Hospital medicine director demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospital medicine director gender statistics
42.9% of hospital medicine directors are women and 57.1% of hospital medicine directors are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Hospital medicine director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Hospital medicine director gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$189,806
Female income
$151,595
Hospital medicine director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospital medicine director positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of hospital medicine directors are female.
Hospital medicine director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.99% | 36.01% |
| 2011 | 62.57% | 37.43% |
| 2012 | 63.38% | 36.62% |
| 2013 | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 2014 | 61.06% | 38.94% |
| 2015 | 61.29% | 38.71% |
| 2016 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2017 | 58.59% | 41.41% |
| 2018 | 58.24% | 41.76% |
| 2019 | 58.37% | 41.63% |
| 2020 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2021 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
Hospital medicine director related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospital medicine directors 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% |
| Hospital Medicine Director | 57% | 43% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Hospital medicine director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospital medicine directors is White, which makes up 65.6% of all hospital medicine directors. Comparatively, 19.9% of hospital medicine directors are Asian and 6.4% of hospital medicine directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.6%
- Asian, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Hospital medicine director race
| Hospital medicine director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Asian | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Hospital medicine director race and ethnicity over time
See how hospital medicine director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospital medicine director 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 | 68.78% | 4.15% | 18.78% | 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 | 68.70% | 3.86% | 18.81% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 69.05% | 3.44% | 19.33% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 66.60% | 3.60% | 19.44% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 65.62% | 3.79% | 19.91% | 6.43% |
Hospital medicine director wage gap by race
According to our data, white hospital medicine directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hospital medicine directors have the lowest average salary at $181,221.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $184,120 |
| White | $199,120 |
| Black or African American | $181,221 |
| Asian | $196,788 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $188,419 |
Average hospital medicine director age
See how the average age of hospital medicine directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospital medicine director 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 |
Hospital medicine director age breakdown
The average age of hospital medicine directors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the hospital medicine director population.
Hospital medicine director age breakdown
| Hospital Medicine Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Hospital medicine director educational attainment
The most common degree for hospital medicine directors is bachelor's degree, with 27% of hospital medicine directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 33%
Hospital medicine directors by degree level
| Hospital medicine director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 33% |
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Hospital medicine director employment statistics
Company size where hospital medicine directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospital medicine directors work.
Hospital medicine director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 69% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Hospital medicine director turnover and employment statistics
Hospital medicine director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospital medicine directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital medicine director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospital medicine director 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 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 0.69% |
Average hospital medicine director tenure
The average hospital medicine director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 hospital medicine directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospital medicine director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 20% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Hospital medicine director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospital medicine directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Hospital Medicine Director | 12.85% | - |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Family Physician | 13.05% | 47,352 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar hospital medicine director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Family Physician | 13.05% | 47,352 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospital medicine directors
The most common foreign language among hospital medicine directors is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Dutch, 33.3%
Hospital medicine director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Dutch | 33.3% |