Anesthesiologist/physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Anesthesiologist/physician demographics by:
Anesthesiologist/physician gender statistics
72.7% of anesthesiologist/physicians are women and 27.3% of anesthesiologist/physicians are men.
- Female, 72.7%
- Male, 27.3%
Anesthesiologist/physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.7% |
| Male | 27.3% |
Anesthesiologist/physician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$222,620
Female income
$190,207
Anesthesiologist/physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in anesthesiologist/physician positions over time. Currently, 72.7% of anesthesiologist/physicians are female.
Anesthesiologist/physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2011 | 33.19% | 66.81% |
| 2012 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2013 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| 2014 | 31.79% | 68.21% |
| 2015 | 31.99% | 68.01% |
| 2016 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
| 2017 | 29.60% | 70.40% |
| 2018 | 28.23% | 71.77% |
| 2019 | 28.16% | 71.84% |
| 2020 | 26.96% | 73.04% |
| 2021 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Anesthesiologist/physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared anesthesiologist/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% |
| Anesthesiologist/Physician | 27% | 73% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Anesthesiologist/physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among anesthesiologist/physicians is White, which makes up 64.9% of all anesthesiologist/physicians. Comparatively, 20.4% of anesthesiologist/physicians are Asian and 6.5% of anesthesiologist/physicians 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/physician race
| Anesthesiologist/physician 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/physician race and ethnicity over time
See how anesthesiologist/physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Anesthesiologist/physician 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/physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white anesthesiologist/physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown anesthesiologist/physicians have the lowest average salary at $216,008.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $216,008 |
| White | $230,271 |
| Black or African American | $216,449 |
| Asian | $229,162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $221,624 |
Average anesthesiologist/physician age
See how the average age of anesthesiologist/physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Anesthesiologist/physician 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/physician age breakdown
The average age of anesthesiologist/physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the anesthesiologist/physician population.
Anesthesiologist/physician age breakdown
| Anesthesiologist/Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Anesthesiologist/physician educational attainment
The most common degree for anesthesiologist/physicians is doctoral degree, with 50% of anesthesiologist/physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Doctorate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Anesthesiologist/physicians by degree level
| Anesthesiologist/physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Anesthesiologist/physician employment statistics
Company size where anesthesiologist/physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where anesthesiologist/physicians work.
Anesthesiologist/physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Anesthesiologist/physician turnover and employment statistics
Anesthesiologist/physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for anesthesiologist/physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anesthesiologist/physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Anesthesiologist/physician 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/physician tenure
The average anesthesiologist/physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 anesthesiologist/physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Anesthesiologist/physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Anesthesiologist/physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of anesthesiologist/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Anesthesiologist/Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar anesthesiologist/physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
