Diagnostic radiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Diagnostic radiologist demographics by:
Diagnostic radiologist gender statistics
35.8% of diagnostic radiologists are women and 64.2% of diagnostic radiologists are men.
- Male, 64.2%
- Female, 35.8%
Diagnostic radiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.2% |
| Female | 35.8% |
Diagnostic radiologist gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$145,444
Female income
$111,718
Diagnostic radiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diagnostic radiologist positions over time. Currently, 35.8% of diagnostic radiologists are female.
Diagnostic radiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2011 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2012 | 69.93% | 30.07% |
| 2013 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
| 2014 | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 2015 | 68.02% | 31.98% |
| 2016 | 67.31% | 32.69% |
| 2017 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2018 | 65.21% | 34.79% |
| 2019 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
| 2020 | 63.87% | 36.13% |
| 2021 | 64.18% | 35.82% |
Diagnostic radiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared diagnostic radiologists 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% |
| Diagnostic Radiologist | 64% | 36% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Diagnostic radiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diagnostic radiologists is White, which makes up 62.3% of all diagnostic radiologists. Comparatively, 18.7% of diagnostic radiologists are Asian and 9.5% of diagnostic radiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.3%
- Asian, 18.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Diagnostic radiologist race
| Diagnostic radiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Asian | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Diagnostic radiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how diagnostic radiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diagnostic radiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.21% | 5.14% | 16.75% | 8.58% |
| 2011 | 67.26% | 5.22% | 16.67% | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 67.33% | 4.97% | 16.32% | 8.95% |
| 2013 | 65.42% | 5.40% | 17.54% | 9.18% |
| 2014 | 66.51% | 5.02% | 17.10% | 8.92% |
| 2015 | 66.63% | 4.87% | 17.33% | 8.98% |
| 2016 | 64.58% | 5.25% | 18.74% | 8.65% |
| 2017 | 65.20% | 5.11% | 17.90% | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 65.33% | 5.10% | 17.57% | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 65.69% | 4.68% | 18.08% | 8.80% |
| 2020 | 63.24% | 4.84% | 18.19% | 9.35% |
| 2021 | 62.25% | 5.03% | 18.66% | 9.45% |
Diagnostic radiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white diagnostic radiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american diagnostic radiologists have the lowest average salary at $138,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $140,649 |
| White | $153,625 |
| Black or African American | $138,382 |
| Asian | $151,225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $143,941 |
Average diagnostic radiologist age
See how the average age of diagnostic radiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diagnostic radiologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 44 |
Diagnostic radiologist age breakdown
The average age of diagnostic radiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the diagnostic radiologist population.
Diagnostic radiologist age breakdown
| Diagnostic Radiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Diagnostic radiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for diagnostic radiologists is doctoral degree, with 38% of diagnostic radiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Doctorate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Diagnostic radiologists by degree level
| Diagnostic radiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Diagnostic radiologist employment statistics
Company size where diagnostic radiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diagnostic radiologists work.
Diagnostic radiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Diagnostic radiologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for diagnostic radiologists are health care, finance and government.
Diagnostic radiologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 79% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Diagnostic radiologist turnover and employment statistics
Diagnostic radiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diagnostic radiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diagnostic radiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diagnostic radiologist 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 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 0.69% |
Average diagnostic radiologist tenure
The average diagnostic radiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 diagnostic radiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Diagnostic radiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Diagnostic radiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diagnostic radiologists 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 Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Diagnostic Radiologist | 12.85% | - |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar diagnostic radiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
