Cosmetic surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Cosmetic surgeon demographics by:
Cosmetic surgeon gender statistics
75.5% of cosmetic surgeons are women and 24.5% of cosmetic surgeons are men.
- Female, 75.5%
- Male, 24.5%
Cosmetic surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.5% |
| Male | 24.5% |
Cosmetic surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$448,204
Female income
$382,550
Cosmetic surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cosmetic surgeon positions over time. Currently, 75.5% of cosmetic surgeons are female.
Cosmetic surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.41% | 86.59% |
| 2011 | 12.71% | 87.29% |
| 2012 | 13.10% | 86.90% |
| 2013 | 12.41% | 87.59% |
| 2014 | 12.02% | 87.98% |
| 2015 | 12.12% | 87.88% |
| 2016 | 11.78% | 88.22% |
| 2017 | 10.97% | 89.03% |
| 2018 | 25.35% | 74.65% |
| 2019 | 28.64% | 71.36% |
| 2020 | 24.77% | 75.23% |
| 2021 | 24.49% | 75.51% |
Cosmetic surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared cosmetic 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% |
| Cosmetic Surgeon | 24% | 76% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Cosmetic surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cosmetic surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all cosmetic surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of cosmetic surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of cosmetic 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%
Cosmetic surgeon race
| Cosmetic 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% |
Cosmetic surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how cosmetic surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cosmetic 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% |
Cosmetic surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white cosmetic surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cosmetic surgeons have the lowest average salary at $435,125.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $436,150 |
| White | $463,144 |
| Black or African American | $435,125 |
| Asian | $462,106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $445,317 |
Average cosmetic surgeon age
See how the average age of cosmetic surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cosmetic surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Cosmetic surgeon age breakdown
The average age of cosmetic surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the cosmetic surgeon population.
Cosmetic surgeon age breakdown
| Cosmetic Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Cosmetic surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for cosmetic surgeons is doctoral degree, with 29% of cosmetic surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Doctorate, 29%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 13%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Cosmetic surgeons by degree level
| Cosmetic surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 29% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Cosmetic surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Cosmetic surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cosmetic surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cosmetic surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cosmetic 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 cosmetic surgeon tenure
The average cosmetic surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 cosmetic surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Cosmetic surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Cosmetic surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cosmetic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Cosmetic Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Board Certified Family Physician | 13.05% | 81,091 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar cosmetic surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Board Certified Family Physician | 13.05% | 81,091 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by cosmetic surgeons
The most common foreign language among cosmetic surgeons is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Cantonese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Cosmetic surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Cantonese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |