General internist demographics and statistics in the US
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General internist gender statistics
34.5% of general internists are women and 65.5% of general internists are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
General internist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
General internist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$224,269
Female income
$199,719
General internist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general internist positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of general internists are female.
General internist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2011 | 71.56% | 28.44% |
| 2012 | 72.26% | 27.74% |
| 2013 | 70.99% | 29.01% |
| 2014 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2015 | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 2016 | 69.76% | 30.24% |
| 2017 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2018 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2019 | 66.51% | 33.49% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
| 2021 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
General internist related jobs gender ratio
We compared general internists 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 Internist | 66% | 34% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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General internist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general internists is White, which makes up 64.9% of all general internists. Comparatively, 20.4% of general internists are Asian and 6.5% of general internists 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 internist race
| General internist 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 internist race and ethnicity over time
See how general internist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General internist 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 internist wage gap by race
According to our data, white general internists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown general internists have the lowest average salary at $219,342.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $219,342 |
| White | $229,923 |
| Black or African American | $219,672 |
| Asian | $229,107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $223,529 |
Average general internist age
See how the average age of general internists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General internist 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 internist age breakdown
The average age of general internists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the general internist population.
General internist age breakdown
| General Internist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
General internist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Doctorate, 25%
- Other Degrees, 29%
General internists by degree level
| General internist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Doctorate | 25% |
| Other Degrees | 29% |
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General internist employment statistics
Most general internists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where general internists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general internists work.
General internist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
General internist jobs by company type
Employees with the general internist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general internists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
General internist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
General internist jobs by industry
The most common industries for general internists are health care, education and non profits.
General internist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 79% |
| Education | 13% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
General internist turnover and employment statistics
General internist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general internists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General internist unemployment rate by year
| Year | General internist 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 internist tenure
The average general internist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 general internists resumes in Zippia's database.
General internist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 52% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
General internist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general internists 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 |
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| General Internist | 13.05% | - |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar general internist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Pediatric Urologist | 9.88% | 14,011 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by general internists
The most common foreign language among general internists is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tamil at 33.3% and Sinhala is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- Tamil, 33.3%
- Sinhala, 33.3%
General internist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| Tamil | 33.3% |
| Sinhala | 33.3% |
