Ob/gyn physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Ob/gyn physician demographics by:
Ob/gyn physician gender statistics
71.1% of ob/gyn physicians are women and 28.9% of ob/gyn physicians are men.
- Female, 71.1%
- Male, 28.9%
Ob/gyn physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.1% |
| Male | 28.9% |
Ob/gyn physician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$208,608
Female income
$179,055
Ob/gyn physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ob/gyn physician positions over time. Currently, 71.1% of ob/gyn physicians are female.
Ob/gyn physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2011 | 35.05% | 64.95% |
| 2012 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2013 | 34.42% | 65.58% |
| 2014 | 33.61% | 66.39% |
| 2015 | 33.82% | 66.18% |
| 2016 | 33.10% | 66.90% |
| 2017 | 31.35% | 68.65% |
| 2018 | 29.94% | 70.06% |
| 2019 | 29.87% | 70.13% |
| 2020 | 28.62% | 71.38% |
| 2021 | 28.95% | 71.05% |
Ob/gyn physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared ob/gyn physicians 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% |
| Ob/Gyn Physician | 29% | 71% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Ob/gyn physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ob/gyn physicians is White, which makes up 61.0% of all ob/gyn physicians. Comparatively, 18.9% of ob/gyn physicians are Asian and 10.1% of ob/gyn physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.0%
- Asian, 18.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Ob/gyn physician race
| Ob/gyn physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Asian | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Ob/gyn physician race and ethnicity over time
See how ob/gyn physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ob/gyn physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.65% | 5.35% | 16.54% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 66.69% | 5.42% | 16.46% | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 66.77% | 5.18% | 16.11% | 9.46% |
| 2013 | 64.85% | 5.60% | 17.33% | 9.69% |
| 2014 | 65.94% | 5.23% | 16.89% | 9.43% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 5.08% | 17.12% | 9.49% |
| 2016 | 64.02% | 5.46% | 18.53% | 9.16% |
| 2017 | 64.64% | 5.32% | 17.69% | 9.59% |
| 2018 | 64.06% | 5.40% | 17.91% | 9.71% |
| 2019 | 64.31% | 4.98% | 18.51% | 9.41% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 5.23% | 18.64% | 9.94% |
| 2021 | 60.97% | 5.37% | 18.93% | 10.05% |
Ob/gyn physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white ob/gyn physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown ob/gyn physicians have the lowest average salary at $202,280.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $202,280 |
| White | $215,699 |
| Black or African American | $202,768 |
| Asian | $214,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $207,860 |
Average ob/gyn physician age
See how the average age of ob/gyn physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ob/gyn physician 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 |
Ob/gyn physician age breakdown
The average age of ob/gyn physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the ob/gyn physician population.
Ob/gyn physician age breakdown
| Ob/Gyn Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Ob/gyn physician educational attainment
The most common degree for ob/gyn physicians is bachelor's degree, with 37% of ob/gyn physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Ob/gyn physicians by degree level
| Ob/gyn physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
Ob/gyn physician jobs you might like
Ob/gyn physician employment statistics
Most ob/gyn physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where ob/gyn physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ob/gyn physicians work.
Ob/gyn physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Ob/gyn physician jobs by company type
Employees with the ob/gyn physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ob/gyn physicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Ob/gyn physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 4% |
Ob/gyn physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for ob/gyn physicians are health care, professional and education.
Ob/gyn physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Ob/gyn physician turnover and employment statistics
Ob/gyn physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ob/gyn physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ob/gyn physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ob/gyn physician 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 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 0.61% |
Average ob/gyn physician tenure
The average ob/gyn physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 251 ob/gyn physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Ob/gyn physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Ob/gyn physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ob/gyn physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| Ob/Gyn Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar ob/gyn physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Clinical Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 56,463 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by ob/gyn physicians
The most common foreign language among ob/gyn physicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Turkish, 4.5%
- Other, 22.8%
Ob/gyn physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Turkish | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.8% |
