Board certified family physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Board certified family physician gender statistics
54.3% of board certified family physicians are women and 45.7% of board certified family physicians are men.
- Female, 54.3%
- Male, 45.7%
Board certified family physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% |
| Male | 45.7% |
Board certified family physician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$225,278
Female income
$195,477
Board certified family physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in board certified family physician positions over time. Currently, 54.3% of board certified family physicians are female.
Board certified family physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2011 | 52.73% | 47.27% |
| 2012 | 53.59% | 46.41% |
| 2013 | 52.03% | 47.97% |
| 2014 | 51.13% | 48.87% |
| 2015 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2016 | 50.56% | 49.44% |
| 2017 | 48.56% | 51.44% |
| 2018 | 46.90% | 53.10% |
| 2019 | 46.82% | 53.18% |
| 2020 | 45.32% | 54.68% |
| 2021 | 45.71% | 54.29% |
Board certified family physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared board certified family 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% |
| Board Certified Family Physician | 46% | 54% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Board certified family physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among board certified family physicians is White, which makes up 64.9% of all board certified family physicians. Comparatively, 20.4% of board certified family physicians are Asian and 6.5% of board certified family 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%
Board certified family physician race
| Board certified family 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% |
Board certified family physician race and ethnicity over time
See how board certified family physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Board certified family 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% |
Board certified family physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white board certified family physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown board certified family physicians have the lowest average salary at $218,923.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $218,923 |
| White | $232,382 |
| Black or African American | $219,414 |
| Asian | $231,506 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $224,528 |
Average board certified family physician age
See how the average age of board certified family physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Board certified family 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 |
Board certified family physician age breakdown
The average age of board certified family physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the board certified family physician population.
Board certified family physician age breakdown
| Board Certified Family Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Board certified family physician educational attainment
The most common degree for board certified family physicians is doctoral degree, with 39% of board certified family physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Doctorate, 39%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Board certified family physicians by degree level
| Board certified family physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Board certified family physician employment statistics
Company size where board certified family physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where board certified family physicians work.
Board certified family physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Board certified family physician turnover and employment statistics
Board certified family physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for board certified family physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Board certified family physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Board certified family 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 board certified family physician tenure
The average board certified family physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 board certified family physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Board certified family physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Board certified family physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of board certified family 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Board Certified Family Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar board certified family physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by board certified family physicians
The most common foreign language among board certified family physicians is Russian at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Russian, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Ukrainian, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Board certified family physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Ukrainian | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |