Nephrologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Nephrologist demographics by:
Nephrologist gender statistics
47.4% of nephrologists are women and 52.6% of nephrologists are men.
- Male, 52.6%
- Female, 47.4%
Nephrologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.6% |
| Female | 47.4% |
Nephrologist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$260,642
Female income
$229,134
Nephrologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nephrologist positions over time. Currently, 47.4% of nephrologists are female.
Nephrologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.69% | 40.31% |
| 2011 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2012 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
| 2013 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2014 | 56.65% | 43.35% |
| 2015 | 56.88% | 43.12% |
| 2016 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2017 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
| 2018 | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| 2019 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2020 | 52.29% | 47.71% |
| 2021 | 52.63% | 47.37% |
Nephrologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared nephrologists 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% |
| Nephrologist | 53% | 47% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nephrologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nephrologists is White, which makes up 56.8% of all nephrologists. Comparatively, 24.3% of nephrologists are Asian and 9.4% of nephrologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.8%
- Asian, 24.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Nephrologist race
| Nephrologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Asian | 24.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Nephrologist race and ethnicity over time
See how nephrologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nephrologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.73% | 5.10% | 22.37% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 61.78% | 5.18% | 22.29% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 61.85% | 4.94% | 21.95% | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 59.93% | 5.36% | 23.16% | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 61.02% | 4.98% | 22.72% | 8.83% |
| 2015 | 61.15% | 4.83% | 22.95% | 8.89% |
| 2016 | 59.10% | 5.21% | 24.36% | 8.56% |
| 2017 | 59.72% | 5.07% | 23.52% | 8.99% |
| 2018 | 59.85% | 5.06% | 23.19% | 9.07% |
| 2019 | 60.21% | 4.65% | 23.71% | 8.71% |
| 2020 | 57.76% | 4.80% | 23.82% | 9.26% |
| 2021 | 56.77% | 4.99% | 24.29% | 9.36% |
Nephrologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white nephrologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nephrologists have the lowest average salary at $254,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $256,261 |
| White | $267,805 |
| Black or African American | $254,083 |
| Asian | $265,896 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $259,439 |
Average nephrologist age
See how the average age of nephrologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nephrologist 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 |
Nephrologist age breakdown
The average age of nephrologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the nephrologist population.
Nephrologist age breakdown
| Nephrologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Nephrologist educational attainment
The most common degree for nephrologists is bachelor's degree, with 29% of nephrologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 27%
Nephrologists by degree level
| Nephrologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 27% |
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Nephrologist employment statistics
Most nephrologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nephrologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nephrologists work.
Nephrologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Nephrologist jobs by company type
Employees with the nephrologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nephrologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nephrologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 2% |
Nephrologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for nephrologists are health care, education and non profits.
Nephrologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 78% |
| Education | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Nephrologist turnover and employment statistics
Nephrologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nephrologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nephrologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nephrologist 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 nephrologist tenure
The average nephrologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 nephrologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Nephrologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Nephrologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nephrologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Nephrologist | 12.85% | - |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Gynecologist | 13.05% | 1,256 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar nephrologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Gynecologist | 13.05% | 1,256 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by nephrologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Nephrologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
