In-house physician demographics and statistics in the US
In-house physician demographics research summary. Zippia estimates in-house physician demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our in-house physician estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about in-house physicians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 121,961 in-house physicians currently employed in the United States.
- 41.4% of all in-house physicians are women, while 58.6% are men.
- The average in-house physician age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of in-house physicians is White (60.0%), followed by Asian (20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Black or African American (5.2%).
- In-house physicians are most in-demand in Lansing, MI.
- The media industry is the highest-paying for in-house physicians.
- 13% of all in-house physicians are LGBT.
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In-house physician demographics by:
In-house physician gender statistics
41.4% of in-house physicians are women and 58.6% of in-house physicians are men.
- Male, 58.6%
- Female, 41.4%
In-house physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.6% |
| Female | 41.4% |
In-house physician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$204,758
Female income
$180,243
In-house physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in in-house physician positions over time. Currently, 41.4% of in-house physicians are female.
In-house physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2011 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 2012 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2013 | 64.59% | 35.41% |
| 2014 | 63.76% | 36.24% |
| 2015 | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| 2016 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2017 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2018 | 59.76% | 40.24% |
| 2019 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2020 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2021 | 58.61% | 41.39% |
In-house physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared in-house 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% |
| In-House Physician | 59% | 41% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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In-house physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among in-house physicians is White, which makes up 60.0% of all in-house physicians. Comparatively, 20.4% of in-house physicians are Asian and 9.7% of in-house physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.0%
- Asian, 20.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
In-house physician race
| In-house physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Asian | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
In-house physician race and ethnicity over time
See how in-house physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
In-house physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.70% | 5.20% | 18.02% | 8.73% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 5.28% | 17.94% | 8.58% |
| 2012 | 65.82% | 5.04% | 17.60% | 9.11% |
| 2013 | 63.90% | 5.46% | 18.81% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 64.99% | 5.08% | 18.38% | 9.08% |
| 2015 | 65.12% | 4.94% | 18.60% | 9.14% |
| 2016 | 63.07% | 5.31% | 20.01% | 8.81% |
| 2017 | 63.69% | 5.17% | 19.17% | 9.24% |
| 2018 | 63.11% | 5.25% | 19.39% | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 63.36% | 4.84% | 19.99% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 60.86% | 5.08% | 20.12% | 9.59% |
| 2021 | 60.02% | 5.22% | 20.41% | 9.70% |
In-house physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white in-house physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown in-house physicians have the lowest average salary at $199,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $199,560 |
| White | $210,552 |
| Black or African American | $199,962 |
| Asian | $209,838 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $204,145 |
Average in-house physician age
See how the average age of in-house physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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In-house 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 |
In-house physician age breakdown
The average age of in-house physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the in-house physician population.
In-house physician age breakdown
| In-House Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
In-house physician educational attainment
The most common degree for in-house physicians is bachelor's degree, with 38% of in-house physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 35% and doctoral degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Doctorate, 35%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 15%
In-house physicians by degree level
| In-house physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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In-house physician employment statistics
Company size where in-house physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where in-house physicians work.
In-house physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
In-house physician jobs by company type
Employees with the in-house physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most in-house physicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
In-house physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 91% |
| Government | 1% |
In-house physician turnover and employment statistics
In-house physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for in-house physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In-house physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | In-house 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 in-house physician tenure
The average in-house physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 348 in-house physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
In-house physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
In-house physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of in-house 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 Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar in-house physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 5.69% | 22,779 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by in-house physicians
The most common foreign language among in-house physicians is Spanish at 73.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 10.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 73.7%
- Arabic, 10.5%
- Korean, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
- Japanese, 5.3%
In-house physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.7% |
| Arabic | 10.5% |
| Korean | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
