Md ophthalmologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Md ophthalmologist gender statistics
82.4% of md ophthalmologists are women and 17.6% of md ophthalmologists are men.
- Female, 82.4%
- Male, 17.6%
Md ophthalmologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.4% |
| Male | 17.6% |
Md ophthalmologist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$368,410
Female income
$316,871
Md ophthalmologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in md ophthalmologist positions over time. Currently, 82.4% of md ophthalmologists are female.
Md ophthalmologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.22% | 77.78% |
| 2011 | 21.18% | 78.82% |
| 2012 | 21.76% | 78.24% |
| 2013 | 20.72% | 79.28% |
| 2014 | 20.13% | 79.87% |
| 2015 | 20.28% | 79.72% |
| 2016 | 19.76% | 80.24% |
| 2017 | 18.53% | 81.47% |
| 2018 | 18.31% | 81.69% |
| 2019 | 18.39% | 81.61% |
| 2020 | 17.45% | 82.55% |
| 2021 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
Md ophthalmologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared md ophthalmologists 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% |
| MD Ophthalmologist | 18% | 82% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Md ophthalmologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among md ophthalmologists is White, which makes up 62.0% of all md ophthalmologists. Comparatively, 18.6% of md ophthalmologists are Asian and 9.7% of md ophthalmologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Md ophthalmologist race
| Md ophthalmologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Md ophthalmologist race and ethnicity over time
See how md ophthalmologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Md ophthalmologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.93% | 5.24% | 16.64% | 8.83% |
| 2011 | 66.98% | 5.32% | 16.57% | 8.68% |
| 2012 | 67.05% | 5.08% | 16.22% | 9.20% |
| 2013 | 65.14% | 5.50% | 17.43% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 66.23% | 5.12% | 17.00% | 9.17% |
| 2015 | 66.35% | 4.97% | 17.22% | 9.23% |
| 2016 | 64.30% | 5.35% | 18.64% | 8.90% |
| 2017 | 64.93% | 5.21% | 17.80% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 65.05% | 5.20% | 17.46% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 65.41% | 4.79% | 17.98% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 4.94% | 18.09% | 9.60% |
| 2021 | 61.98% | 5.13% | 18.56% | 9.70% |
Md ophthalmologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white md ophthalmologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american md ophthalmologists have the lowest average salary at $358,681.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $361,744 |
| White | $379,904 |
| Black or African American | $358,681 |
| Asian | $376,155 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $366,022 |
Average md ophthalmologist age
See how the average age of md ophthalmologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Md ophthalmologist 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 |
Md ophthalmologist age breakdown
The average age of md ophthalmologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the md ophthalmologist population.
Md ophthalmologist age breakdown
| MD Ophthalmologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Md ophthalmologist educational attainment
The most common degree for md ophthalmologists is bachelor's degree, with 36% of md ophthalmologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 27% and doctoral degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Doctorate, 27%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Md ophthalmologists by degree level
| Md ophthalmologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 27% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Md ophthalmologist turnover and employment statistics
Md ophthalmologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for md ophthalmologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Md ophthalmologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Md ophthalmologist 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 md ophthalmologist tenure
The average md ophthalmologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 md ophthalmologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Md ophthalmologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Md ophthalmologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of md ophthalmologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| MD Ophthalmologist | 12.85% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Anesthesiologist General And Cardiothoracic | 13.05% | 64,186 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar md ophthalmologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Anesthesiologist General And Cardiothoracic | 13.05% | 64,186 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by md ophthalmologists
The most common foreign language among md ophthalmologists is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bosnian at 10.0% and Serbian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Bosnian, 10.0%
- Serbian, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Md ophthalmologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Bosnian | 10.0% |
| Serbian | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
