Eye physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Eye physician gender statistics
73.0% of eye physicians are women and 27.0% of eye physicians are men.
- Female, 73.0%
- Male, 27.0%
Eye physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.0% |
| Male | 27.0% |
Eye physician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$298,225
Female income
$260,950
Eye physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in eye physician positions over time. Currently, 73.0% of eye physicians are female.
Eye physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.03% | 84.97% |
| 2011 | 14.26% | 85.74% |
| 2012 | 14.69% | 85.31% |
| 2013 | 13.92% | 86.08% |
| 2014 | 13.50% | 86.50% |
| 2015 | 13.61% | 86.39% |
| 2016 | 13.23% | 86.77% |
| 2017 | 12.34% | 87.66% |
| 2018 | 27.95% | 72.05% |
| 2019 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2020 | 27.32% | 72.68% |
| 2021 | 27.03% | 72.97% |
Eye physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared eye physicians 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% |
| Eye Physician | 27% | 73% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Eye physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among eye physicians is White, which makes up 76.6% of all eye physicians. Comparatively, 12.7% of eye physicians are Asian and 5.0% of eye physicians 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%
Eye physician race
| Eye physician 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% |
Eye physician race and ethnicity over time
See how eye physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Eye physician 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% |
Eye physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white eye physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american eye physicians have the lowest average salary at $290,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $291,449 |
| White | $306,583 |
| Black or African American | $290,872 |
| Asian | $306,004 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $296,605 |
Average eye physician age
See how the average age of eye physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Eye physician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Eye physician age breakdown
The average age of eye physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the eye physician population.
Eye physician age breakdown
| Eye Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Eye physician educational attainment
The most common degree for eye physicians is bachelor's degree, with 42% of eye physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Eye physicians by degree level
| Eye physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Eye physician employment statistics
Company size where eye physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where eye physicians work.
Eye physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
Eye physician turnover and employment statistics
Eye physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for eye physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Eye physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Eye physician 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 eye physician tenure
The average eye physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 eye physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Eye physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Eye physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of eye physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Eye Physician | 12.32% | - |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Physician Liaison | 13.05% | 64,483 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar eye physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Physician Liaison | 13.05% | 64,483 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by eye physicians
The most common foreign language among eye physicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
Eye physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |