Gynecologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Gynecologist demographics by:
Gynecologist gender statistics
82.0% of gynecologists are women and 18.0% of gynecologists are men.
- Female, 82.0%
- Male, 18.0%
Gynecologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.0% |
| Male | 18.0% |
Gynecologist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$360,890
Female income
$309,500
Gynecologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gynecologist positions over time. Currently, 82.0% of gynecologists are female.
Gynecologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.67% | 76.33% |
| 2011 | 22.58% | 77.42% |
| 2012 | 23.19% | 76.81% |
| 2013 | 22.10% | 77.90% |
| 2014 | 21.48% | 78.52% |
| 2015 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2016 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2017 | 19.80% | 80.20% |
| 2018 | 18.76% | 81.24% |
| 2019 | 18.71% | 81.29% |
| 2020 | 17.81% | 82.19% |
| 2021 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
Gynecologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared gynecologists 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% |
| Gynecologist | 18% | 82% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Gynecologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gynecologists is White, which makes up 61.4% of all gynecologists. Comparatively, 19.1% of gynecologists are Asian and 9.7% of gynecologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.4%
- Asian, 19.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Gynecologist race
| Gynecologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Asian | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Gynecologist race and ethnicity over time
See how gynecologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gynecologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.05% | 5.20% | 16.69% | 8.72% |
| 2011 | 67.10% | 5.28% | 16.61% | 8.57% |
| 2012 | 67.17% | 5.03% | 16.26% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 65.26% | 5.46% | 17.48% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 66.34% | 5.08% | 17.04% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 66.47% | 4.93% | 17.27% | 9.13% |
| 2016 | 64.42% | 5.31% | 18.68% | 8.80% |
| 2017 | 65.04% | 5.17% | 17.84% | 9.23% |
| 2018 | 64.47% | 5.25% | 18.06% | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 64.71% | 4.84% | 18.66% | 9.04% |
| 2020 | 62.21% | 5.08% | 18.79% | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 61.37% | 5.22% | 19.08% | 9.69% |
Gynecologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white gynecologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown gynecologists have the lowest average salary at $350,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $350,422 |
| White | $372,992 |
| Black or African American | $351,120 |
| Asian | $371,239 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $359,313 |
Average gynecologist age
See how the average age of gynecologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gynecologist 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 |
Gynecologist age breakdown
The average age of gynecologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the gynecologist population.
Gynecologist age breakdown
| Gynecologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Gynecologist educational attainment
The most common degree for gynecologists is bachelor's degree, with 36% of gynecologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 21% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Doctorate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Gynecologists by degree level
| Gynecologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
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Gynecologist employment statistics
Company size where gynecologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gynecologists work.
Gynecologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 47% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Gynecologist turnover and employment statistics
Gynecologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gynecologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gynecologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gynecologist 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 gynecologist tenure
The average gynecologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 gynecologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Gynecologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Gynecologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gynecologists 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 Pathology Internship | 5.69% | 72,220 |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Gynecologist | 13.05% | - |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar gynecologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology Internship | 5.69% | 72,220 |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by gynecologists
The most common foreign language among gynecologists is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 18.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Russian, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Uyghur, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Gynecologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Russian | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Uyghur | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |
