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Family Practitioner demographics and statistics in the US

Family practitioner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates family practitioner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our family practitioner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about family practitioners after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 13,210 family practitioners currently employed in the United States.
  • 59.9% of all family practitioners are women, while 40.1% are men.
  • The average family practitioner age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of family practitioners is White (61.2%), followed by Asian (19.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%) and Black or African American (5.3%).
  • Family practitioners are most in-demand in Pekin, IL.
  • The health care industry is the highest-paying for family practitioners.
  • Philadelphia, PA pays an annual average wage of $185,118, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women family practitioners earned 85% of what men earned.
  • 13% of all family practitioners are LGBT.
  • Florida is the best state for family practitioners to live.
  • Family practitioners are 85% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Family Practitioner demographics by:

Family Practitioner gender statistics

59.9% of family practitioners are women and 40.1% of family practitioners are men.
  • Female, 59.9%
  • Male, 40.1%

Family Practitioner gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female59.9%
Male40.1%

Family Practitioner gender pay gap

Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$188,069
female-income
Female Income
$160,433

Family Practitioner gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family practitioner positions over time. Currently, 59.9% of family practitioners are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Family Practitioner gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201048.55%51.45%
201147.02%52.98%
201247.89%52.11%
201346.33%53.67%
201445.43%54.57%
201545.67%54.33%
201644.86%55.14%
201742.90%57.10%
201841.27%58.73%
201941.19%58.81%
202039.74%60.26%
202140.12%59.88%

Family Practitioner related jobs gender ratio

We compared family practitioners 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 TitleMaleFemale
Staff Nurse Midwife2%98%
Perinatal Nurse3%97%
Therapeutic Dietitian3%97%
Family Practitioner40%60%
Radiology Resident75%25%
Optometrist, Owner76%24%
Flight Surgeon82%18%

Family Practitioner demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among family practitioners is White, which makes up 61.2% of all family practitioners. Comparatively, 19.0% of family practitioners are Asian and 9.9% of family practitioners are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 61.2%
  • Asian, 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
  • Black or African American, 5.3%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%

Family Practitioner Race

Family Practitioner RacePercentages
White61.2%
Asian19.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.9%
Black or African American5.3%
Unknown4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.1%

Family Practitioner race and ethnicity over time

See how family practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Family Practitioner race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201066.83%5.28%16.61%8.92%
201166.88%5.36%16.53%8.77%
201266.95%5.11%16.18%9.29%
201365.04%5.54%17.40%9.52%
201466.13%5.16%16.96%9.26%
201566.25%5.01%17.19%9.32%
201664.20%5.39%18.60%8.99%
201764.83%5.25%17.76%9.42%
201864.25%5.33%17.98%9.54%
201964.50%4.92%18.58%9.24%
202061.99%5.16%18.71%9.77%
202161.16%5.30%19.00%9.89%

Family Practitioner wage gap by race

According to our data, white family practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown family practitioners have the lowest average salary at $182,137.
$198,000
$195,000
$192,000
$189,000
$186,000
$183,000
$180,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$182,137
White$194,724
Black or African American$182,594
Asian$193,902
Hispanic or Latino$187,368

Average family practitioner age

See how the average age of family practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Family Practitioner age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown4543
White5145
Black or African American5142
Asian4645
Hispanic or Latino5144

Family Practitioner age breakdown

The average age of family practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the family practitioner population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Family Practitioner age breakdown

Family Practitioner YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years1%

Family Practitioner educational attainment

The most common degree for family practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 42% of family practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 22% and doctoral degree degree at 18%.
  • Bachelor's, 42%
  • Doctorate, 22%
  • Master's, 18%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 11%

Family Practitioners by degree level

Family Practitioner DegreePercentages
Bachelor's42%
Doctorate22%
Master's18%
Associate7%
Other Degrees11%

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Family Practitioner employment statistics

Most family practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where family practitioners work

Below, you can see the size of companies where family practitioners work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Family Practitioner jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees21%
100 - 500 employees35%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees8%

Family Practitioner jobs by company type

Employees with the family practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family practitioners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Family Practitioner jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education4%
Public4%
Private85%
Government6%

Family Practitioner jobs by industry

The most common industries for family practitioners are health care, non profits and professional.

