Clinical psychiatrist demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical psychiatrist demographics by:
Clinical psychiatrist gender statistics
42.9% of clinical psychiatrists are women and 57.1% of clinical psychiatrists are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Clinical psychiatrist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Clinical psychiatrist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$242,208
Female income
$219,041
Clinical psychiatrist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical psychiatrist positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of clinical psychiatrists are female.
Clinical psychiatrist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.16% | 35.84% |
| 2011 | 62.74% | 37.26% |
| 2012 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2013 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2014 | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 2015 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2016 | 60.69% | 39.31% |
| 2017 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2018 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
Clinical psychiatrist related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical 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% |
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 57% | 43% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Clinical psychiatrist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical psychiatrists is White, which makes up 68.0% of all clinical psychiatrists. Comparatively, 19.4% of clinical psychiatrists are Asian and 6.2% of clinical 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%
Clinical psychiatrist race
| Clinical 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% |
Clinical psychiatrist race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical psychiatrist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical 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% |
Clinical psychiatrist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clinical psychiatrists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown clinical psychiatrists have the lowest average salary at $235,894.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $235,894 |
| White | $247,493 |
| Black or African American | $238,331 |
| Asian | $249,648 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $239,970 |
Average clinical psychiatrist age
See how the average age of clinical psychiatrists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical 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 |
Clinical psychiatrist age breakdown
The average age of clinical psychiatrists is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the clinical psychiatrist population.
Clinical psychiatrist age breakdown
| Clinical Psychiatrist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Clinical psychiatrist educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical psychiatrists is master's degree, with 31% of clinical psychiatrists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Master's, 31%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Clinical psychiatrists by degree level
| Clinical psychiatrist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Clinical psychiatrist employment statistics
Company size where clinical psychiatrists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical psychiatrists work.
Clinical psychiatrist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Clinical psychiatrist turnover and employment statistics
Clinical psychiatrist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical psychiatrists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical psychiatrist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical 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 clinical psychiatrist tenure
The average clinical psychiatrist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 clinical psychiatrists resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical psychiatrist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 31% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Clinical psychiatrist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | - |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar clinical psychiatrist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
