Hand surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand surgeon demographics by:
Hand surgeon gender statistics
79.1% of hand surgeons are women and 20.9% of hand surgeons are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Hand surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Hand surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$339,796
Female income
$293,496
Hand surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand surgeon positions over time. Currently, 79.1% of hand surgeons are female.
Hand surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.22% | 88.78% |
| 2011 | 10.62% | 89.38% |
| 2012 | 10.96% | 89.04% |
| 2013 | 10.36% | 89.64% |
| 2014 | 10.03% | 89.97% |
| 2015 | 10.12% | 89.88% |
| 2016 | 9.83% | 90.17% |
| 2017 | 9.14% | 90.86% |
| 2018 | 21.70% | 78.30% |
| 2019 | 24.68% | 75.32% |
| 2020 | 21.18% | 78.82% |
| 2021 | 20.93% | 79.07% |
Hand surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand surgeons 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% |
| Hand Surgeon | 21% | 79% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Hand surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all hand surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of hand surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of hand surgeons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.6%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Hand surgeon race
| Hand surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Hand surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how hand surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand surgeon 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 | 68.74% | 4.15% | 18.77% | 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 | 80.41% | 2.37% | 9.64% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 81.74% | 2.00% | 9.42% | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 79.90% | 0.87% | 9.44% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 1.81% | 12.67% | 5.01% |
Hand surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hand surgeons have the lowest average salary at $330,616.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $331,336 |
| White | $350,258 |
| Black or African American | $330,616 |
| Asian | $349,532 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $337,771 |
Average hand surgeon age
See how the average age of hand surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hand surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Hand surgeon age breakdown
The average age of hand surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the hand surgeon population.
Hand surgeon age breakdown
| Hand Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Hand surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for hand surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 35% of hand surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Hand surgeons by degree level
| Hand surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Hand surgeon employment statistics
Most hand surgeons work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hand surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand surgeons work.
Hand surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Hand surgeon jobs by company type
Employees with the hand surgeon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hand surgeons prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Hand surgeon jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 10% |
Hand surgeon jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand surgeons are health care, manufacturing and government.
Hand surgeon industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 58% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Hand surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Hand surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand surgeon 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 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average hand surgeon tenure
The average hand surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 hand surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hand surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand surgeons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Hand Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Environmental Health Physician | 13.05% | 121,763 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar hand surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Environmental Health Physician | 13.05% | 121,763 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand surgeons
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hand surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
