General surgery physician assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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General surgery physician assistant gender statistics
62.0% of general surgery physician assistants are women and 38.0% of general surgery physician assistants are men.
- Female, 62.0%
- Male, 38.0%
General surgery physician assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.0% |
| Male | 38.0% |
General surgery physician assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$181,320
Female income
$158,359
General surgery physician assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general surgery physician assistant positions over time. Currently, 62.0% of general surgery physician assistants are female.
General surgery physician assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.46% | 59.54% |
| 2011 | 42.29% | 57.71% |
| 2012 | 41.12% | 58.88% |
| 2013 | 38.66% | 61.34% |
| 2014 | 40.95% | 59.05% |
| 2015 | 40.82% | 59.18% |
| 2016 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2017 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2018 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
| 2019 | 41.31% | 58.69% |
| 2020 | 43.19% | 56.81% |
| 2021 | 37.98% | 62.02% |
General surgery physician assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared general surgery physician assistants 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 Surgery Physician Assistant | 38% | 62% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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General surgery physician assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general surgery physician assistants is White, which makes up 67.1% of all general surgery physician assistants. Comparatively, 11.9% of general surgery physician assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of general surgery physician assistants are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
General surgery physician assistant race
| General surgery physician assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
General surgery physician assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how general surgery physician assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General surgery physician assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.62% | 6.93% | 8.92% | 11.48% |
| 2011 | 69.36% | 7.15% | 9.04% | 11.37% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 7.85% | 8.70% | 12.36% |
| 2013 | 68.58% | 8.17% | 10.71% | 10.00% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 5.46% | 8.96% | 8.96% |
| 2015 | 70.31% | 6.75% | 9.75% | 11.05% |
| 2016 | 73.99% | 5.68% | 8.00% | 9.76% |
| 2017 | 75.55% | 4.29% | 8.51% | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 70.74% | 5.28% | 11.03% | 10.61% |
| 2019 | 70.32% | 5.61% | 10.97% | 9.96% |
| 2020 | 67.50% | 5.34% | 11.64% | 11.32% |
| 2021 | 67.15% | 5.43% | 11.39% | 11.90% |
General surgery physician assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown general surgery physician assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american general surgery physician assistants have the lowest average salary at $170,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $196,553 |
| White | $180,503 |
| Black or African American | $170,955 |
| Asian | $181,004 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $178,522 |
Average general surgery physician assistant age
See how the average age of general surgery physician assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
General surgery physician assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 54.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 44.5 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
General surgery physician assistant age breakdown
The average age of general surgery physician assistants is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the general surgery physician assistant population.
General surgery physician assistant age breakdown
| General Surgery Physician Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
General surgery physician assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for general surgery physician assistants is bachelor's degree, with 45% of general surgery physician assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 40% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 40%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
General surgery physician assistants by degree level
| General surgery physician assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 40% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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General surgery physician assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $281,252 |
| Doctorate Degree | $266,792 |
General surgery physician assistant employment statistics
Most general surgery physician assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where general surgery physician assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general surgery physician assistants work.
General surgery physician assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
General surgery physician assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the general surgery physician assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general surgery physician assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
General surgery physician assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 3% |
General surgery physician assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for general surgery physician assistants are health care, education and professional.
General surgery physician assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 76% |
| Education | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
General surgery physician assistant turnover and employment statistics
General surgery physician assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general surgery physician assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General surgery physician assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | General surgery physician assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 1.65% |
Average general surgery physician assistant tenure
The average general surgery physician assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 187 general surgery physician assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
General surgery physician assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
General surgery physician assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general surgery physician assistants 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/Language Therapist | 5.69% | 45,699 |
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar general surgery physician assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech/Language Therapist | 5.69% | 45,699 |
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by general surgery physician assistants
The most common foreign language among general surgery physician assistants is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.1% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Armenian, 7.1%
- Other, 14.5%
General surgery physician assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Armenian | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.5% |
