Emergency medicine specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency medicine specialist gender statistics
66.4% of emergency medicine specialists are women and 33.6% of emergency medicine specialists are men.
- Female, 66.4%
- Male, 33.6%
Emergency medicine specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.4% |
| Male | 33.6% |
Emergency medicine specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$179,238
Female income
$151,657
Emergency medicine specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency medicine specialist positions over time. Currently, 66.4% of emergency medicine specialists are female.
Emergency medicine specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.29% | 59.71% |
| 2011 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2012 | 39.65% | 60.35% |
| 2013 | 38.17% | 61.83% |
| 2014 | 37.32% | 62.68% |
| 2015 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2016 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
| 2017 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2018 | 34.62% | 65.38% |
| 2019 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2020 | 33.31% | 66.69% |
| 2021 | 33.61% | 66.39% |
Emergency medicine specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency medicine specialists 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% |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 34% | 66% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Emergency medicine specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency medicine specialists is White, which makes up 61.6% of all emergency medicine specialists. Comparatively, 18.4% of emergency medicine specialists are Asian and 10.0% of emergency medicine specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.6%
- Asian, 18.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Emergency medicine specialist race
| Emergency medicine specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Asian | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Emergency medicine specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency medicine specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency medicine specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.58% | 5.37% | 16.51% | 9.14% |
| 2011 | 66.63% | 5.45% | 16.44% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 66.70% | 5.21% | 16.09% | 9.52% |
| 2013 | 64.79% | 5.63% | 17.30% | 9.74% |
| 2014 | 65.88% | 5.25% | 16.87% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 66.00% | 5.10% | 17.09% | 9.55% |
| 2016 | 63.95% | 5.48% | 18.51% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 64.58% | 5.34% | 17.67% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 64.70% | 5.33% | 17.33% | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 65.06% | 4.92% | 17.85% | 9.37% |
| 2020 | 62.61% | 5.07% | 17.96% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 61.62% | 5.26% | 18.43% | 10.02% |
Emergency medicine specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white emergency medicine specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american emergency medicine specialists have the lowest average salary at $173,410.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $175,340 |
| White | $185,652 |
| Black or African American | $173,410 |
| Asian | $183,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $178,165 |
Average emergency medicine specialist age
See how the average age of emergency medicine specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emergency medicine specialist 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 |
Emergency medicine specialist age breakdown
The average age of emergency medicine specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the emergency medicine specialist population.
Emergency medicine specialist age breakdown
| Emergency Medicine Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Emergency medicine specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency medicine specialists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of emergency medicine specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 32%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Emergency medicine specialists by degree level
| Emergency medicine specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Emergency medicine specialist employment statistics
Most emergency medicine specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where emergency medicine specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency medicine specialists work.
Emergency medicine specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Emergency medicine specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the emergency medicine specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emergency medicine specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Emergency medicine specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 3% |
Emergency medicine specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for emergency medicine specialists are health care, education and non profits.
Emergency medicine specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 71% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Emergency medicine specialist turnover and employment statistics
Emergency medicine specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency medicine specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency medicine specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency medicine specialist 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 emergency medicine specialist tenure
The average emergency medicine specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 381 emergency medicine specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency medicine specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 60% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Emergency medicine specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency medicine specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 12.85% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| General Practitioner | 13.05% | 64,698 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar emergency medicine specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| General Practitioner | 13.05% | 64,698 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency medicine specialists
The most common foreign language among emergency medicine specialists is Spanish at 58.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 6.5% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 58.7%
- Hindi, 6.5%
- Urdu, 6.5%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Cantonese, 4.3%
- Other, 19.7%
Emergency medicine specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.7% |
| Hindi | 6.5% |
| Urdu | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Cantonese | 4.3% |
| Other | 19.7% |
