Internal medicine doctor demographics and statistics in the US
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Internal medicine doctor gender statistics
75.7% of internal medicine doctors are women and 24.3% of internal medicine doctors are men.
- Female, 75.7%
- Male, 24.3%
Internal medicine doctor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.7% |
| Male | 24.3% |
Internal medicine doctor gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$161,913
Female income
$139,423
Internal medicine doctor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internal medicine doctor positions over time. Currently, 75.7% of internal medicine doctors are female.
Internal medicine doctor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.08% | 68.92% |
| 2011 | 29.79% | 70.21% |
| 2012 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2013 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2014 | 28.47% | 71.53% |
| 2015 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2016 | 28.00% | 72.00% |
| 2017 | 26.42% | 73.58% |
| 2018 | 25.15% | 74.85% |
| 2019 | 25.08% | 74.92% |
| 2020 | 23.97% | 76.03% |
| 2021 | 24.26% | 75.74% |
Internal medicine doctor related jobs gender ratio
We compared internal medicine doctors 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% |
| Internal Medicine Doctor | 24% | 76% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Internal medicine doctor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internal medicine doctors is White, which makes up 61.1% of all internal medicine doctors. Comparatively, 19.0% of internal medicine doctors are Asian and 10.0% of internal medicine doctors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.1%
- Asian, 19.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Internal medicine doctor race
| Internal medicine doctor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Asian | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Internal medicine doctor race and ethnicity over time
See how internal medicine doctor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internal medicine doctor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.75% | 5.31% | 16.57% | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 66.79% | 5.39% | 16.50% | 8.85% |
| 2012 | 66.86% | 5.15% | 16.15% | 9.37% |
| 2013 | 64.95% | 5.57% | 17.36% | 9.60% |
| 2014 | 66.04% | 5.19% | 16.93% | 9.34% |
| 2015 | 66.16% | 5.04% | 17.15% | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 64.12% | 5.42% | 18.57% | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 64.74% | 5.28% | 17.73% | 9.50% |
| 2018 | 64.16% | 5.36% | 17.95% | 9.62% |
| 2019 | 64.41% | 4.95% | 18.55% | 9.32% |
| 2020 | 61.90% | 5.19% | 18.68% | 9.85% |
| 2021 | 61.07% | 5.33% | 18.97% | 9.96% |
Internal medicine doctor wage gap by race
According to our data, white internal medicine doctors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown internal medicine doctors have the lowest average salary at $157,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $157,339 |
| White | $167,196 |
| Black or African American | $157,644 |
| Asian | $166,431 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $161,224 |
Average internal medicine doctor age
See how the average age of internal medicine doctors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internal medicine doctor 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 |
Internal medicine doctor age breakdown
The average age of internal medicine doctors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the internal medicine doctor population.
Internal medicine doctor age breakdown
| Internal Medicine Doctor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Internal medicine doctor educational attainment
The most common degree for internal medicine doctors is bachelor's degree, with 33% of internal medicine doctors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 15% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 27%
Internal medicine doctors by degree level
| Internal medicine doctor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 27% |
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Internal medicine doctor employment statistics
Company size where internal medicine doctors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internal medicine doctors work.
Internal medicine doctor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Internal medicine doctor turnover and employment statistics
Internal medicine doctor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internal medicine doctors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internal medicine doctor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internal medicine doctor 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 internal medicine doctor tenure
The average internal medicine doctor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 165 internal medicine doctors resumes in Zippia's database.
Internal medicine doctor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Internal medicine doctor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internal medicine doctors 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 Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| Internal Medicine Doctor | 13.05% | - |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar internal medicine doctor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by internal medicine doctors
The most common foreign language among internal medicine doctors is Spanish at 42.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 7.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 42.3%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Korean, 7.7%
- Khmer, 3.8%
- Vietnamese, 3.8%
- Other, 34.7%
Internal medicine doctor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.3% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Korean | 7.7% |
| Khmer | 3.8% |
| Vietnamese | 3.8% |
| Other | 34.7% |
