Anatomic pathologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Anatomic pathologist gender statistics
47.6% of anatomic pathologists are women and 52.4% of anatomic pathologists are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Anatomic pathologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Anatomic pathologist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,141
Female income
$46,426
Anatomic pathologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in anatomic pathologist positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of anatomic pathologists are female.
Anatomic pathologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2011 | 57.97% | 42.03% |
| 2012 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2013 | 57.29% | 42.71% |
| 2014 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2015 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2016 | 55.84% | 44.16% |
| 2017 | 53.86% | 46.14% |
| 2018 | 53.50% | 46.50% |
| 2019 | 53.63% | 46.37% |
| 2020 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
Anatomic pathologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared anatomic pathologists 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% |
| Anatomic Pathologist | 52% | 48% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Anatomic pathologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among anatomic pathologists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all anatomic pathologists. Comparatively, 19.9% of anatomic pathologists are Asian and 6.4% of anatomic pathologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.6%
- Asian, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Anatomic pathologist race
| Anatomic pathologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Asian | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Anatomic pathologist race and ethnicity over time
See how anatomic pathologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Anatomic pathologist 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% | 18.78% | 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 | 68.70% | 3.86% | 18.81% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 69.05% | 3.44% | 19.33% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 66.60% | 3.60% | 19.44% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 65.62% | 3.79% | 19.91% | 6.43% |
Anatomic pathologist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,003 |
| White | $57,109 |
| Black or African American | $53,482 |
| Asian | $56,466 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,733 |
Average anatomic pathologist age
See how the average age of anatomic pathologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Anatomic pathologist 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 |
Anatomic pathologist age breakdown
The average age of anatomic pathologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the anatomic pathologist population.
Anatomic pathologist age breakdown
| Anatomic Pathologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Anatomic pathologist educational attainment
The most common degree for anatomic pathologists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of anatomic pathologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 14% and doctoral degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Anatomic pathologists by degree level
| Anatomic pathologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Anatomic pathologist employment statistics
Company size where anatomic pathologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where anatomic pathologists work.
Anatomic pathologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Anatomic pathologist jobs by company type
Employees with the anatomic pathologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most anatomic pathologists prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Anatomic pathologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 23% |
Anatomic pathologist turnover and employment statistics
Anatomic pathologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for anatomic pathologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anatomic pathologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Anatomic pathologist 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 anatomic pathologist tenure
The average anatomic pathologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 anatomic pathologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Anatomic pathologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Anatomic pathologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of anatomic pathologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Anatomic Pathologist | 12.85% | - |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Internal Medicine Hospitalist | 13.05% | 22,474 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar anatomic pathologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Internal Medicine Hospitalist | 13.05% | 22,474 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by anatomic pathologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Anatomic pathologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
