Obstetrics gynecology physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Obstetrics gynecology physician demographics by:
Obstetrics gynecology physician gender statistics
63.9% of obstetrics gynecology physicians are women and 36.1% of obstetrics gynecology physicians are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Obstetrics gynecology physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$199,997
Female income
$174,011
Obstetrics gynecology physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in obstetrics gynecology physician positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of obstetrics gynecology physicians are female.
Obstetrics gynecology physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.53% | 61.47% |
| 2011 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
| 2012 | 39.18% | 60.82% |
| 2013 | 36.76% | 63.24% |
| 2014 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2015 | 38.88% | 61.12% |
| 2016 | 40.01% | 59.99% |
| 2017 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2018 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
| 2019 | 39.36% | 60.64% |
| 2020 | 41.22% | 58.78% |
| 2021 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared obstetrics gynecology 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% |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 36% | 64% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Obstetrics gynecology physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among obstetrics gynecology physicians is White, which makes up 66.9% of all obstetrics gynecology physicians. Comparatively, 12.0% of obstetrics gynecology physicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of obstetrics gynecology physicians are Asian.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Obstetrics gynecology physician race
| Obstetrics gynecology physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician race and ethnicity over time
See how obstetrics gynecology physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Obstetrics gynecology physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.34% | 6.98% | 9.03% | 11.58% |
| 2011 | 69.09% | 7.19% | 9.15% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 67.85% | 7.90% | 8.81% | 12.47% |
| 2013 | 68.31% | 8.22% | 10.82% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 73.72% | 5.50% | 9.07% | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 70.04% | 6.80% | 9.86% | 11.16% |
| 2016 | 73.72% | 5.73% | 8.11% | 9.87% |
| 2017 | 75.28% | 4.34% | 8.61% | 8.94% |
| 2018 | 70.47% | 5.33% | 11.13% | 10.71% |
| 2019 | 70.05% | 5.66% | 11.08% | 10.07% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 5.39% | 11.75% | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 66.88% | 5.48% | 11.50% | 12.01% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown obstetrics gynecology physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american obstetrics gynecology physicians have the lowest average salary at $188,254.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $217,288 |
| White | $199,071 |
| Black or African American | $188,254 |
| Asian | $199,639 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $196,825 |
Average obstetrics gynecology physician age
See how the average age of obstetrics gynecology physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Obstetrics gynecology physician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 54.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 44.5 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Obstetrics gynecology physician age breakdown
The average age of obstetrics gynecology physicians is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the obstetrics gynecology physician population.
Obstetrics gynecology physician age breakdown
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician educational attainment
The most common degree for obstetrics gynecology physicians is bachelor's degree, with 48% of obstetrics gynecology physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Obstetrics gynecology physicians by degree level
| Obstetrics gynecology physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Obstetrics gynecology physician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $314,052 |
| Doctorate Degree | $297,466 |
Obstetrics gynecology physician employment statistics
Most obstetrics gynecology physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where obstetrics gynecology physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where obstetrics gynecology physicians work.
Obstetrics gynecology physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician jobs by company type
Employees with the obstetrics gynecology physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most obstetrics gynecology physicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Obstetrics gynecology physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 4% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for obstetrics gynecology physicians are health care, professional and education.
Obstetrics gynecology physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 77% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician turnover and employment statistics
Obstetrics gynecology physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for obstetrics gynecology physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Obstetrics gynecology physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Obstetrics gynecology physician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 1.65% |
Average obstetrics gynecology physician tenure
The average obstetrics gynecology physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 obstetrics gynecology physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Obstetrics gynecology physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Obstetrics gynecology physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of obstetrics gynecology 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 Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | - |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Anesthesiologist General And Cardiothoracic | 13.05% | 64,186 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar obstetrics gynecology physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Anesthesiologist General And Cardiothoracic | 13.05% | 64,186 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by obstetrics gynecology physicians
The most common foreign language among obstetrics gynecology physicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 10.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Urdu, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Other, 26.7%
Obstetrics gynecology physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Urdu | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Other | 26.7% |
