General practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
General practitioner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates general practitioner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our general practitioner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about general practitioners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 16,760 general practitioners currently employed in the United States.
- 39.1% of all general practitioners are women, while 60.9% are men.
- The average general practitioner age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of general practitioners is White (61.3%), followed by Asian (19.1%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Black or African American (5.2%).
- General practitioners are most in-demand in Lawrence, MA.
- Oklahoma City, OK pays an annual average wage of $191,056, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women general practitioners earned 85% of what men earned.
- Maine is the best state for general practitioners to live.
- General practitioners are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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General practitioner demographics by:
General practitioner gender statistics
39.1% of general practitioners are women and 60.9% of general practitioners are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
General practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
General practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$180,292
Female income
$153,433
General practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general practitioner positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of general practitioners are female.
General practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.65% | 31.35% |
| 2011 | 67.32% | 32.68% |
| 2012 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2013 | 66.70% | 33.30% |
| 2014 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2015 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2016 | 65.38% | 34.62% |
| 2017 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2018 | 61.99% | 38.01% |
| 2019 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2020 | 60.48% | 39.52% |
| 2021 | 60.86% | 39.14% |
General practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared general practitioners 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 Practitioner | 61% | 39% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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General practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general practitioners is White, which makes up 61.3% of all general practitioners. Comparatively, 19.1% of general practitioners are Asian and 9.7% of general practitioners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.3%
- Asian, 19.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
General practitioner race
| General practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Asian | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
General practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how general practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.01% | 5.21% | 16.67% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 67.06% | 5.29% | 16.60% | 8.61% |
| 2012 | 67.13% | 5.05% | 16.25% | 9.13% |
| 2013 | 65.22% | 5.47% | 17.46% | 9.36% |
| 2014 | 66.31% | 5.09% | 17.03% | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 66.43% | 4.94% | 17.25% | 9.16% |
| 2016 | 64.38% | 5.32% | 18.67% | 8.83% |
| 2017 | 65.01% | 5.18% | 17.83% | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 64.43% | 5.26% | 18.04% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 64.68% | 4.85% | 18.65% | 9.08% |
| 2020 | 62.17% | 5.09% | 18.77% | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 61.33% | 5.23% | 19.07% | 9.72% |
General practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white general practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown general practitioners have the lowest average salary at $174,522.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $174,522 |
| White | $186,770 |
| Black or African American | $174,967 |
| Asian | $185,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $179,610 |
Average general practitioner age
See how the average age of general practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General practitioner 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 practitioner age breakdown
The average age of general practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the general practitioner population.
General practitioner age breakdown
| General Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
General practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for general practitioners is doctoral degree, with 50% of general practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Doctorate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
General practitioners by degree level
| General practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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General practitioner employment statistics
Most general practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where general practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general practitioners work.
General practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
General practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the general practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general practitioners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
General practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 7% |
General practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for general practitioners are health care, education and government.
General practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 73% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
General practitioner turnover and employment statistics
General practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | General practitioner 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 practitioner tenure
The average general practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,112 general practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
General practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
General practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general practitioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Clinician | 5.69% | 36,281 |
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| General Practitioner | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar general practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Clinician | 5.69% | 36,281 |
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by general practitioners
The most common foreign language among general practitioners is Spanish at 34.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 23.7% and French is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 34.0%
- Arabic, 23.7%
- French, 9.8%
- Hindi, 4.6%
- Russian, 4.6%
- Other, 23.3%
General practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.0% |
| Arabic | 23.7% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Hindi | 4.6% |
| Russian | 4.6% |
| Other | 23.3% |
