Hospitalist physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospitalist physician demographics by:
Hospitalist physician gender statistics
46.2% of hospitalist physicians are women and 53.8% of hospitalist physicians are men.
- Male, 53.8%
- Female, 46.2%
Hospitalist physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.8% |
| Female | 46.2% |
Hospitalist physician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$252,424
Female income
$231,013
Hospitalist physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospitalist physician positions over time. Currently, 46.2% of hospitalist physicians are female.
Hospitalist physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2011 | 60.71% | 39.29% |
| 2012 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2013 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2014 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2015 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2016 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2017 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2018 | 55.03% | 44.97% |
| 2019 | 54.95% | 45.05% |
| 2020 | 53.45% | 46.55% |
| 2021 | 53.85% | 46.15% |
Hospitalist physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospitalist physicians 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% |
| Hospitalist Physician | 54% | 46% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Hospitalist physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospitalist physicians is White, which makes up 61.5% of all hospitalist physicians. Comparatively, 19.1% of hospitalist physicians are Asian and 9.5% of hospitalist physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.5%
- Asian, 19.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Hospitalist physician race
| Hospitalist physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Asian | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Hospitalist physician race and ethnicity over time
See how hospitalist physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospitalist physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.22% | 5.14% | 16.75% | 8.57% |
| 2011 | 67.27% | 5.21% | 16.67% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 67.34% | 4.97% | 16.33% | 8.94% |
| 2013 | 65.43% | 5.39% | 17.54% | 9.17% |
| 2014 | 66.52% | 5.01% | 17.11% | 8.91% |
| 2015 | 66.64% | 4.87% | 17.33% | 8.97% |
| 2016 | 64.59% | 5.24% | 18.74% | 8.64% |
| 2017 | 65.21% | 5.11% | 17.90% | 9.07% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 5.18% | 18.12% | 9.19% |
| 2019 | 64.89% | 4.77% | 18.72% | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 62.38% | 5.02% | 18.85% | 9.42% |
| 2021 | 61.54% | 5.16% | 19.14% | 9.54% |
Hospitalist physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white hospitalist physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hospitalist physicians have the lowest average salary at $247,952.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $247,952 |
| White | $257,367 |
| Black or African American | $248,299 |
| Asian | $256,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $251,898 |
Average hospitalist physician age
See how the average age of hospitalist physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospitalist physician 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 |
Hospitalist physician age breakdown
The average age of hospitalist physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the hospitalist physician population.
Hospitalist physician age breakdown
| Hospitalist Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Hospitalist physician educational attainment
The most common degree for hospitalist physicians is doctoral degree, with 30% of hospitalist physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Doctorate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Hospitalist physicians by degree level
| Hospitalist physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Hospitalist physician employment statistics
Most hospitalist physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospitalist physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospitalist physicians work.
Hospitalist physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Hospitalist physician jobs by company type
Employees with the hospitalist physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospitalist physicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Hospitalist physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 95% |
| Government | 1% |
Hospitalist physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospitalist physicians are health care, professional and non profits.
Hospitalist physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 84% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Hospitalist physician turnover and employment statistics
Hospitalist physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospitalist physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospitalist physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospitalist physician 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 hospitalist physician tenure
The average hospitalist physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 hospitalist physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospitalist physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hospitalist physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospitalist physicians 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 Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar hospitalist physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospitalist physicians
The most common foreign language among hospitalist physicians is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 17.6%
- Russian, 11.8%
- Nepali, 5.9%
- Ukrainian, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Hospitalist physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Russian | 11.8% |
| Nepali | 5.9% |
| Ukrainian | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |
