Attending pathologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Attending pathologist gender statistics
78.8% of attending pathologists are women and 21.2% of attending pathologists are men.
- Female, 78.8%
- Male, 21.2%
Attending pathologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.8% |
| Male | 21.2% |
Attending pathologist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,675
Female income
$47,430
Attending pathologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in attending pathologist positions over time. Currently, 78.8% of attending pathologists are female.
Attending pathologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.39% | 73.61% |
| 2011 | 25.22% | 74.78% |
| 2012 | 25.88% | 74.12% |
| 2013 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2014 | 24.03% | 75.97% |
| 2015 | 24.20% | 75.80% |
| 2016 | 23.61% | 76.39% |
| 2017 | 22.20% | 77.80% |
| 2018 | 21.96% | 78.04% |
| 2019 | 22.05% | 77.95% |
| 2020 | 20.97% | 79.03% |
| 2021 | 21.20% | 78.80% |
Attending pathologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared attending 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% |
| Attending Pathologist | 21% | 79% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Attending pathologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among attending pathologists is White, which makes up 62.0% of all attending pathologists. Comparatively, 18.6% of attending pathologists are Asian and 9.7% of attending pathologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Attending pathologist race
| Attending pathologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Attending pathologist race and ethnicity over time
See how attending pathologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Attending pathologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.96% | 5.23% | 16.65% | 8.81% |
| 2011 | 67.00% | 5.31% | 16.57% | 8.66% |
| 2012 | 67.08% | 5.07% | 16.23% | 9.18% |
| 2013 | 65.16% | 5.49% | 17.44% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 66.25% | 5.11% | 17.01% | 9.15% |
| 2015 | 66.37% | 4.96% | 17.23% | 9.21% |
| 2016 | 64.33% | 5.34% | 18.64% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 64.95% | 5.20% | 17.81% | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 65.08% | 5.19% | 17.47% | 9.39% |
| 2019 | 65.43% | 4.78% | 17.99% | 9.03% |
| 2020 | 62.98% | 4.94% | 18.10% | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 62.00% | 5.12% | 18.57% | 9.68% |
Attending pathologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white attending pathologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american attending pathologists have the lowest average salary at $54,910.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,465 |
| White | $58,770 |
| Black or African American | $54,910 |
| Asian | $58,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,241 |
Average attending pathologist age
See how the average age of attending pathologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Attending 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 |
Attending pathologist age breakdown
The average age of attending pathologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the attending pathologist population.
Attending pathologist age breakdown
| Attending Pathologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Attending pathologist educational attainment
The most common degree for attending pathologists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of attending pathologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 15%
- Doctorate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Attending pathologists by degree level
| Attending pathologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Attending pathologist employment statistics
Most attending pathologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where attending pathologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where attending pathologists work.
Attending pathologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Attending pathologist jobs by company type
Employees with the attending pathologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most attending pathologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Attending pathologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 2% |
Attending pathologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for attending pathologists are health care, education and non profits.
Attending pathologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 49% |
| Education | 29% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Attending pathologist turnover and employment statistics
Attending pathologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for attending pathologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Attending pathologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Attending 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 attending pathologist tenure
The average attending pathologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 attending pathologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Attending pathologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Attending pathologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of attending 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Attending Pathologist | 12.85% | - |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar attending pathologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by attending pathologists
The most common foreign language among attending pathologists is Spanish at 86.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 6.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 86.7%
- Greek, 6.7%
- Japanese, 6.7%
Attending pathologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 86.7% |
| Greek | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |