Cardiothoracic surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Cardiothoracic surgeon demographics by:
Cardiothoracic surgeon gender statistics
41.9% of cardiothoracic surgeons are women and 58.1% of cardiothoracic surgeons are men.
- Male, 58.1%
- Female, 41.9%
Cardiothoracic surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.1% |
| Female | 41.9% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$425,709
Female income
$364,385
Cardiothoracic surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cardiothoracic surgeon positions over time. Currently, 41.9% of cardiothoracic surgeons are female.
Cardiothoracic surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2011 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2012 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
| 2013 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2014 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2015 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2016 | 36.31% | 63.69% |
| 2017 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
| 2018 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2019 | 63.15% | 36.85% |
| 2020 | 58.43% | 41.57% |
| 2021 | 58.06% | 41.94% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared cardiothoracic 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% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 58% | 42% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Cardiothoracic surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cardiothoracic surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all cardiothoracic surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of cardiothoracic surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of cardiothoracic 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%
Cardiothoracic surgeon race
| Cardiothoracic 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% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how cardiothoracic surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cardiothoracic 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% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white cardiothoracic surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cardiothoracic surgeons have the lowest average salary at $413,506.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $414,463 |
| White | $439,640 |
| Black or African American | $413,506 |
| Asian | $438,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $423,016 |
Average cardiothoracic surgeon age
See how the average age of cardiothoracic surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cardiothoracic surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Cardiothoracic surgeon age breakdown
The average age of cardiothoracic surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the cardiothoracic surgeon population.
Cardiothoracic surgeon age breakdown
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for cardiothoracic surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 39% of cardiothoracic surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Cardiothoracic surgeons by degree level
| Cardiothoracic surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
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Cardiothoracic surgeon employment statistics
Company size where cardiothoracic surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cardiothoracic surgeons work.
Cardiothoracic surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon jobs by company type
Employees with the cardiothoracic surgeon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cardiothoracic surgeons prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cardiothoracic surgeon jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 76% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Cardiothoracic surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cardiothoracic surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cardiothoracic surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cardiothoracic 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 cardiothoracic surgeon tenure
The average cardiothoracic surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 cardiothoracic surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Cardiothoracic surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cardiothoracic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Anesthesiology Resident | 13.05% | 6,767 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar cardiothoracic surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Anesthesiology Resident | 13.05% | 6,767 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
