Cardiac surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Cardiac surgeon demographics by:
Cardiac surgeon gender statistics
35.3% of cardiac surgeons are women and 64.7% of cardiac surgeons are men.
- Male, 64.7%
- Female, 35.3%
Cardiac surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.7% |
| Female | 35.3% |
Cardiac surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$397,010
Female income
$341,388
Cardiac surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cardiac surgeon positions over time. Currently, 35.3% of cardiac surgeons are female.
Cardiac surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
| 2011 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2012 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2013 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2014 | 43.58% | 56.42% |
| 2015 | 43.81% | 56.19% |
| 2016 | 43.01% | 56.99% |
| 2017 | 41.07% | 58.93% |
| 2018 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2019 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
| 2020 | 65.05% | 34.95% |
| 2021 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
Cardiac surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared cardiac surgeons 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% |
| Cardiac Surgeon | 65% | 35% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Cardiac surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cardiac surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all cardiac surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of cardiac surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of cardiac surgeons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.6%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Cardiac surgeon race
| Cardiac surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Cardiac surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how cardiac surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cardiac surgeon 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 | 68.74% | 4.15% | 18.77% | 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 | 80.41% | 2.37% | 9.64% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 81.74% | 2.00% | 9.42% | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 79.90% | 0.87% | 9.44% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 1.81% | 12.67% | 5.01% |
Cardiac surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white cardiac surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cardiac surgeons have the lowest average salary at $385,962.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $386,828 |
| White | $409,611 |
| Black or African American | $385,962 |
| Asian | $408,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $394,572 |
Average cardiac surgeon age
See how the average age of cardiac surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cardiac surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Cardiac surgeon age breakdown
The average age of cardiac surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the cardiac surgeon population.
Cardiac surgeon age breakdown
| Cardiac Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Cardiac surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for cardiac surgeons is doctoral degree, with 30% of cardiac surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Doctorate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 30%
Cardiac surgeons by degree level
| Cardiac surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 30% |
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Cardiac surgeon employment statistics
Company size where cardiac surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cardiac surgeons work.
Cardiac surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Cardiac surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Cardiac surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cardiac surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cardiac surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cardiac surgeon 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 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average cardiac surgeon tenure
The average cardiac surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 cardiac surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Cardiac surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Cardiac surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cardiac surgeons 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 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Cardiac Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Pulmonologist/Intensivist | 13.05% | 438 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar cardiac surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Pulmonologist/Intensivist | 13.05% | 438 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
