Cardiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cardiologist gender statistics
67.0% of cardiologists are women and 33.0% of cardiologists are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Cardiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Cardiologist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$312,837
Female income
$265,233
Cardiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cardiologist positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of cardiologists are female.
Cardiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.61% | 60.39% |
| 2011 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2012 | 38.97% | 61.03% |
| 2013 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2014 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2015 | 36.88% | 63.12% |
| 2016 | 36.12% | 63.88% |
| 2017 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2018 | 33.98% | 66.02% |
| 2019 | 34.10% | 65.90% |
| 2020 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2021 | 32.98% | 67.02% |
Cardiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cardiologists 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% |
| Cardiologist | 33% | 67% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Cardiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cardiologists is White, which makes up 62.2% of all cardiologists. Comparatively, 18.6% of cardiologists are Asian and 9.5% of cardiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.2%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Cardiologist race
| Cardiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Cardiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how cardiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cardiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.15% | 5.16% | 16.72% | 8.64% |
| 2011 | 67.19% | 5.24% | 16.65% | 8.49% |
| 2012 | 67.27% | 5.00% | 16.30% | 9.01% |
| 2013 | 65.35% | 5.42% | 17.51% | 9.24% |
| 2014 | 66.44% | 5.04% | 17.08% | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 66.56% | 4.90% | 17.30% | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 64.52% | 5.27% | 18.71% | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 65.14% | 5.13% | 17.88% | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 65.27% | 5.12% | 17.54% | 9.22% |
| 2019 | 65.62% | 4.71% | 18.06% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.17% | 4.87% | 18.17% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 62.19% | 5.05% | 18.64% | 9.51% |
Cardiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white cardiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cardiologists have the lowest average salary at $302,787.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $306,115 |
| White | $323,894 |
| Black or African American | $302,787 |
| Asian | $320,938 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $310,988 |
Average cardiologist age
See how the average age of cardiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cardiologist 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 |
Cardiologist age breakdown
The average age of cardiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the cardiologist population.
Cardiologist age breakdown
| Cardiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Cardiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for cardiologists is bachelor's degree, with 30% of cardiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 17% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 29%
Cardiologists by degree level
| Cardiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 29% |
Cardiologist jobs you might like
Cardiologist employment statistics
Most cardiologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where cardiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cardiologists work.
Cardiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Cardiologist jobs by company type
Employees with the cardiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cardiologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cardiologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Cardiologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cardiologists are health care, education and professional.
Cardiologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 78% |
| Education | 7% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Cardiologist turnover and employment statistics
Cardiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cardiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cardiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cardiologist 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 cardiologist tenure
The average cardiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 958 cardiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cardiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Cardiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cardiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Pediatrician | 9.88% | 42,460 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Cardiologist | 12.85% | - |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar cardiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| General Pediatrician | 9.88% | 42,460 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by cardiologists
The most common foreign language among cardiologists is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Gujarati, 6.3%
- Hindi, 6.3%
- Other, 18.5%
Cardiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Gujarati | 6.3% |
| Hindi | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.5% |
