Occupational medicine specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Occupational medicine specialist demographics by:
Occupational medicine specialist gender statistics
64.7% of occupational medicine specialists are women and 35.3% of occupational medicine specialists are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Occupational medicine specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Occupational medicine specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$227,425
Female income
$178,316
Occupational medicine specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in occupational medicine specialist positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of occupational medicine specialists are female.
Occupational medicine specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2011 | 40.61% | 59.39% |
| 2012 | 41.45% | 58.55% |
| 2013 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
| 2014 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2015 | 39.31% | 60.69% |
| 2016 | 38.53% | 61.47% |
| 2017 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2018 | 36.33% | 63.67% |
| 2019 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2020 | 34.98% | 65.02% |
| 2021 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
Occupational medicine specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared occupational medicine specialists 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 Specialist | 35% | 65% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Occupational medicine specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among occupational medicine specialists is White, which makes up 61.6% of all occupational medicine specialists. Comparatively, 18.4% of occupational medicine specialists are Asian and 10.0% of occupational medicine specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.6%
- Asian, 18.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Occupational medicine specialist race
| Occupational medicine specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Asian | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Occupational medicine specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how occupational medicine specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Occupational medicine specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.55% | 5.38% | 16.50% | 9.17% |
| 2011 | 66.60% | 5.46% | 16.42% | 9.02% |
| 2012 | 66.67% | 5.22% | 16.08% | 9.55% |
| 2013 | 64.76% | 5.64% | 17.29% | 9.77% |
| 2014 | 65.85% | 5.26% | 16.86% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 65.97% | 5.11% | 17.08% | 9.57% |
| 2016 | 63.92% | 5.49% | 18.49% | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 64.54% | 5.35% | 17.66% | 9.68% |
| 2018 | 64.67% | 5.34% | 17.32% | 9.75% |
| 2019 | 65.03% | 4.93% | 17.84% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 62.58% | 5.09% | 17.95% | 9.94% |
| 2021 | 61.59% | 5.27% | 18.42% | 10.05% |
Occupational medicine specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white occupational medicine specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american occupational medicine specialists have the lowest average salary at $216,740.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $220,260 |
| White | $239,370 |
| Black or African American | $216,740 |
| Asian | $236,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $225,447 |
Average occupational medicine specialist age
See how the average age of occupational medicine specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Occupational medicine specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of occupational medicine specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the occupational medicine specialist population.
Occupational medicine specialist age breakdown
| Occupational Medicine Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Occupational medicine specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for occupational medicine specialists is bachelor's degree, with 47% of occupational medicine specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 16%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Occupational medicine specialists by degree level
| Occupational medicine specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Occupational medicine specialist employment statistics
Company size where occupational medicine specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where occupational medicine specialists work.
Occupational medicine specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Occupational medicine specialist turnover and employment statistics
Occupational medicine specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for occupational medicine specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational medicine specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Occupational medicine specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average occupational medicine specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 occupational medicine specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Occupational medicine specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Occupational medicine specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of occupational medicine specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 39,100 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Occupational Medicine Specialist | 12.85% | - |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Residency In Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 37,964 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar occupational medicine specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 39,100 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Residency In Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 37,964 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by occupational medicine specialists
- Malayalam, 100.0%
Occupational medicine specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Malayalam | 100.0% |