Associate doctor demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate doctor gender statistics
25.7% of associate doctors are women and 74.3% of associate doctors are men.
- Male, 74.3%
- Female, 25.7%
Associate doctor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.3% |
| Female | 25.7% |
Associate doctor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,342
Female income
$53,329
Associate doctor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate doctor positions over time. Currently, 25.7% of associate doctors are female.
Associate doctor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.66% | 23.34% |
| 2011 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2012 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2013 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2014 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2015 | 76.15% | 23.85% |
| 2016 | 77.02% | 22.98% |
| 2017 | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 2018 | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 2019 | 76.23% | 23.77% |
| 2020 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| 2021 | 74.31% | 25.69% |
Associate doctor related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate doctors 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% |
| Associate Doctor | 74% | 26% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Associate doctor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate doctors is White, which makes up 80.3% of all associate doctors. Comparatively, 6.9% of associate doctors are Asian and 6.2% of associate doctors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 80.3%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Associate doctor race
| Associate doctor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.3% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Associate doctor race and ethnicity over time
See how associate doctor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate doctor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.30% | 1.98% | 5.53% | 4.84% |
| 2011 | 84.64% | 1.58% | 6.89% | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 80.85% | 2.23% | 9.30% | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 83.45% | 1.68% | 6.48% | 5.45% |
| 2014 | 84.24% | 1.22% | 7.06% | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 83.85% | 1.59% | 6.89% | 4.90% |
| 2016 | 85.49% | 1.70% | 4.98% | 5.90% |
| 2017 | 83.86% | 1.01% | 7.83% | 5.36% |
| 2018 | 86.21% | 1.57% | 5.63% | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 84.66% | 1.40% | 6.52% | 5.62% |
| 2020 | 80.62% | 1.40% | 7.63% | 6.63% |
| 2021 | 80.34% | 2.21% | 6.94% | 6.18% |
Associate doctor wage gap by race
According to our data, white associate doctors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown associate doctors have the lowest average salary at $54,062.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,062 |
| White | $54,990 |
| Black or African American | $54,215 |
| Asian | $54,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,125 |
Associate doctor age breakdown
The average age of associate doctors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the associate doctor population.
Associate doctor age breakdown
| Associate Doctor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Associate doctor educational attainment
The most common degree for associate doctors is doctoral degree, with 61% of associate doctors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Doctorate, 61%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 4%
- Master's, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Associate doctors by degree level
| Associate doctor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 61% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Master's | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Associate doctor employment statistics
Most associate doctors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where associate doctors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate doctors work.
Associate doctor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Associate doctor jobs by company type
Employees with the associate doctor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate doctors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Associate doctor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 5% |
Associate doctor jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate doctors are health care, professional and retail.
Associate doctor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 43% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Associate doctor turnover and employment statistics
Associate doctor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate doctors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate doctor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate doctor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average associate doctor tenure
The average associate doctor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 405 associate doctors resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate doctor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Associate doctor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate doctors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Doctor | 9.46% | - |
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 13.05% | 40,597 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar associate doctor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 13.05% | 40,597 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate doctors
The most common foreign language among associate doctors is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Hindi, 5.6%
- Other, 5.4%
Associate doctor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Hindi | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.4% |
