Occupational health physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Occupational health physician demographics by:
Occupational health physician gender statistics
46.9% of occupational health physicians are women and 53.1% of occupational health physicians are men.
- Male, 53.1%
- Female, 46.9%
Occupational health physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.1% |
| Female | 46.9% |
Occupational health physician gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$232,697
Female income
$196,392
Occupational health physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in occupational health physician positions over time. Currently, 46.9% of occupational health physicians are female.
Occupational health physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 2011 | 58.63% | 41.37% |
| 2012 | 59.47% | 40.53% |
| 2013 | 57.95% | 42.05% |
| 2014 | 57.07% | 42.93% |
| 2015 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2016 | 56.51% | 43.49% |
| 2017 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2018 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2019 | 54.31% | 45.69% |
| 2020 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2021 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
Occupational health physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared occupational health 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% |
| Occupational Health Physician | 53% | 47% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Occupational health physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among occupational health physicians is White, which makes up 65.6% of all occupational health physicians. Comparatively, 19.9% of occupational health physicians are Asian and 6.4% of occupational health physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.6%
- Asian, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Occupational health physician race
| Occupational health physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Asian | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Occupational health physician race and ethnicity over time
See how occupational health physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Occupational health physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.58% | 3.90% | 18.00% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 70.62% | 3.97% | 17.92% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 70.69% | 3.73% | 17.57% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 68.78% | 4.15% | 18.78% | 6.15% |
| 2014 | 69.87% | 3.78% | 18.35% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 69.99% | 3.63% | 18.58% | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 67.95% | 4.01% | 19.99% | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 68.57% | 3.87% | 19.15% | 6.06% |
| 2018 | 68.70% | 3.86% | 18.81% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 69.05% | 3.44% | 19.33% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 66.60% | 3.60% | 19.44% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 65.62% | 3.79% | 19.91% | 6.43% |
Occupational health physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white occupational health physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american occupational health physicians have the lowest average salary at $225,019.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $227,561 |
| White | $241,153 |
| Black or African American | $225,019 |
| Asian | $238,892 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $231,284 |
Average occupational health physician age
See how the average age of occupational health physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Occupational health 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 |
Occupational health physician age breakdown
The average age of occupational health physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the occupational health physician population.
Occupational health physician age breakdown
| Occupational Health Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Occupational health physician educational attainment
The most common degree for occupational health physicians is doctoral degree, with 35% of occupational health physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Doctorate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Occupational health physicians by degree level
| Occupational health physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Occupational health physician employment statistics
Most occupational health physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where occupational health physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where occupational health physicians work.
Occupational health physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Occupational health physician jobs by company type
Employees with the occupational health physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most occupational health physicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Occupational health physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 14% |
Occupational health physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for occupational health physicians are health care, government and professional.
Occupational health physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 59% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Occupational health physician turnover and employment statistics
Occupational health physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for occupational health physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational health physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Occupational health 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 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 0.69% |
Average occupational health physician tenure
The average occupational health physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 occupational health physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Occupational health physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Occupational health physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of occupational health 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Occupational Health Physician | 12.85% | - |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Professor Of Family Medicine | 13.05% | 57,697 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar occupational health physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Hospitalist | 9.88% | 41,075 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Professor Of Family Medicine | 13.05% | 57,697 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by occupational health physicians
The most common foreign language among occupational health physicians is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Urdu, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Occupational health physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Urdu | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |