Chief of hospital medicine demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief of hospital medicine gender statistics
36.1% of chiefs of hospital medicine are women and 63.9% of chiefs of hospital medicine are men.
- Male, 63.9%
- Female, 36.1%
Chief of hospital medicine gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.9% |
| Female | 36.1% |
Chief of hospital medicine gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$190,157
Female income
$151,583
Chief of hospital medicine gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief of hospital medicine positions over time. Currently, 36.1% of chiefs of hospital medicine are female.
Chief of hospital medicine gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2011 | 68.92% | 31.08% |
| 2012 | 69.66% | 30.34% |
| 2013 | 68.33% | 31.67% |
| 2014 | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| 2015 | 67.75% | 32.25% |
| 2016 | 67.03% | 32.97% |
| 2017 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
| 2018 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2019 | 65.04% | 34.96% |
| 2020 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2021 | 63.89% | 36.11% |
Chief of hospital medicine related jobs gender ratio
We compared chiefs of hospital medicine 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% |
| Chief Of Hospital Medicine | 64% | 36% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Chief of hospital medicine demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chiefs of hospital medicine is White, which makes up 62.0% of all chiefs of hospital medicine. Comparatively, 18.6% of chiefs of hospital medicine are Asian and 9.6% of chiefs of hospital medicine are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chief of hospital medicine race
| Chief of hospital medicine race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chief of hospital medicine race and ethnicity over time
See how chief of hospital medicine racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief of hospital medicine race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.99% | 5.22% | 16.67% | 8.77% |
| 2011 | 67.04% | 5.30% | 16.59% | 8.62% |
| 2012 | 67.11% | 5.05% | 16.24% | 9.15% |
| 2013 | 65.20% | 5.48% | 17.46% | 9.37% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 5.10% | 17.02% | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 66.41% | 4.95% | 17.25% | 9.18% |
| 2016 | 64.36% | 5.33% | 18.66% | 8.85% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 5.19% | 17.82% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 65.12% | 5.18% | 17.49% | 9.36% |
| 2019 | 65.47% | 4.76% | 18.00% | 9.00% |
| 2020 | 63.02% | 4.92% | 18.11% | 9.54% |
| 2021 | 62.04% | 5.11% | 18.58% | 9.65% |
Chief of hospital medicine wage gap by race
According to our data, white chiefs of hospital medicine have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chiefs of hospital medicine have the lowest average salary at $181,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $184,413 |
| White | $199,571 |
| Black or African American | $181,485 |
| Asian | $197,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $188,756 |
Average chief of hospital medicine age
See how the average age of chiefs of hospital medicine varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Chief of hospital medicine 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 |
Chief of hospital medicine age breakdown
The average age of chiefs of hospital medicine is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the chief of hospital medicine population.
Chief of hospital medicine age breakdown
| Chief Of Hospital Medicine Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Chief of hospital medicine educational attainment
The most common degree for chiefs of hospital medicine is bachelor's degree, with 39% of chiefs of hospital medicine earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 29% and doctoral degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Doctorate, 29%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Chiefs of hospital medicine by degree level
| Chief of hospital medicine degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Doctorate | 29% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Chief of hospital medicine employment statistics
Company size where chiefs of hospital medicine work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chiefs of hospital medicine work.
Chief of hospital medicine jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Chief of hospital medicine turnover and employment statistics
Chief of hospital medicine unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chiefs of hospital medicine between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief of hospital medicine unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief of hospital medicine 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 chief of hospital medicine tenure
The average chief of hospital medicine stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 176 chiefs of hospital medicine resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief of hospital medicine tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Chief of hospital medicine LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chiefs of hospital medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Chief Of Hospital Medicine | 12.85% | - |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 1,883 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar chief of hospital medicine jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 1,883 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by chiefs of hospital medicine
The most common foreign language among chiefs of hospital medicine is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Swahili, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Chief of hospital medicine languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Swahili | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |