Chief resident demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief resident gender statistics
37.8% of chief residents are women and 62.2% of chief residents are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Chief resident gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Chief resident gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,589
Female income
$77,088
Chief resident gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief resident positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of chief residents are female.
Chief resident gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.35% | 33.65% |
| 2011 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2012 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2013 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2014 | 65.11% | 34.89% |
| 2015 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2016 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
| 2017 | 63.87% | 36.13% |
| 2018 | 63.65% | 36.35% |
| 2019 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2020 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2021 | 62.22% | 37.78% |
Chief resident related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief residents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Chief Resident | 62% | 38% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Chief resident demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief residents is White, which makes up 63.1% of all chief residents. Comparatively, 14.7% of chief residents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of chief residents are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Chief resident race
| Chief resident race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Chief resident race and ethnicity over time
See how chief resident racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief resident race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.31% | 8.67% | 6.71% | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 72.58% | 8.40% | 6.21% | 10.79% |
| 2012 | 70.23% | 8.79% | 6.59% | 11.42% |
| 2013 | 70.94% | 9.21% | 6.97% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 69.97% | 9.47% | 6.97% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 69.48% | 9.07% | 7.19% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 69.12% | 8.55% | 7.22% | 12.59% |
| 2017 | 69.60% | 7.96% | 7.13% | 12.77% |
| 2018 | 67.66% | 8.91% | 7.52% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 69.71% | 7.81% | 7.08% | 12.84% |
| 2020 | 66.91% | 8.00% | 7.01% | 13.32% |
| 2021 | 63.07% | 9.08% | 8.14% | 14.71% |
Chief resident wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,409 |
| White | $84,629 |
| Black or African American | $80,680 |
| Asian | $88,972 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,516 |
Average chief resident age
See how the average age of chief residents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Chief resident age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Chief resident age breakdown
The average age of chief residents is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the chief resident population.
Chief resident age breakdown
| Chief Resident Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Chief resident educational attainment
The most common degree for chief residents is doctoral degree, with 55% of chief residents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Doctorate, 55%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Chief residents by degree level
| Chief resident degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Chief resident wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,951 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,367 |
| Doctorate Degree | $116,016 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,439 |
Chief resident employment statistics
Most chief residents work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chief residents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief residents work.
Chief resident jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Chief resident jobs by company type
Employees with the chief resident job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief residents prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chief resident jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Chief resident jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief residents are health care, education and government.
Chief resident industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 59% |
| Education | 26% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chief resident turnover and employment statistics
Chief resident unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief residents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief resident unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief resident unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average chief resident tenure
The average chief resident stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 791 chief residents resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief resident tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 52% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Chief resident LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief residents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Construction | 4.08% | 32,759 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Regional Property Manager | 11.54% | 35,266 |
| Chief Resident | 11.66% | - |
| Outreach Manager | 14.16% | 7,210 |
| University Administrator | 16.20% | 50,841 |
Similar chief resident jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Construction | 4.08% | 32,759 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Regional Property Manager | 11.54% | 35,266 |
| Outreach Manager | 14.16% | 7,210 |
| University Administrator | 16.20% | 50,841 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief residents
The most common foreign language among chief residents is Spanish at 32.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 32.8%
- Chinese, 12.1%
- Portuguese, 6.9%
- French, 6.9%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- Other, 34.4%
Chief resident languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.8% |
| Chinese | 12.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.9% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| Other | 34.4% |
