Foot and ankle surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Foot and ankle surgeon demographics by:
Foot and ankle surgeon gender statistics
44.8% of foot and ankle surgeons are women and 55.2% of foot and ankle surgeons are men.
- Male, 55.2%
- Female, 44.8%
Foot and ankle surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.2% |
| Female | 44.8% |
Foot and ankle surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$227,379
Female income
$195,713
Foot and ankle surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foot and ankle surgeon positions over time. Currently, 44.8% of foot and ankle surgeons are female.
Foot and ankle surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.25% | 37.75% |
| 2011 | 54.68% | 45.32% |
| 2012 | 69.85% | 30.15% |
| 2013 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2014 | 55.38% | 44.62% |
| 2015 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2016 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2017 | 62.51% | 37.49% |
| 2018 | 56.44% | 43.56% |
| 2019 | 48.59% | 51.41% |
| 2020 | 64.99% | 35.01% |
| 2021 | 55.17% | 44.83% |
Foot and ankle surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared foot and ankle 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% |
| Foot And Ankle Surgeon | 55% | 45% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Foot and ankle surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foot and ankle surgeons is White, which makes up 74.0% of all foot and ankle surgeons. Comparatively, 13.2% of foot and ankle surgeons are Asian and 5.8% of foot and ankle surgeons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.0%
- Asian, 13.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Foot and ankle surgeon race
| Foot and ankle surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.0% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Foot and ankle surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how foot and ankle surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foot and ankle surgeon race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.80% | 4.93% | 7.18% | 7.31% |
| 2011 | 83.44% | 6.31% | 5.64% | 2.53% |
| 2012 | 81.93% | 5.75% | 5.08% | 5.25% |
| 2013 | 77.07% | 7.04% | 7.37% | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 85.56% | 4.20% | 2.25% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 81.64% | 2.07% | 10.68% | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 86.47% | 3.01% | 4.30% | 3.44% |
| 2017 | 80.91% | 4.22% | 7.36% | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 85.35% | 1.87% | 6.15% | 3.95% |
| 2019 | 77.69% | 6.70% | 7.44% | 4.31% |
| 2020 | 79.29% | 2.72% | 8.76% | 7.35% |
| 2021 | 73.99% | 1.75% | 13.19% | 5.75% |
Foot and ankle surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, asian foot and ankle surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown foot and ankle surgeons have the lowest average salary at $220,966.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $220,966 |
| White | $234,919 |
| Black or African American | $221,104 |
| Asian | $235,063 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $225,282 |
Foot and ankle surgeon age breakdown
The average age of foot and ankle surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the foot and ankle surgeon population.
Foot and ankle surgeon age breakdown
| Foot And Ankle Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Foot and ankle surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for foot and ankle surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 36% of foot and ankle surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Foot and ankle surgeons by degree level
| Foot and ankle surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Foot and ankle surgeon employment statistics
Company size where foot and ankle surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foot and ankle surgeons work.
Foot and ankle surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Foot and ankle surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Foot and ankle surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foot and ankle surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foot and ankle surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foot and ankle surgeon unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 2.30% |
| 2012 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 2.17% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 2.44% |
Average foot and ankle surgeon tenure
The average foot and ankle surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 foot and ankle surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Foot and ankle surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Foot and ankle surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foot and ankle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Emergency Room Doctor | 13.05% | 49,281 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
| Foot And Ankle Surgeon | 35.99% | - |
Similar foot and ankle surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Emergency Room Doctor | 13.05% | 49,281 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by foot and ankle surgeons
- Spanish, 100.0%
Foot and ankle surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |