Gastroenterologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Gastroenterologist demographics by:
Gastroenterologist gender statistics
59.0% of gastroenterologists are women and 41.0% of gastroenterologists are men.
- Female, 59.0%
- Male, 41.0%
Gastroenterologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% |
| Male | 41.0% |
Gastroenterologist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$250,765
Female income
$221,171
Gastroenterologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gastroenterologist positions over time. Currently, 59.0% of gastroenterologists are female.
Gastroenterologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2011 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2012 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2013 | 45.85% | 54.15% |
| 2014 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2015 | 45.19% | 54.81% |
| 2016 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2017 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2018 | 42.07% | 57.93% |
| 2019 | 42.20% | 57.80% |
| 2020 | 40.66% | 59.34% |
| 2021 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
Gastroenterologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared gastroenterologists 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% |
| Gastroenterologist | 41% | 59% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Gastroenterologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gastroenterologists is White, which makes up 62.1% of all gastroenterologists. Comparatively, 18.6% of gastroenterologists are Asian and 9.6% of gastroenterologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Gastroenterologist race
| Gastroenterologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Gastroenterologist race and ethnicity over time
See how gastroenterologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gastroenterologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.02% | 5.21% | 16.67% | 8.75% |
| 2011 | 67.06% | 5.29% | 16.60% | 8.60% |
| 2012 | 67.13% | 5.05% | 16.25% | 9.13% |
| 2013 | 65.22% | 5.47% | 17.46% | 9.35% |
| 2014 | 66.31% | 5.09% | 17.03% | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 66.43% | 4.94% | 17.25% | 9.16% |
| 2016 | 64.39% | 5.32% | 18.67% | 8.83% |
| 2017 | 65.01% | 5.18% | 17.83% | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 65.14% | 5.17% | 17.49% | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 65.49% | 4.76% | 18.01% | 8.98% |
| 2020 | 63.04% | 4.91% | 18.12% | 9.52% |
| 2021 | 62.06% | 5.10% | 18.59% | 9.63% |
Gastroenterologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white gastroenterologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gastroenterologists have the lowest average salary at $244,613.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $246,655 |
| White | $257,480 |
| Black or African American | $244,613 |
| Asian | $255,690 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $249,637 |
Average gastroenterologist age
See how the average age of gastroenterologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Gastroenterologist 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 |
Gastroenterologist age breakdown
The average age of gastroenterologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the gastroenterologist population.
Gastroenterologist age breakdown
| Gastroenterologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Gastroenterologist educational attainment
The most common degree for gastroenterologists is doctoral degree, with 38% of gastroenterologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Doctorate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Gastroenterologists by degree level
| Gastroenterologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Gastroenterologist employment statistics
Most gastroenterologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where gastroenterologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gastroenterologists work.
Gastroenterologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Gastroenterologist jobs by company type
Employees with the gastroenterologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gastroenterologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Gastroenterologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 2% |
Gastroenterologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for gastroenterologists are health care, education and professional.
Gastroenterologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 84% |
| Education | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Gastroenterologist turnover and employment statistics
Gastroenterologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gastroenterologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gastroenterologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gastroenterologist 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 gastroenterologist tenure
The average gastroenterologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 gastroenterologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Gastroenterologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Gastroenterologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gastroenterologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Gastroenterologist | 12.85% | - |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar gastroenterologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by gastroenterologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gastroenterologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
