Medical resident demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical resident gender statistics
52.8% of medical residents are women and 47.2% of medical residents are men.
- Female, 52.8%
- Male, 47.2%
Medical resident gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% |
| Male | 47.2% |
Medical resident gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,961
Female income
$57,826
Medical resident gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical resident positions over time. Currently, 52.8% of medical residents are female.
Medical resident gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.75% | 51.25% |
| 2011 | 50.70% | 49.30% |
| 2012 | 52.21% | 47.79% |
| 2013 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
| 2014 | 48.75% | 51.25% |
| 2015 | 49.52% | 50.48% |
| 2016 | 49.46% | 50.54% |
| 2017 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2018 | 47.16% | 52.84% |
| 2019 | 45.53% | 54.47% |
| 2020 | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 2021 | 47.19% | 52.81% |
Medical resident related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical residents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Medical Resident | 47% | 53% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Medical resident demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical residents is White, which makes up 45.9% of all medical residents. Comparatively, 22.7% of medical residents are Black or African American and 16.5% of medical residents are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 45.9%
- Black or African American, 22.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Medical resident race
| Medical resident race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 45.9% |
| Black or African American | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Medical resident race and ethnicity over time
See how medical resident racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical resident race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.03% | 24.44% | 6.64% | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 48.84% | 25.31% | 6.73% | 15.29% |
| 2012 | 48.93% | 24.52% | 6.90% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 49.60% | 23.81% | 7.02% | 15.75% |
| 2014 | 47.24% | 25.34% | 7.26% | 16.21% |
| 2015 | 47.10% | 24.84% | 7.53% | 16.69% |
| 2016 | 46.26% | 24.87% | 7.52% | 17.23% |
| 2017 | 46.66% | 23.81% | 7.63% | 17.52% |
| 2018 | 50.43% | 21.65% | 7.95% | 16.13% |
| 2019 | 49.61% | 22.51% | 7.93% | 15.98% |
| 2020 | 48.12% | 20.95% | 8.39% | 16.16% |
| 2021 | 45.87% | 22.70% | 8.50% | 16.54% |
Medical resident wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical residents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White medical residents have the lowest average salary at $58,409.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,541 |
| White | $58,409 |
| Black or African American | $58,838 |
| Asian | $60,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,711 |
Average medical resident age
See how the average age of medical residents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical resident age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Medical resident age breakdown
The average age of medical residents is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the medical resident population.
Medical resident age breakdown
| Medical Resident Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Medical resident educational attainment
The most common degree for medical residents is doctoral degree, with 35% of medical residents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Doctorate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Medical residents by degree level
| Medical resident degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Medical resident wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical residents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,845 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical residents earn a median annual income of $59,823 compared to $58,873 for medical residents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,845 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,210 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,823 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,873 |
Medical resident employment statistics
Most medical residents work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical residents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical residents work.
Medical resident jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Medical resident jobs by company type
Employees with the medical resident job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical residents prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical resident jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 2% |
Medical resident jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical residents are health care, education and manufacturing.
Medical resident industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 61% |
| Education | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Medical resident turnover and employment statistics
Medical resident unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical residents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical resident unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical resident unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average medical resident tenure
The average medical resident stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 763 medical residents resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical resident tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Medical resident LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical residents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Attendant | 6.05% | 163,246 |
| Medical Resident | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Delivery Technician | 7.30% | 33,738 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Similar medical resident jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| VET Assistant | 3.36% | 6,591 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Attendant | 6.05% | 163,246 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Delivery Technician | 7.30% | 33,738 |
| Orderly | 10.58% | 122,712 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical residents
The most common foreign language among medical residents is Spanish at 39.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 39.1%
- French, 13.0%
- Arabic, 13.0%
- Mandarin, 6.5%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 24.1%
Medical resident languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.1% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Arabic | 13.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 24.1% |
