Anesthetist demographics and statistics in the US
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Anesthetist demographics by:
Anesthetist gender statistics
40.0% of anesthetists are women and 60.0% of anesthetists are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Anesthetist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Anesthetist gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,101
Female income
$55,194
Anesthetist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in anesthetist positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of anesthetists are female.
Anesthetist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.87% | 32.13% |
| 2011 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2012 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2013 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2014 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2015 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2016 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2017 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2018 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2019 | 61.06% | 38.94% |
| 2020 | 59.62% | 40.38% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Anesthetist related jobs gender ratio
We compared anesthetists 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% |
| Anesthetist | 60% | 40% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Anesthetist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among anesthetists is White, which makes up 64.9% of all anesthetists. Comparatively, 20.4% of anesthetists are Asian and 6.5% of anesthetists 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%
Anesthetist race
| Anesthetist 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% |
Anesthetist race and ethnicity over time
See how anesthetist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Anesthetist 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% |
Anesthetist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,413 |
| White | $71,244 |
| Black or African American | $65,592 |
| Asian | $70,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,694 |
Average anesthetist age
See how the average age of anesthetists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Anesthetist 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 |
Anesthetist age breakdown
The average age of anesthetists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the anesthetist population.
Anesthetist age breakdown
| Anesthetist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Anesthetist educational attainment
The most common degree for anesthetists is bachelor's degree, with 42% of anesthetists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Anesthetists by degree level
| Anesthetist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Anesthetist turnover and employment statistics
Anesthetist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for anesthetists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anesthetist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Anesthetist 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 anesthetist tenure
The average anesthetist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 anesthetists resumes in Zippia's database.
Anesthetist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Anesthetist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of anesthetists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Clinician | 5.69% | 36,281 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Anesthetist | 13.05% | - |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar anesthetist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Clinician | 5.69% | 36,281 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by anesthetists
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Anesthetist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |