Cardiovascular surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Cardiovascular surgeon demographics by:
Cardiovascular surgeon gender statistics
48.5% of cardiovascular surgeons are women and 51.5% of cardiovascular surgeons are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Cardiovascular surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Cardiovascular surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$428,512
Female income
$366,837
Cardiovascular surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cardiovascular surgeon positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of cardiovascular surgeons are female.
Cardiovascular surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2011 | 32.30% | 67.70% |
| 2012 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2013 | 31.70% | 68.30% |
| 2014 | 30.92% | 69.08% |
| 2015 | 31.12% | 68.88% |
| 2016 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
| 2017 | 28.77% | 71.23% |
| 2018 | 52.67% | 47.33% |
| 2019 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2020 | 51.89% | 48.11% |
| 2021 | 51.52% | 48.48% |
Cardiovascular surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared cardiovascular 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% |
| Cardiovascular Surgeon | 52% | 48% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Cardiovascular surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cardiovascular surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all cardiovascular surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of cardiovascular surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of cardiovascular 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%
Cardiovascular surgeon race
| Cardiovascular 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% |
Cardiovascular surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how cardiovascular surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cardiovascular 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% |
Cardiovascular surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white cardiovascular surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cardiovascular surgeons have the lowest average salary at $416,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $417,202 |
| White | $442,522 |
| Black or African American | $416,240 |
| Asian | $441,549 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $425,804 |
Average cardiovascular surgeon age
See how the average age of cardiovascular surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cardiovascular surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Cardiovascular surgeon age breakdown
The average age of cardiovascular surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the cardiovascular surgeon population.
Cardiovascular surgeon age breakdown
| Cardiovascular Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Cardiovascular surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for cardiovascular surgeons is doctoral degree, with 35% of cardiovascular surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Doctorate, 35%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Cardiovascular surgeons by degree level
| Cardiovascular surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Cardiovascular surgeon employment statistics
Company size where cardiovascular surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cardiovascular surgeons work.
Cardiovascular surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Cardiovascular surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Cardiovascular surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cardiovascular surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cardiovascular surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular surgeon tenure
The average cardiovascular surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 cardiovascular surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Cardiovascular surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Cardiovascular surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cardiovascular 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Cardiovascular Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar cardiovascular surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by cardiovascular surgeons
The most common foreign language among cardiovascular surgeons is Czech at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Georgian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Czech, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Georgian, 20.0%
- Lithuanian, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Cardiovascular surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Czech | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Georgian | 20.0% |
| Lithuanian | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
