Adult psychiatrist demographics and statistics in the US
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Adult psychiatrist gender statistics
53.8% of adult psychiatrists are women and 46.2% of adult psychiatrists are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Adult psychiatrist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Adult psychiatrist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$257,759
Female income
$235,443
Adult psychiatrist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adult psychiatrist positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of adult psychiatrists are female.
Adult psychiatrist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.51% | 46.49% |
| 2011 | 51.98% | 48.02% |
| 2012 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2013 | 51.29% | 48.71% |
| 2014 | 50.39% | 49.61% |
| 2015 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2016 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2017 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2018 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
Adult psychiatrist related jobs gender ratio
We compared adult psychiatrists 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% |
| Adult Psychiatrist | 46% | 54% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Adult psychiatrist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adult psychiatrists is White, which makes up 68.0% of all adult psychiatrists. Comparatively, 19.4% of adult psychiatrists are Asian and 6.2% of adult psychiatrists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 19.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Adult psychiatrist race
| Adult psychiatrist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Adult psychiatrist race and ethnicity over time
See how adult psychiatrist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adult psychiatrist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.58% | 3.90% | 18.00% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 70.62% | 3.97% | 17.92% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 70.69% | 3.73% | 17.57% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 68.78% | 4.15% | 18.79% | 6.15% |
| 2014 | 69.87% | 3.78% | 18.35% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 69.99% | 3.63% | 18.58% | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 67.95% | 4.01% | 19.99% | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 68.57% | 3.87% | 19.15% | 6.06% |
| 2018 | 67.99% | 3.95% | 19.37% | 6.17% |
Adult psychiatrist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adult psychiatrists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown adult psychiatrists have the lowest average salary at $251,699.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $251,699 |
| White | $262,820 |
| Black or African American | $254,039 |
| Asian | $264,880 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $255,613 |
Average adult psychiatrist age
See how the average age of adult psychiatrists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adult psychiatrist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 42 |
| White | 51 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 43 |
Adult psychiatrist age breakdown
The average age of adult psychiatrists is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the adult psychiatrist population.
Adult psychiatrist age breakdown
| Adult Psychiatrist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Adult psychiatrist educational attainment
The most common degree for adult psychiatrists is doctoral degree, with 32% of adult psychiatrists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 3%.
- Doctorate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 42%
Adult psychiatrists by degree level
| Adult psychiatrist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 42% |
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Adult psychiatrist employment statistics
Most adult psychiatrists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where adult psychiatrists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adult psychiatrists work.
Adult psychiatrist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Adult psychiatrist jobs by company type
Employees with the adult psychiatrist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adult psychiatrists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Adult psychiatrist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 20% |
Adult psychiatrist jobs by industry
The most common industries for adult psychiatrists are health care, government and professional.
Adult psychiatrist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 53% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Adult psychiatrist turnover and employment statistics
Adult psychiatrist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adult psychiatrists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult psychiatrist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adult psychiatrist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 0.55% |
Average adult psychiatrist tenure
The average adult psychiatrist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 adult psychiatrists resumes in Zippia's database.
Adult psychiatrist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Adult psychiatrist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adult psychiatrists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | - |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Practicing MD Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 2,082 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar adult psychiatrist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Practicing MD Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 2,082 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by adult psychiatrists
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Adult psychiatrist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
