Oncologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Oncologist gender statistics
57.6% of oncologists are women and 42.4% of oncologists are men.
- Female, 57.6%
- Male, 42.4%
Oncologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% |
| Male | 42.4% |
Oncologist gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$313,303
Female income
$257,845
Oncologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oncologist positions over time. Currently, 57.6% of oncologists are female.
Oncologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.52% | 50.48% |
| 2011 | 47.99% | 52.01% |
| 2012 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2013 | 47.30% | 52.70% |
| 2014 | 46.40% | 53.60% |
| 2015 | 46.63% | 53.37% |
| 2016 | 45.83% | 54.17% |
| 2017 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 2018 | 43.50% | 56.50% |
| 2019 | 43.63% | 56.37% |
| 2020 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2021 | 42.40% | 57.60% |
Oncologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared oncologists 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% |
| Oncologist | 42% | 58% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Oncologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oncologists is White, which makes up 62.3% of all oncologists. Comparatively, 18.7% of oncologists are Asian and 9.4% of oncologists 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%
Oncologist race
| Oncologist 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% |
Oncologist race and ethnicity over time
See how oncologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oncologist 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% | 5.20% | 16.68% | 8.40% |
| 2012 | 67.36% | 4.96% | 16.33% | 8.92% |
| 2013 | 65.45% | 5.38% | 17.55% | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 66.54% | 5.01% | 17.11% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 66.66% | 4.86% | 17.34% | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 64.61% | 5.24% | 18.75% | 8.62% |
| 2017 | 65.24% | 5.10% | 17.91% | 9.06% |
| 2018 | 65.36% | 5.09% | 17.58% | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 65.72% | 4.67% | 18.10% | 8.77% |
| 2020 | 63.27% | 4.83% | 18.21% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 62.28% | 5.02% | 18.68% | 9.42% |
Oncologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white oncologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oncologists have the lowest average salary at $301,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $305,374 |
| White | $326,414 |
| Black or African American | $301,460 |
| Asian | $322,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $311,119 |
Average oncologist age
See how the average age of oncologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oncologist 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 |
Oncologist age breakdown
The average age of oncologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the oncologist population.
Oncologist age breakdown
| Oncologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Oncologist educational attainment
The most common degree for oncologists is bachelor's degree, with 37% of oncologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 19% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Oncologists by degree level
| Oncologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Oncologist employment statistics
Most oncologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where oncologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oncologists work.
Oncologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Oncologist jobs by company type
Employees with the oncologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most oncologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Oncologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Oncologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for oncologists are health care, education and professional.
Oncologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 69% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Oncologist turnover and employment statistics
Oncologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oncologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oncologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oncologist 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 oncologist tenure
The average oncologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 295 oncologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Oncologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Oncologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oncologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Oncologist | 12.85% | - |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar oncologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by oncologists
The most common foreign language among oncologists is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Japanese, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Ukrainian, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Oncologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Japanese | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Ukrainian | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
