Obstetrician/gynecologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Obstetrician/gynecologist demographics by:
Obstetrician/gynecologist gender statistics
72.0% of obstetrician/gynecologists are women and 28.0% of obstetrician/gynecologists are men.
- Female, 72.0%
- Male, 28.0%
Obstetrician/gynecologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.0% |
| Male | 28.0% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$265,024
Female income
$234,333
Obstetrician/gynecologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in obstetrician/gynecologist positions over time. Currently, 72.0% of obstetrician/gynecologists are female.
Obstetrician/gynecologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| 2011 | 34.02% | 65.98% |
| 2012 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2013 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2014 | 32.60% | 67.40% |
| 2015 | 32.81% | 67.19% |
| 2016 | 32.10% | 67.90% |
| 2017 | 30.38% | 69.62% |
| 2018 | 28.99% | 71.01% |
| 2019 | 28.92% | 71.08% |
| 2020 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2021 | 28.02% | 71.98% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared obstetrician/gynecologists 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% |
| Obstetrician/Gynecologist | 28% | 72% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Obstetrician/gynecologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among obstetrician/gynecologists is White, which makes up 61.1% of all obstetrician/gynecologists. Comparatively, 19.0% of obstetrician/gynecologists are Asian and 9.9% of obstetrician/gynecologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.1%
- Asian, 19.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Obstetrician/gynecologist race
| Obstetrician/gynecologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Asian | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist race and ethnicity over time
See how obstetrician/gynecologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Obstetrician/gynecologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.79% | 5.29% | 16.59% | 8.95% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 5.37% | 16.51% | 8.80% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 5.13% | 16.17% | 9.33% |
| 2013 | 65.00% | 5.55% | 17.38% | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 66.09% | 5.17% | 16.95% | 9.30% |
| 2015 | 66.21% | 5.03% | 17.17% | 9.36% |
| 2016 | 64.16% | 5.40% | 18.58% | 9.03% |
| 2017 | 64.79% | 5.26% | 17.75% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 64.21% | 5.34% | 17.96% | 9.57% |
| 2019 | 64.46% | 4.93% | 18.56% | 9.27% |
| 2020 | 61.95% | 5.17% | 18.69% | 9.81% |
| 2021 | 61.11% | 5.31% | 18.98% | 9.92% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white obstetrician/gynecologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown obstetrician/gynecologists have the lowest average salary at $258,847.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $258,847 |
| White | $272,121 |
| Black or African American | $259,260 |
| Asian | $271,095 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $264,095 |
Average obstetrician/gynecologist age
See how the average age of obstetrician/gynecologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Obstetrician/gynecologist 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 |
Obstetrician/gynecologist age breakdown
The average age of obstetrician/gynecologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the obstetrician/gynecologist population.
Obstetrician/gynecologist age breakdown
| Obstetrician/Gynecologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist educational attainment
The most common degree for obstetrician/gynecologists is bachelor's degree, with 34% of obstetrician/gynecologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 33% and doctoral degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Doctorate, 33%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Obstetrician/gynecologists by degree level
| Obstetrician/gynecologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Doctorate | 33% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Obstetrician/gynecologist employment statistics
Most obstetrician/gynecologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where obstetrician/gynecologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where obstetrician/gynecologists work.
Obstetrician/gynecologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist jobs by company type
Employees with the obstetrician/gynecologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most obstetrician/gynecologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Obstetrician/gynecologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for obstetrician/gynecologists are health care, education and non profits.
Obstetrician/gynecologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 82% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist turnover and employment statistics
Obstetrician/gynecologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for obstetrician/gynecologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Obstetrician/gynecologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Obstetrician/gynecologist 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 obstetrician/gynecologist tenure
The average obstetrician/gynecologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 obstetrician/gynecologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Obstetrician/gynecologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Obstetrician/gynecologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of obstetrician/gynecologists 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 And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Obstetrician/Gynecologist | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar obstetrician/gynecologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician | 11.62% | 6,831 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by obstetrician/gynecologists
The most common foreign language among obstetrician/gynecologists is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Georgian is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Georgian, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Obstetrician/gynecologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Georgian | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |
