Ob/Gyn Physician | 13.05% | 40,222 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by acupuncture physicians
The most common foreign language among acupuncture physicians is Chinese at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 23.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Chinese, 30.8%
- Spanish, 23.1%
- Japanese, 15.4%
- Hebrew, 7.7%
- Korean, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Acupuncture physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 30.8% |
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| Japanese | 15.4% |
| Hebrew | 7.7% |
| Korean | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |