Neonatologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Neonatologist demographics by:
Neonatologist gender statistics
48.7% of neonatologists are women and 51.3% of neonatologists are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
Neonatologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Neonatologist gender pay gap
Women earn 76¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$209,668
Female income
$159,289
Neonatologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neonatologist positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of neonatologists are female.
Neonatologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.38% | 41.62% |
| 2011 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2012 | 57.74% | 42.26% |
| 2013 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2014 | 55.32% | 44.68% |
| 2015 | 55.55% | 44.45% |
| 2016 | 54.75% | 45.25% |
| 2017 | 52.76% | 47.24% |
| 2018 | 52.40% | 47.60% |
| 2019 | 52.54% | 47.46% |
| 2020 | 50.94% | 49.06% |
| 2021 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
Neonatologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared neonatologists 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% |
| Neonatologist | 51% | 49% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Neonatologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neonatologists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all neonatologists. Comparatively, 19.9% of neonatologists are Asian and 6.4% of neonatologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.6%
- Asian, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Neonatologist race
| Neonatologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Asian | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Neonatologist race and ethnicity over time
See how neonatologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Neonatologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.58% | 3.90% | 18.00% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 70.62% | 3.97% | 17.92% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 70.69% | 3.73% | 17.57% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 68.78% | 4.15% | 18.78% | 6.15% |
| 2014 | 69.87% | 3.78% | 18.35% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 69.99% | 3.63% | 18.58% | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 67.95% | 4.01% | 19.99% | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 68.57% | 3.87% | 19.15% | 6.06% |
| 2018 | 68.70% | 3.86% | 18.81% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 69.05% | 3.44% | 19.33% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 66.60% | 3.60% | 19.44% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 65.62% | 3.79% | 19.91% | 6.43% |
Neonatologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white neonatologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american neonatologists have the lowest average salary at $198,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $202,222 |
| White | $222,150 |
| Black or African American | $198,575 |
| Asian | $218,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $207,609 |
Average neonatologist age
See how the average age of neonatologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Neonatologist 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 |
Neonatologist age breakdown
The average age of neonatologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the neonatologist population.
Neonatologist age breakdown
| Neonatologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Neonatologist educational attainment
The most common degree for neonatologists is doctoral degree, with 56% of neonatologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 12% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Doctorate, 56%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 24%
Neonatologists by degree level
| Neonatologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 24% |
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Neonatologist employment statistics
Company size where neonatologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where neonatologists work.
Neonatologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 51% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Neonatologist turnover and employment statistics
Neonatologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neonatologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Neonatologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neonatologist 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 neonatologist tenure
The average neonatologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 neonatologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Neonatologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Neonatologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neonatologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Neonatologist | 12.85% | - |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar neonatologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
