Ophthalmologist-retina specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Ophthalmologist-retina specialist demographics by:
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist gender statistics
74.6% of ophthalmologist-retina specialists are women and 25.4% of ophthalmologist-retina specialists are men.
- Female, 74.6%
- Male, 25.4%
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.6% |
| Male | 25.4% |
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$218,775
Female income
$185,953
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ophthalmologist-retina specialist positions over time. Currently, 74.6% of ophthalmologist-retina specialists are female.
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.16% | 68.84% |
| 2011 | 29.86% | 70.14% |
| 2012 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
| 2013 | 29.28% | 70.72% |
| 2014 | 28.54% | 71.46% |
| 2015 | 28.74% | 71.26% |
| 2016 | 28.07% | 71.93% |
| 2017 | 26.49% | 73.51% |
| 2018 | 26.21% | 73.79% |
| 2019 | 26.31% | 73.69% |
| 2020 | 25.10% | 74.90% |
| 2021 | 25.35% | 74.65% |
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared ophthalmologist-retina 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% |
| Ophthalmologist-Retina Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Ophthalmologist-retina specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ophthalmologist-retina specialists is White, which makes up 61.6% of all ophthalmologist-retina specialists. Comparatively, 18.4% of ophthalmologist-retina specialists are Asian and 10.0% of ophthalmologist-retina 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%
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist race
| Ophthalmologist-retina 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% |
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how ophthalmologist-retina specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.58% | 5.37% | 16.51% | 9.14% |
| 2011 | 66.63% | 5.45% | 16.44% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 66.70% | 5.21% | 16.09% | 9.52% |
| 2013 | 64.79% | 5.63% | 17.30% | 9.74% |
| 2014 | 65.88% | 5.25% | 16.87% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 66.00% | 5.10% | 17.09% | 9.55% |
| 2016 | 63.95% | 5.48% | 18.51% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 64.58% | 5.34% | 17.67% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 64.70% | 5.33% | 17.33% | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 65.06% | 4.92% | 17.85% | 9.37% |
| 2020 | 62.61% | 5.07% | 17.96% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 61.62% | 5.26% | 18.43% | 10.02% |
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white ophthalmologist-retina specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ophthalmologist-retina specialists have the lowest average salary at $212,550.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $214,508 |
| White | $226,147 |
| Black or African American | $212,550 |
| Asian | $223,740 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $217,246 |
Average ophthalmologist-retina specialist age
See how the average age of ophthalmologist-retina specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ophthalmologist-retina 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 |
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist age breakdown
The average age of ophthalmologist-retina specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the ophthalmologist-retina specialist population.
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist age breakdown
| Ophthalmologist-Retina Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for ophthalmologist-retina specialists is associate degree, with 24% of ophthalmologist-retina specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 24% and diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 24%
- Doctorate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Ophthalmologist-retina specialists by degree level
| Ophthalmologist-retina specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 24% |
| Doctorate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Ophthalmologist-retina specialist turnover and employment statistics
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ophthalmologist-retina specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ophthalmologist-retina 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 ophthalmologist-retina specialist tenure
The average ophthalmologist-retina specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 ophthalmologist-retina specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ophthalmologist-retina 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Ophthalmologist-Retina Specialist | 12.85% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar ophthalmologist-retina specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist | 9.88% | 13,354 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by ophthalmologist-retina specialists
The most common foreign language among ophthalmologist-retina specialists is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 12.5% and Kurdish is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Kurdish, 6.3%
- Hebrew, 6.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Other, 6.1%
Ophthalmologist-retina specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Kurdish | 6.3% |
| Hebrew | 6.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.1% |