Allergist demographics and statistics in the US
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Allergist gender statistics
75.0% of allergists are women and 25.0% of allergists are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Allergist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Allergist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$229,381
Female income
$201,859
Allergist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in allergist positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of allergists are female.
Allergist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.76% | 69.24% |
| 2011 | 29.47% | 70.53% |
| 2012 | 30.20% | 69.80% |
| 2013 | 28.90% | 71.10% |
| 2014 | 28.16% | 71.84% |
| 2015 | 28.35% | 71.65% |
| 2016 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2017 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
| 2018 | 25.85% | 74.15% |
| 2019 | 25.95% | 74.05% |
| 2020 | 24.75% | 75.25% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Allergist related jobs gender ratio
We compared allergists 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% |
| Allergist | 25% | 75% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Allergist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among allergists is White, which makes up 62.1% of all allergists. Comparatively, 18.6% of allergists are Asian and 9.6% of allergists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Allergist race
| Allergist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Allergist race and ethnicity over time
See how allergist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Allergist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.08% | 5.19% | 16.70% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 67.12% | 5.27% | 16.62% | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 67.19% | 5.02% | 16.27% | 9.08% |
| 2013 | 65.28% | 5.45% | 17.49% | 9.30% |
| 2014 | 66.37% | 5.07% | 17.05% | 9.04% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 4.92% | 17.28% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 64.45% | 5.30% | 18.69% | 8.77% |
| 2017 | 65.07% | 5.16% | 17.85% | 9.21% |
| 2018 | 65.20% | 5.15% | 17.52% | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 65.55% | 4.73% | 18.03% | 8.92% |
| 2020 | 63.10% | 4.89% | 18.14% | 9.47% |
| 2021 | 62.12% | 5.08% | 18.61% | 9.57% |
Allergist wage gap by race
According to our data, white allergists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american allergists have the lowest average salary at $223,654.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $225,555 |
| White | $235,634 |
| Black or African American | $223,654 |
| Asian | $233,967 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $228,331 |
Average allergist age
See how the average age of allergists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Allergist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 44 |
Allergist age breakdown
The average age of allergists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the allergist population.
Allergist age breakdown
| Allergist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Allergist educational attainment
The most common degree for allergists is bachelor's degree, with 38% of allergists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Allergists by degree level
| Allergist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Allergist employment statistics
Company size where allergists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where allergists work.
Allergist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Allergist turnover and employment statistics
Allergist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for allergists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Allergist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Allergist 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 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 0.69% |
Average allergist tenure
The average allergist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 allergists resumes in Zippia's database.
Allergist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Allergist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of allergists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Allergist | 12.85% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Physician-Internist | 13.05% | 38,382 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar allergist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Physician-Internist | 13.05% | 38,382 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by allergists
The most common foreign language among allergists is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 11.1% and Armenian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Armenian, 11.1%
Allergist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Armenian | 11.1% |