Neonatologist Demographics and Statistics In The US
Neonatologist Statistics By Gender
48.7% of neonatologists are women and 51.3% of neonatologists are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
Neonatologists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Gender Pay Gap For Neonatologist
Women Earn 76ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Neonatologist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the neonatologist position over time.
Neonatologist Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Neonatologist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among neonatologists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all neonatologists. Comparatively, there are 19.9% of the Asian ethnicity and 6.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among neonatologists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Neonatologist Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $202,222 |
| White | $222,150 |
| Black or African American | $198,575 |
| Asian | $218,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $207,609 |
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Average Age of a Neonatologist
We determined the average age of neonatologists based on ethnicity and gender.
Neonatologist Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of neonatologist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of neonatologists is 40+ years old, which represents 72% of the population.
Neonatologist Age
| Neonatologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Types of Neonatologist Degree Levels
The most common degree for neonatologists is doctoral degree 56% of neonatologists earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 12% and rounding it off is master's degree with 8%.
- Doctorate, 56%
- Bachelors, 12%
- Masters, 8%
- Other Degrees, 24%
Neonatologists By Education
| Neonatologist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 56% |
| Bachelors | 12% |
| Masters | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 24% |
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Neonatologist Employment Statistics
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire neonatologists.
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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of neonatologists changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Neonatologist Stay in a Job
By looking over 52 neonatologists resumes, we figured out that the average neonatologist enjoys staying at their job for 11+ years for a percentage of 26%.
Neonatologist Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Neonatologists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to neonatologists.
| 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 |
Neonatologist 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 |
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Where Do Neonatologists Earn The Most?
Neonatologists earn the most in North Dakota, where the average neonatologist salary is $192,135. The map here shows where neonatologists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
