Colon and rectal surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Colon and rectal surgeon demographics by:
Colon and rectal surgeon gender statistics
91.3% of colon and rectal surgeons are women and 8.7% of colon and rectal surgeons are men.
- Female, 91.3%
- Male, 8.7%
Colon and rectal surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.3% |
| Male | 8.7% |
Colon and rectal surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$459,223
Female income
$391,685
Colon and rectal surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in colon and rectal surgeon positions over time. Currently, 91.3% of colon and rectal surgeons are female.
Colon and rectal surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.35% | 95.65% |
| 2011 | 4.10% | 95.90% |
| 2012 | 4.24% | 95.76% |
| 2013 | 3.99% | 96.01% |
| 2014 | 3.86% | 96.14% |
| 2015 | 3.89% | 96.11% |
| 2016 | 3.77% | 96.23% |
| 2017 | 3.49% | 96.51% |
| 2018 | 9.07% | 90.93% |
| 2019 | 10.54% | 89.46% |
| 2020 | 8.82% | 91.18% |
| 2021 | 8.70% | 91.30% |
Colon and rectal surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared colon and rectal surgeons 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% |
| Colon And Rectal Surgeon | 9% | 91% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Colon and rectal surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among colon and rectal surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all colon and rectal surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of colon and rectal surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of colon and rectal surgeons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.6%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Colon and rectal surgeon race
| Colon and rectal surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Colon and rectal surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how colon and rectal surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Colon and rectal surgeon 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 | 68.74% | 4.15% | 18.77% | 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 | 80.41% | 2.37% | 9.64% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 81.74% | 2.00% | 9.42% | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 79.90% | 0.87% | 9.44% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 1.81% | 12.67% | 5.01% |
Colon and rectal surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white colon and rectal surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american colon and rectal surgeons have the lowest average salary at $445,765.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $446,820 |
| White | $474,598 |
| Black or African American | $445,765 |
| Asian | $473,530 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $456,252 |
Average colon and rectal surgeon age
See how the average age of colon and rectal surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Colon and rectal surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Colon and rectal surgeon age breakdown
The average age of colon and rectal surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the colon and rectal surgeon population.
Colon and rectal surgeon age breakdown
| Colon And Rectal Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Colon and rectal surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for colon and rectal surgeons is associate degree, with 21% of colon and rectal surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Doctorate, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 30%
Colon and rectal surgeons by degree level
| Colon and rectal surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 30% |
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Colon and rectal surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Colon and rectal surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for colon and rectal surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Colon and rectal surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Colon and rectal surgeon 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 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average colon and rectal surgeon tenure
The average colon and rectal surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 colon and rectal surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Colon and rectal surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Colon and rectal surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of colon and rectal surgeons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Colon And Rectal Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Interventional Pain Physician | 13.05% | 60,107 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar colon and rectal surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Interventional Pain Physician | 13.05% | 60,107 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
