Neurophysiologist demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Neurophysiologist demographics by:
Neurophysiologist gender statistics
47.7% of neurophysiologists are women and 52.3% of neurophysiologists are men.
- Male, 52.3%
- Female, 47.7%
Neurophysiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.3% |
| Female | 47.7% |
Neurophysiologist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,598
Female income
$59,312
Neurophysiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neurophysiologist positions over time. Currently, 47.7% of neurophysiologists are female.
Neurophysiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2011 | 58.19% | 41.81% |
| 2012 | 58.43% | 41.57% |
| 2013 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2014 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
| 2015 | 57.19% | 42.81% |
| 2016 | 56.43% | 43.57% |
| 2017 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2018 | 55.45% | 44.55% |
| 2019 | 54.09% | 45.91% |
| 2020 | 51.58% | 48.42% |
| 2021 | 52.31% | 47.69% |
Neurophysiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared neurophysiologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Neurophysiologist | 52% | 48% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Neurophysiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neurophysiologists is White, which makes up 64.8% of all neurophysiologists. Comparatively, 14.2% of neurophysiologists are Asian and 11.2% of neurophysiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.8%
- Asian, 14.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Neurophysiologist race
| Neurophysiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Neurophysiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how neurophysiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Neurophysiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.74% | 4.92% | 11.97% | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 72.04% | 4.92% | 12.40% | 8.64% |
| 2012 | 72.10% | 5.12% | 11.68% | 8.87% |
| 2013 | 71.85% | 5.34% | 11.13% | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 72.18% | 4.76% | 12.30% | 8.33% |
| 2015 | 71.14% | 4.35% | 12.60% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | 69.36% | 5.52% | 12.82% | 9.94% |
| 2017 | 69.34% | 5.37% | 12.89% | 9.55% |
| 2018 | 68.64% | 5.03% | 12.90% | 10.14% |
| 2019 | 68.98% | 4.93% | 13.11% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 67.07% | 4.38% | 13.19% | 11.06% |
| 2021 | 64.80% | 4.73% | 14.21% | 11.24% |
Neurophysiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian neurophysiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american neurophysiologists have the lowest average salary at $55,527.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,219 |
| White | $67,509 |
| Black or African American | $55,527 |
| Asian | $81,259 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,093 |
Average neurophysiologist age
See how the average age of neurophysiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Neurophysiologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Neurophysiologist age breakdown
The average age of neurophysiologists is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the neurophysiologist population.
Neurophysiologist age breakdown
| Neurophysiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Neurophysiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for neurophysiologists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of neurophysiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 14%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Neurophysiologists by degree level
| Neurophysiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Neurophysiologist jobs you might like
Neurophysiologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, neurophysiologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,250 annually. With a Master's degree, neurophysiologists earn a median annual income of $99,946 compared to $72,485 for neurophysiologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,946 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,485 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,250 |
Neurophysiologist employment statistics
Company size where neurophysiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where neurophysiologists work.
Neurophysiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Neurophysiologist jobs by company type
Employees with the neurophysiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most neurophysiologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Neurophysiologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 13% |
Neurophysiologist turnover and employment statistics
Neurophysiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neurophysiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Neurophysiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neurophysiologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average neurophysiologist tenure
The average neurophysiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 neurophysiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Neurophysiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Neurophysiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neurophysiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Employee Counselor | 8.93% | 30,588 |
| Neurophysiologist | 10.00% | - |
| Disaster Recovery Analyst | 11.05% | 11,723 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar neurophysiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Manager | 4.41% | 11,106 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Employee Counselor | 8.93% | 30,588 |
| Disaster Recovery Analyst | 11.05% | 11,723 |
| Environmental Field Office Manager | 11.64% | 91,125 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by neurophysiologists
The most common foreign language among neurophysiologists is Spanish at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 21.4%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Greek, 7.1%
- Marathi, 7.1%
- Other, 35.8%
Neurophysiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Greek | 7.1% |
| Marathi | 7.1% |
| Other | 35.8% |