Health Care

Non Profits

Professional

Government

Education

Family Practitioner turnover and employment statistics

Family Practitioner unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for family practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Family Practitioner unemployment rate by year

YearFamily Practitioner Unemployment Rate
20100.73%
20110.72%
20120.53%
20130.68%
20140.67%
20150.66%
20160.38%
20170.38%
20180.55%
20190.43%
20200.67%
20210.61%

Average family practitioner tenure

The average family practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 404 family practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Family Practitioner tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year21%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years5%
11+ years12%

Family Practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of family practitioners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Speech Pathologist5.69%22,779
Pediatric Hospitalist9.88%41,075
Anesthetic Assistant11.62%12,579
Exercise Physiologist13.00%38,633
Family Practitioner13.05%-
Optometrist17.57%20,993
Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia31.64%75,423

Similar family practitioner jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Speech Pathologist5.69%22,779
Pediatric Hospitalist9.88%41,075
Anesthetic Assistant11.62%12,579
Exercise Physiologist13.00%38,633
Optometrist17.57%20,993
Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia31.64%75,423

Foreign languages spoken by family practitioners

The most common foreign language among family practitioners is Spanish at 63.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
  • Spanish, 63.3%
  • French, 10.0%
  • Portuguese, 3.3%
  • Chinese, 3.3%
  • German, 3.3%
  • Other, 16.8%

Family Practitioner languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish63.3%
French10.0%
Portuguese3.3%
Chinese3.3%
German3.3%
Other16.8%

Family Practitioner Jobs

Family Practitioner location demographics

Where do family practitioners earn the most?

Family practitioners earn the most in Florida, where the average family practitioner salary is $157,647. The map here shows where family practitioners earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Family Practitioners?

By looking through more than 404 resumes, we found that the most popular places for family practitioners are Silver City, NM and Harrisburg, PA.
Number of Family Practitioners

Family Practitioner jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1Texas13,331$150,920
2Florida12,027$157,647
3California10,303$150,998
4Pennsylvania8,307$155,671
5New York7,991$134,032
6Ohio6,728$140,081
7Massachusetts5,892$129,972
8Georgia5,520$149,957
9Illinois5,188$135,941
10North Carolina4,939$137,513
11Virginia4,912$144,705
12Indiana4,799$135,176
13Washington4,223$149,991
14Michigan4,039$143,666
15Tennessee3,957$151,831
16New Jersey3,794$145,650
17Maryland3,627$135,824
18Arizona3,273$149,829
19Minnesota3,162$146,309
20Colorado2,895$142,602
21Missouri2,833$139,800
22Wisconsin2,782$146,425
23South Carolina2,673$146,166
24Louisiana2,262$151,134
25Kentucky2,094$146,711
26Iowa2,020$137,240
27Oregon1,990$133,440
28Connecticut1,894$144,028
29Oklahoma1,879$144,173
30Alabama1,831$148,044
31Kansas1,644$134,512
32Arkansas1,405$139,210
33New Mexico1,349$153,628
34New Hampshire1,264$144,964
35Nevada1,175$152,490
36Mississippi1,164$157,148
37Nebraska1,145$144,836
38West Virginia1,083$128,053
39Maine1,036$130,233
40South Dakota798$137,254
41Montana796$142,872
42Utah725$130,580
43Idaho713$145,722
44North Dakota665$148,446
45Delaware637$137,368
46Vermont572$152,837
47Rhode Island547$141,869
48Alaska516$127,959
49District of Columbia335$141,574
50Wyoming321$122,102
51Hawaii305$115,060

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