Anesthesiologist and critical care demographics and statistics in the US
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Anesthesiologist and critical care demographics by:
Anesthesiologist and critical care gender statistics
52.0% of anesthesiologists and critical care are women and 48.0% of anesthesiologists and critical care are men.
- Female, 52.0%
- Male, 48.0%
Anesthesiologist and critical care gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% |
| Male | 48.0% |
Anesthesiologist and critical care gender pay gap
Women earn 74¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$196,623
Female income
$145,292
Anesthesiologist and critical care gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in anesthesiologist and critical care positions over time. Currently, 52.0% of anesthesiologists and critical care are female.
Anesthesiologist and critical care gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.52% | 43.48% |
| 2011 | 55.01% | 44.99% |
| 2012 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2013 | 54.32% | 45.68% |
| 2014 | 53.42% | 46.58% |
| 2015 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
| 2016 | 52.85% | 47.15% |
| 2017 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2018 | 49.19% | 50.81% |
| 2019 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
| 2020 | 47.60% | 52.40% |
| 2021 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
Anesthesiologist and critical care related jobs gender ratio
We compared anesthesiologists and critical care 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% |
| Anesthesiologist And Critical Care | 48% | 52% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Anesthesiologist and critical care demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among anesthesiologists and critical care is White, which makes up 64.9% of all anesthesiologists and critical care. Comparatively, 20.4% of anesthesiologists and critical care are Asian and 6.5% of anesthesiologists and critical care are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.9%
- Asian, 20.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Anesthesiologist and critical care race
| Anesthesiologist and critical care race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Asian | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Anesthesiologist and critical care race and ethnicity over time
See how anesthesiologist and critical care racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Anesthesiologist and critical care 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% |
| 2019 | 68.24% | 3.53% | 19.97% | 5.87% |
| 2020 | 65.73% | 3.78% | 20.10% | 6.41% |
| 2021 | 64.90% | 3.92% | 20.39% | 6.52% |
Anesthesiologist and critical care wage gap by race
According to our data, white anesthesiologists and critical care have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown anesthesiologists and critical care have the lowest average salary at $185,548.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $185,548 |
| White | $209,820 |
| Black or African American | $186,277 |
| Asian | $207,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $194,934 |
Average anesthesiologist and critical care age
See how the average age of anesthesiologists and critical care varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Anesthesiologist and critical care 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 |
Anesthesiologist and critical care age breakdown
The average age of anesthesiologists and critical care is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the anesthesiologist and critical care population.
Anesthesiologist and critical care age breakdown
| Anesthesiologist And Critical Care Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Anesthesiologist and critical care educational attainment
The most common degree for anesthesiologists and critical care is doctoral degree, with 27% of anesthesiologists and critical care earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Doctorate, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Anesthesiologists and critical care by degree level
| Anesthesiologist and critical care degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Anesthesiologist and critical care employment statistics
Company size where anesthesiologists and critical care work
Below, you can see the size of companies where anesthesiologists and critical care work.
Anesthesiologist and critical care jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Anesthesiologist and critical care turnover and employment statistics
Anesthesiologist and critical care unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for anesthesiologists and critical care between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anesthesiologist and critical care unemployment rate by year
| Year | Anesthesiologist and critical care 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% |
| 2019 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 0.61% |
Average anesthesiologist and critical care tenure
The average anesthesiologist and critical care stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 anesthesiologists and critical care resumes in Zippia's database.
Anesthesiologist and critical care tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Anesthesiologist and critical care LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of anesthesiologists and critical care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Anesthesiologist And Critical Care | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar anesthesiologist and critical care jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by anesthesiologists and critical care
The most common foreign language among anesthesiologists and critical care is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bosnian at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Bosnian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Serbian, 14.3%
- Croatian, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Anesthesiologist and critical care languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Bosnian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Serbian | 14.3% |
| Croatian | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |