Medical doctor md demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical doctor md gender statistics
72.6% of medical doctor mds are women and 27.4% of medical doctor mds are men.
- Female, 72.6%
- Male, 27.4%
Medical doctor md gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.6% |
| Male | 27.4% |
Medical doctor md gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,464
Female income
$48,763
Medical doctor md gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical doctor md positions over time. Currently, 72.6% of medical doctor mds are female.
Medical doctor md gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.87% | 81.13% |
| 2011 | 23.20% | 76.80% |
| 2012 | 23.49% | 76.51% |
| 2013 | 24.76% | 75.24% |
| 2014 | 24.87% | 75.13% |
| 2015 | 28.51% | 71.49% |
| 2016 | 29.61% | 70.39% |
| 2017 | 27.81% | 72.19% |
| 2018 | 27.20% | 72.80% |
| 2019 | 30.70% | 69.30% |
| 2020 | 27.40% | 72.60% |
| 2021 | 27.39% | 72.61% |
Medical doctor md related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical doctor mds with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Medical Doctor MD | 27% | 73% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Medical doctor md demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical doctor mds is White, which makes up 50.3% of all medical doctor mds. Comparatively, 24.2% of medical doctor mds are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of medical doctor mds are Black or African American.
- White, 50.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.2%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical doctor md race
| Medical doctor md race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical doctor md race and ethnicity over time
See how medical doctor md racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical doctor md race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.66% | 10.91% | 7.65% | 21.54% |
| 2011 | 56.57% | 11.16% | 7.57% | 21.43% |
| 2012 | 55.25% | 11.87% | 7.39% | 21.82% |
| 2013 | 56.12% | 11.46% | 7.69% | 21.70% |
| 2014 | 56.38% | 10.96% | 7.29% | 22.40% |
| 2015 | 55.43% | 11.56% | 7.25% | 22.76% |
| 2016 | 54.19% | 10.10% | 8.02% | 23.78% |
| 2017 | 54.25% | 9.79% | 8.65% | 23.78% |
| 2018 | 53.21% | 10.31% | 8.04% | 24.66% |
| 2019 | 55.31% | 9.62% | 8.82% | 22.36% |
| 2020 | 53.54% | 9.76% | 9.36% | 22.20% |
| 2021 | 50.29% | 10.06% | 9.83% | 24.23% |
Medical doctor md wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical doctor mds have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White medical doctor mds have the lowest average salary at $50,433.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,788 |
| White | $50,433 |
| Black or African American | $51,374 |
| Asian | $52,865 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,892 |
Average medical doctor md age
See how the average age of medical doctor mds varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical doctor md age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Medical doctor md age breakdown
The average age of medical doctor mds is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the medical doctor md population.
Medical doctor md age breakdown
| Medical Doctor MD Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Medical doctor md educational attainment
The most common degree for medical doctor mds is bachelor's degree, with 39% of medical doctor mds earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 15%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 21%
Medical doctor mds by degree level
| Medical doctor md degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 21% |
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Medical doctor md wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical doctor mds with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,375 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical doctor mds earn a median annual income of $52,419 compared to $52,071 for medical doctor mds with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,375 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,909 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,419 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,071 |
Medical doctor md employment statistics
Company size where medical doctor mds work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical doctor mds work.
Medical doctor md jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Medical doctor md turnover and employment statistics
Medical doctor md unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical doctor mds between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical doctor md unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical doctor md unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average medical doctor md tenure
The average medical doctor md stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 medical doctor mds resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical doctor md tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Medical doctor md LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical doctor mds 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant To The Chairperson | 4.40% | 9,523 |
| Medical Doctor MD | 5.81% | - |
| Phlebotomy Supervisor | 7.76% | 61,376 |
| Senior Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 44,673 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Massage Operator | 13.02% | 38,389 |
Similar medical doctor md jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant To The Chairperson | 4.40% | 9,523 |
| Phlebotomy Supervisor | 7.76% | 61,376 |
| Senior Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 44,673 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Massage Operator | 13.02% | 38,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical doctor mds
The most common foreign language among medical doctor mds is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- French, 7.1%
- Italian, 7.1%
Medical doctor md languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Italian | 7.1% |