Clinician Demographics and Statistics In The US
Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for clinicians in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 145,350 clinicians currently employed in the United States.
- 75.7% of all clinicians are women, while 24.3% are men.
- The average age of an employed clinician is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of clinicians is White (74.2%), followed by Black or African American (7.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) and Unknown (6.2%).
- In 2021, women earned 104% of what men earned.
- 15% of all clinicians are LGBT.
- Clinicians are 69% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
Clinician Statistics By Gender
75.7% of clinicians are women and 24.3% of clinicians are men.
- Female, 75.7%
- Male, 24.3%
Clinicians By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.7% |
| Male | 24.3% |
Gender Pay Gap For Clinician
Women Earn $1.04 For Every $1 Earned By Men
Clinician Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Clinician | 24% | 76% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
Clinician Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among clinicians is White, which makes up 74.2% of all clinicians. Comparatively, there are 7.9% of the Black or African American ethnicity and 7.9% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 74.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Clinician Race
| Clinician Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Clinician Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,842 |
| White | $50,627 |
| Black or African American | $61,273 |
| Asian | $57,902 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,572 |
Clinician JOBS
Average Age of a Clinician
We determined the average age of clinicians based on ethnicity and gender.
Clinician Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Clinician Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of clinician employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of clinicians is 40+ years old, which represents 61% of the population.
Clinician Age
| Clinician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Types of Clinician Degree Levels
The most common degree for clinicians is bachelor's degree 49% of clinicians earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 41% and rounding it off is associate degree with 5%.
- Bachelors, 49%
- Masters, 41%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Clinicians By Education
| Clinician Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 49% |
| Masters | 41% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Clinician Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,688 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,501 |
Clinician Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where clinicians work. We found most clinicians work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most clinicians is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire clinicians.
Clinician Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
The Types Of Companies Clinician Work In
Employees with the clinician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Clinician Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 13% |
Top Industries Hiring Clinicians
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ clinicians. Those industries include health care, professional and non profits.
Clinician Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 47% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Clinician Turnover And Employment Statistics
The Average Number of Years That Clinician Stay in a Job
By looking over 26,513 clinicians resumes, we figured out that the average clinician enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Clinician Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Clinicians with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to clinicians.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Aids Counselor | 10.75% | 30,054 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Human Services Assistant | 11.48% | 158,966 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | - |
Clinician LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Aids Counselor | 10.75% | 30,054 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Human Services Assistant | 11.48% | 158,966 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Clinicians
The most common foreign language among clinicians is Spanish at 66.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 66.8%
- French, 8.2%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Italian, 2.6%
- Mandarin, 2.4%
- Other, 15.8%
Clinician Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.8% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
| Mandarin | 2.4% |
| Other | 15.8% |
Clinician Jobs
Recently Added Clinician Jobs
Clinician Heatmaps
The amount you can make as a clinician can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of clinicians is $104,601. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.
Where Do Clinicians Earn The Most?
Clinicians earn the most in Nevada, where the average clinician salary is $87,732. The map here shows where clinicians earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Which State Has The Most Clinicians?
By looking through more than 26,513 resumes, we found that the most popular places for clinicians are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number Of Clinician Jobs By State
Where Are Clinicians In High Demand?
Clinicians are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 63 job openings for clinicians here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country clinicians are in the most demand.
