Eye surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Eye surgeon gender statistics
88.0% of eye surgeons are women and 12.0% of eye surgeons are men.
- Female, 88.0%
- Male, 12.0%
Eye surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.0% |
| Male | 12.0% |
Eye surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$458,375
Female income
$391,068
Eye surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in eye surgeon positions over time. Currently, 88.0% of eye surgeons are female.
Eye surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.11% | 93.89% |
| 2011 | 5.77% | 94.23% |
| 2012 | 5.96% | 94.04% |
| 2013 | 5.62% | 94.38% |
| 2014 | 5.43% | 94.57% |
| 2015 | 5.48% | 94.52% |
| 2016 | 5.32% | 94.68% |
| 2017 | 4.93% | 95.07% |
| 2018 | 12.50% | 87.50% |
| 2019 | 14.44% | 85.56% |
| 2020 | 12.16% | 87.84% |
| 2021 | 12.00% | 88.00% |
Eye surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared eye 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% |
| Eye Surgeon | 12% | 88% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Eye surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among eye surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all eye surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of eye surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of eye 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%
Eye surgeon race
| Eye 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% |
Eye surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how eye surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Eye 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% |
Eye surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white eye surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american eye surgeons have the lowest average salary at $444,965.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $446,016 |
| White | $473,696 |
| Black or African American | $444,965 |
| Asian | $472,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $455,415 |
Average eye surgeon age
See how the average age of eye surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Eye surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Eye surgeon age breakdown
The average age of eye surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the eye surgeon population.
Eye surgeon age breakdown
| Eye Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Eye surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for eye surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 43% of eye surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 29% and diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Diploma, 29%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Eye surgeons by degree level
| Eye surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Diploma | 29% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Eye surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Eye surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for eye surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Eye surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Eye 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 eye surgeon tenure
The average eye surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 eye surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Eye surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Eye surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of eye 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Eye Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Anesthesiology Resident | 13.05% | 6,767 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar eye surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Anesthesiology Resident | 13.05% | 6,767 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |