Occupational medicine physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Occupational medicine physician demographics by:
Occupational medicine physician gender statistics
29.6% of occupational medicine physicians are women and 70.4% of occupational medicine physicians are men.
- Male, 70.4%
- Female, 29.6%
Occupational medicine physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.4% |
| Female | 29.6% |
Occupational medicine physician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$207,804
Female income
$175,619
Occupational medicine physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in occupational medicine physician positions over time. Currently, 29.6% of occupational medicine physicians are female.
Occupational medicine physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2011 | 74.86% | 25.14% |
| 2012 | 75.51% | 24.49% |
| 2013 | 74.33% | 25.67% |
| 2014 | 73.64% | 26.36% |
| 2015 | 73.82% | 26.18% |
| 2016 | 73.19% | 26.81% |
| 2017 | 71.59% | 28.41% |
| 2018 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
| 2019 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2020 | 70.09% | 29.91% |
| 2021 | 70.37% | 29.63% |
Occupational medicine physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared occupational medicine 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 Medicine Physician | 70% | 30% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Occupational medicine physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among occupational medicine physicians is White, which makes up 62.3% of all occupational medicine physicians. Comparatively, 18.7% of occupational medicine physicians are Asian and 9.4% of occupational medicine physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.3%
- Asian, 18.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Occupational medicine physician race
| Occupational medicine physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Asian | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Occupational medicine physician race and ethnicity over time
See how occupational medicine physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Occupational medicine physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.24% | 5.13% | 16.76% | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 67.29% | 5.21% | 16.68% | 8.40% |
| 2012 | 67.36% | 4.96% | 16.33% | 8.93% |
| 2013 | 65.44% | 5.39% | 17.55% | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 66.53% | 5.01% | 17.11% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 66.66% | 4.86% | 17.34% | 8.96% |
| 2016 | 64.61% | 5.24% | 18.75% | 8.63% |
| 2017 | 65.23% | 5.10% | 17.91% | 9.06% |
| 2018 | 65.36% | 5.09% | 17.58% | 9.14% |
| 2019 | 65.72% | 4.67% | 18.09% | 8.78% |
| 2020 | 63.27% | 4.83% | 18.21% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 62.28% | 5.02% | 18.68% | 9.43% |
Occupational medicine physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white occupational medicine physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american occupational medicine physicians have the lowest average salary at $200,727.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $203,126 |
| White | $215,391 |
| Black or African American | $200,727 |
| Asian | $213,500 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $206,666 |
Average occupational medicine physician age
See how the average age of occupational medicine physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Occupational medicine 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 medicine physician age breakdown
The average age of occupational medicine physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the occupational medicine physician population.
Occupational medicine physician age breakdown
| Occupational Medicine Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Occupational medicine physician educational attainment
The most common degree for occupational medicine physicians is doctoral degree, with 34% of occupational medicine physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- Doctorate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Occupational medicine physicians by degree level
| Occupational medicine physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Occupational medicine physician employment statistics
Most occupational medicine physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where occupational medicine physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where occupational medicine physicians work.
Occupational medicine physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Occupational medicine physician jobs by company type
Employees with the occupational medicine physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most occupational medicine physicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Occupational medicine physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 4% |
Occupational medicine physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for occupational medicine physicians are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Occupational medicine physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 47% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Occupational medicine physician turnover and employment statistics
Occupational medicine physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for occupational medicine physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational medicine physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Occupational medicine 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 medicine physician tenure
The average occupational medicine physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 occupational medicine physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Occupational medicine physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Occupational medicine physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of occupational medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Occupational Medicine Physician | 12.85% | - |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar occupational medicine physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by occupational medicine physicians
- German, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Occupational medicine physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |
