Occupational physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Occupational physician demographics by:
Occupational physician gender statistics
53.1% of occupational physicians are women and 46.9% of occupational physicians are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Occupational physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Occupational physician gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$220,807
Female income
$186,124
Occupational physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in occupational physician positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of occupational physicians are female.
Occupational physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2011 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2012 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
| 2013 | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 2014 | 50.93% | 49.07% |
| 2015 | 51.16% | 48.84% |
| 2016 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
| 2017 | 48.35% | 51.65% |
| 2018 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
| 2019 | 48.13% | 51.87% |
| 2020 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2021 | 46.88% | 53.13% |
Occupational physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared occupational 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 Physician | 47% | 53% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Occupational physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among occupational physicians is White, which makes up 65.6% of all occupational physicians. Comparatively, 19.9% of occupational physicians are Asian and 6.4% of occupational 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 physician race
| Occupational 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 physician race and ethnicity over time
See how occupational physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Occupational 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 physician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $215,898 |
| White | $228,892 |
| Black or African American | $213,469 |
| Asian | $226,729 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $219,457 |
Average occupational physician age
See how the average age of occupational physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Occupational 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 physician age breakdown
The average age of occupational physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the occupational physician population.
Occupational physician age breakdown
| Occupational Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Occupational physician educational attainment
The most common degree for occupational physicians is doctoral degree, with 33% of occupational physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Doctorate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Master's, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Occupational physicians by degree level
| Occupational physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Occupational physician employment statistics
Company size where occupational physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where occupational physicians work.
Occupational physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Occupational physician turnover and employment statistics
Occupational physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for occupational physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Occupational 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 physician tenure
The average occupational physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 occupational physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Occupational physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Occupational physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of occupational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Occupational Physician | 12.85% | - |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar occupational physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Surgical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 73,380 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by occupational physicians
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Occupational physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |