Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for doctors 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 16,721 doctors currently employed in the United States.
- 54.2% of all doctors are women, while 45.8% are men.
- The average age of an employed doctor is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of doctors is White (62.2%), followed by Asian (18.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.5%) and Black or African American (5.1%).
- In 2021, women earned 85% of what men earned.
- 13% of all doctors are LGBT.
- Doctors are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Doctor Statistics By Gender
54.2% of doctors are women and 45.8% of doctors are men.
- Female, 54.2%
- Male, 45.8%
Doctors By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% |
| Male | 45.8% |
Gender Pay Gap For Doctor
Women Earn 85ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Doctor Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the doctor position over time.
Doctor Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2011 | 51.45% | 48.55% |
| 2012 | 52.31% | 47.69% |
| 2013 | 50.75% | 49.25% |
| 2014 | 49.85% | 50.15% |
| 2015 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2016 | 49.27% | 50.73% |
| 2017 | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 2018 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
| 2019 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2020 | 45.47% | 54.53% |
| 2021 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
Doctor Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Doctor | 46% | 54% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
Doctor Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among doctors is White, which makes up 62.2% of all doctors. Comparatively, there are 18.6% of the Asian ethnicity and 9.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 62.2%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Doctor Race
| Doctor Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Doctor Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among doctors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Doctor Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.14% | 5.17% | 16.72% | 8.64% |
| 2011 | 67.19% | 5.24% | 16.64% | 8.49% |
| 2012 | 67.26% | 5.00% | 16.30% | 9.02% |
| 2013 | 65.35% | 5.42% | 17.51% | 9.24% |
| 2014 | 66.44% | 5.04% | 17.08% | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 66.56% | 4.90% | 17.30% | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 5.27% | 18.71% | 8.72% |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 5.13% | 17.87% | 9.15% |
| 2018 | 65.26% | 5.12% | 17.54% | 9.22% |
| 2019 | 65.62% | 4.71% | 18.06% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.17% | 4.87% | 18.17% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 62.18% | 5.06% | 18.64% | 9.52% |
Doctor Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $212,825 |
| White | $224,853 |
| Black or African American | $210,572 |
| Asian | $222,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $216,124 |
Average Age of a Doctor
We determined the average age of doctors based on ethnicity and gender.
Doctor Age By Race
| 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 |
Doctor Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of doctor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of doctors is 40+ years old, which represents 72% of the population.
Doctor Age
| Doctor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Types of Doctor Degree Levels
The most common degree for doctors is bachelor's degree 35% of doctors earn that degree. A close second is doctoral degree with 30% and rounding it off is associate degree with 10%.
- Bachelors, 35%
- Doctorate, 30%
- Associate, 10%
- Masters, 9%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Doctors By Education
| Doctor Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 35% |
| Doctorate | 30% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Masters | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Doctor Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where doctors work. We found most doctors work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most doctors is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire doctors.
Doctor Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
The Types Of Companies Doctor Work In
Employees with the doctor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most doctors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Doctor Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 1% |
Top Industries Hiring Doctors
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ doctors. Those industries include health care, manufacturing and retail.
Doctor Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Doctor Turnover And Employment Statistics
Doctor Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of doctors changed.
- Unemployment rate
Doctor Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Doctor 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Doctor Stay in a Job
By looking over 2,984 doctors resumes, we figured out that the average doctor enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 32%.
Doctor Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Doctors 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 doctors.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Doctor | 12.85% | - |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Doctor LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Doctors
The most common foreign language among doctors is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- Russian, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Hindi, 4.4%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 24.2%
Doctor Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Hindi | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 24.2% |
