Orthopaedic physician assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthopaedic physician assistant gender statistics
36.4% of orthopaedic physician assistants are women and 63.6% of orthopaedic physician assistants are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Orthopaedic physician assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Orthopaedic physician assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$153,716
Female income
$135,872
Orthopaedic physician assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthopaedic physician assistant positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of orthopaedic physician assistants are female.
Orthopaedic physician assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2011 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
| 2012 | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| 2013 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
| 2014 | 66.45% | 33.55% |
| 2015 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2016 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2017 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2018 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2019 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 31.52% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
Orthopaedic physician assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthopaedic physician assistants 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% |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 64% | 36% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Orthopaedic physician assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthopaedic physician assistants is White, which makes up 67.9% of all orthopaedic physician assistants. Comparatively, 12.3% of orthopaedic physician assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of orthopaedic physician assistants are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Orthopaedic physician assistant race
| Orthopaedic physician assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Orthopaedic physician assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how orthopaedic physician assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthopaedic physician assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.32% | 7.13% | 7.56% | 11.91% |
| 2011 | 70.07% | 7.34% | 7.67% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 68.83% | 8.04% | 7.33% | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 69.29% | 8.36% | 9.34% | 10.42% |
| 2014 | 74.70% | 5.65% | 7.59% | 9.39% |
| 2015 | 71.01% | 6.95% | 8.38% | 11.48% |
| 2016 | 74.70% | 5.88% | 6.64% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 76.26% | 4.49% | 7.14% | 9.27% |
| 2018 | 71.45% | 5.48% | 9.66% | 11.03% |
| 2019 | 71.03% | 5.80% | 9.60% | 10.39% |
| 2020 | 68.21% | 5.53% | 10.27% | 11.75% |
| 2021 | 67.86% | 5.62% | 10.02% | 12.33% |
Orthopaedic physician assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown orthopaedic physician assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthopaedic physician assistants have the lowest average salary at $145,688.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $165,442 |
| White | $153,085 |
| Black or African American | $145,688 |
| Asian | $153,472 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $151,553 |
Average orthopaedic physician assistant age
See how the average age of orthopaedic physician assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Orthopaedic physician assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 54.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 44.5 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Orthopaedic physician assistant age breakdown
The average age of orthopaedic physician assistants is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the orthopaedic physician assistant population.
Orthopaedic physician assistant age breakdown
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Orthopaedic physician assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for orthopaedic physician assistants is bachelor's degree, with 40% of orthopaedic physician assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Master's, 30%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Orthopaedic physician assistants by degree level
| Orthopaedic physician assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Orthopaedic physician assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $229,332 |
| Doctorate Degree | $218,562 |
Orthopaedic physician assistant employment statistics
Company size where orthopaedic physician assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthopaedic physician assistants work.
Orthopaedic physician assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Orthopaedic physician assistant turnover and employment statistics
Orthopaedic physician assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthopaedic physician assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthopaedic physician assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthopaedic physician assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 1.65% |
Average orthopaedic physician assistant tenure
The average orthopaedic physician assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 orthopaedic physician assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthopaedic physician assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Orthopaedic physician assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthopaedic physician assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | - |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar orthopaedic physician assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthopaedic physician assistants
The most common foreign language among orthopaedic physician assistants is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Orthopaedic physician assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
