General pediatrician demographics and statistics in the US
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General pediatrician gender statistics
65.7% of general pediatricians are women and 34.3% of general pediatricians are men.
- Female, 65.7%
- Male, 34.3%
General pediatrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.7% |
| Male | 34.3% |
General pediatrician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$168,735
Female income
$148,271
General pediatrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general pediatrician positions over time. Currently, 65.7% of general pediatricians are female.
General pediatrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.19% | 58.81% |
| 2011 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2012 | 40.55% | 59.45% |
| 2013 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2014 | 38.20% | 61.80% |
| 2015 | 38.42% | 61.58% |
| 2016 | 37.66% | 62.34% |
| 2017 | 35.80% | 64.20% |
| 2018 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
General pediatrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared general pediatricians 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 Pediatrician | 34% | 66% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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General pediatrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general pediatricians is White, which makes up 64.0% of all general pediatricians. Comparatively, 17.9% of general pediatricians are Asian and 9.7% of general pediatricians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.0%
- Asian, 17.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
General pediatrician race
| General pediatrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Asian | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
General pediatrician race and ethnicity over time
See how general pediatrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General pediatrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.60% | 5.36% | 16.52% | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 66.65% | 5.44% | 16.44% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 66.72% | 5.20% | 16.10% | 9.50% |
| 2013 | 64.81% | 5.62% | 17.31% | 9.72% |
| 2014 | 65.90% | 5.24% | 16.88% | 9.47% |
| 2015 | 66.02% | 5.10% | 17.10% | 9.53% |
| 2016 | 63.97% | 5.47% | 18.51% | 9.20% |
| 2017 | 64.60% | 5.33% | 17.67% | 9.63% |
| 2018 | 64.02% | 5.41% | 17.89% | 9.74% |
General pediatrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian general pediatricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown general pediatricians have the lowest average salary at $164,948.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $164,948 |
| White | $172,785 |
| Black or African American | $165,602 |
| Asian | $174,051 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $166,505 |
Average general pediatrician age
See how the average age of general pediatricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General pediatrician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 42 |
| White | 51 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 43 |
General pediatrician age breakdown
The average age of general pediatricians is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the general pediatrician population.
General pediatrician age breakdown
| General Pediatrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
General pediatrician educational attainment
The most common degree for general pediatricians is doctoral degree, with 47% of general pediatricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Doctorate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Master's, 10%
- License, 2%
- Other Degrees, 19%
General pediatricians by degree level
| General pediatrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Master's | 10% |
| License | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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General pediatrician employment statistics
Most general pediatricians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where general pediatricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general pediatricians work.
General pediatrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
General pediatrician jobs by company type
Employees with the general pediatrician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general pediatricians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
General pediatrician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 1% |
General pediatrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for general pediatricians are health care, education and non profits.
General pediatrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Education | 16% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
General pediatrician turnover and employment statistics
General pediatrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general pediatricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General pediatrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | General pediatrician 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% |
Average general pediatrician tenure
The average general pediatrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 general pediatricians resumes in Zippia's database.
General pediatrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
General pediatrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general pediatricians 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 |
| General Pediatrician | 9.88% | - |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Professor Of Family Medicine | 13.05% | 57,697 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar general pediatrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Professor Of Family Medicine | 13.05% | 57,697 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by general pediatricians
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
General pediatrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
