Child psychiatrist demographics and statistics in the US
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Child psychiatrist demographics by:
Child psychiatrist gender statistics
51.2% of child psychiatrists are women and 48.8% of child psychiatrists are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Child psychiatrist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Child psychiatrist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$254,850
Female income
$232,189
Child psychiatrist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child psychiatrist positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of child psychiatrists are female.
Child psychiatrist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2011 | 54.66% | 45.34% |
| 2012 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2013 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
| 2014 | 53.07% | 46.93% |
| 2015 | 53.31% | 46.69% |
| 2016 | 52.50% | 47.50% |
| 2017 | 50.50% | 49.50% |
| 2018 | 48.84% | 51.16% |
Child psychiatrist related jobs gender ratio
We compared child psychiatrists 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% |
| Child Psychiatrist | 49% | 51% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Child psychiatrist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child psychiatrists is White, which makes up 68.0% of all child psychiatrists. Comparatively, 19.4% of child psychiatrists are Asian and 6.2% of child psychiatrists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 19.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Child psychiatrist race
| Child psychiatrist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Child psychiatrist race and ethnicity over time
See how child psychiatrist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child psychiatrist 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 | 68.78% | 4.15% | 18.79% | 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 | 67.99% | 3.95% | 19.37% | 6.17% |
Child psychiatrist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian child psychiatrists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown child psychiatrists have the lowest average salary at $248,691.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $248,691 |
| White | $259,997 |
| Black or African American | $251,069 |
| Asian | $262,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $252,668 |
Average child psychiatrist age
See how the average age of child psychiatrists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child psychiatrist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 42 |
| White | 51 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 43 |
Child psychiatrist age breakdown
The average age of child psychiatrists is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the child psychiatrist population.
Child psychiatrist age breakdown
| Child Psychiatrist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Child psychiatrist educational attainment
The most common degree for child psychiatrists is bachelor's degree, with 32% of child psychiatrists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 20% and doctoral degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 28%
Child psychiatrists by degree level
| Child psychiatrist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 28% |
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Child psychiatrist employment statistics
Most child psychiatrists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where child psychiatrists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child psychiatrists work.
Child psychiatrist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Child psychiatrist jobs by company type
Employees with the child psychiatrist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child psychiatrists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Child psychiatrist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 18% |
Child psychiatrist jobs by industry
The most common industries for child psychiatrists are health care, government and professional.
Child psychiatrist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 60% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Child psychiatrist turnover and employment statistics
Child psychiatrist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child psychiatrists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child psychiatrist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child psychiatrist 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 | 0.55% |
Average child psychiatrist tenure
The average child psychiatrist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 child psychiatrists resumes in Zippia's database.
Child psychiatrist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Child psychiatrist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child psychiatrists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Child Psychiatrist | 9.88% | - |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar child psychiatrist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by child psychiatrists
The most common foreign language among child psychiatrists is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 25.0%
- Greek, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
Child psychiatrist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Greek | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
