General internal medicine physician demographics and statistics in the US
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General internal medicine physician gender statistics
42.5% of general internal medicine physicians are women and 57.5% of general internal medicine physicians are men.
- Male, 57.5%
- Female, 42.5%
General internal medicine physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.5% |
| Female | 42.5% |
General internal medicine physician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$197,328
Female income
$170,645
General internal medicine physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general internal medicine physician positions over time. Currently, 42.5% of general internal medicine physicians are female.
General internal medicine physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.58% | 34.42% |
| 2011 | 64.18% | 35.82% |
| 2012 | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 2013 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
| 2014 | 62.70% | 37.30% |
| 2015 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2016 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2017 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2018 | 58.66% | 41.34% |
| 2019 | 58.58% | 41.42% |
| 2020 | 57.11% | 42.89% |
| 2021 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
General internal medicine physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared general internal medicine physicians 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 Physician | 57% | 43% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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General internal medicine physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general internal medicine physicians is White, which makes up 64.9% of all general internal medicine physicians. Comparatively, 20.4% of general internal medicine physicians are Asian and 6.5% of general internal medicine physicians 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 physician race
| General internal medicine physician 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 physician race and ethnicity over time
See how general internal medicine physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General internal medicine physician 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 physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white general internal medicine physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown general internal medicine physicians have the lowest average salary at $191,910.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $191,910 |
| White | $203,581 |
| Black or African American | $192,272 |
| Asian | $202,676 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $196,512 |
Average general internal medicine physician age
See how the average age of general internal medicine physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General internal medicine physician 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 physician age breakdown
The average age of general internal medicine physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the general internal medicine physician population.
General internal medicine physician age breakdown
| General Internal Medicine Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
General internal medicine physician educational attainment
The most common degree for general internal medicine physicians is doctoral degree, with 52% of general internal medicine physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Doctorate, 52%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
General internal medicine physicians by degree level
| General internal medicine physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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General internal medicine physician employment statistics
Company size where general internal medicine physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general internal medicine physicians work.
General internal medicine physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
General internal medicine physician turnover and employment statistics
General internal medicine physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general internal medicine physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General internal medicine physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | General internal medicine physician 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 physician tenure
The average general internal medicine physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 general internal medicine physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
General internal medicine physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
General internal medicine physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general internal medicine physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar general internal medicine physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,316 |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by general internal medicine physicians
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 42.9%
General internal medicine physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 42.9% |
