General internal medicine doctor demographics and statistics in the US
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General internal medicine doctor gender statistics
54.5% of general internal medicine doctors are women and 45.5% of general internal medicine doctors are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
General internal medicine doctor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
General internal medicine doctor gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$150,562
Female income
$127,457
General internal medicine doctor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general internal medicine doctor positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of general internal medicine doctors are female.
General internal medicine doctor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.99% | 46.01% |
| 2011 | 52.47% | 47.53% |
| 2012 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2013 | 51.77% | 48.23% |
| 2014 | 50.87% | 49.13% |
| 2015 | 51.11% | 48.89% |
| 2016 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2017 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
| 2018 | 46.64% | 53.36% |
| 2019 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
| 2020 | 45.06% | 54.94% |
| 2021 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
General internal medicine doctor related jobs gender ratio
We compared general internal medicine doctors 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% |
| General Internal Medicine Doctor | 45% | 55% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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General internal medicine doctor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general internal medicine doctors is White, which makes up 64.9% of all general internal medicine doctors. Comparatively, 20.4% of general internal medicine doctors are Asian and 6.5% of general internal medicine doctors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.9%
- Asian, 20.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
General internal medicine doctor race
| General internal medicine doctor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Asian | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
General internal medicine doctor race and ethnicity over time
See how general internal medicine doctor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General internal medicine doctor 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 | 68.78% | 4.15% | 18.79% | 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 | 67.99% | 3.95% | 19.37% | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 68.24% | 3.53% | 19.97% | 5.87% |
| 2020 | 65.73% | 3.78% | 20.10% | 6.41% |
| 2021 | 64.90% | 3.92% | 20.39% | 6.52% |
General internal medicine doctor wage gap by race
According to our data, white general internal medicine doctors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown general internal medicine doctors have the lowest average salary at $145,832.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $145,832 |
| White | $156,046 |
| Black or African American | $146,147 |
| Asian | $155,250 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $149,849 |
Average general internal medicine doctor age
See how the average age of general internal medicine doctors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General internal medicine doctor 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 |
General internal medicine doctor age breakdown
The average age of general internal medicine doctors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the general internal medicine doctor population.
General internal medicine doctor age breakdown
| General Internal Medicine Doctor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
General internal medicine doctor educational attainment
The most common degree for general internal medicine doctors is doctoral degree, with 76% of general internal medicine doctors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 6% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Doctorate, 76%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
General internal medicine doctors by degree level
| General internal medicine doctor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 76% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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General internal medicine doctor turnover and employment statistics
General internal medicine doctor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general internal medicine doctors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General internal medicine doctor unemployment rate by year
| Year | General internal medicine doctor 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 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 0.61% |
Average general internal medicine doctor tenure
The average general internal medicine doctor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 general internal medicine doctors resumes in Zippia's database.
General internal medicine doctor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 56% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
General internal medicine doctor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general internal medicine doctors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| General Internal Medicine Doctor | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar general internal medicine doctor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by general internal medicine doctors
The most common foreign language among general internal medicine doctors is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 27.3% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Portuguese, 27.3%
- French, 9.1%
General internal medicine doctor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Portuguese | 27.3% |
| French | 9.1% |