Otolaryngologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Otolaryngologist gender statistics
68.4% of otolaryngologists are women and 31.6% of otolaryngologists are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Otolaryngologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Otolaryngologist gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$285,995
Female income
$249,483
Otolaryngologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in otolaryngologist positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of otolaryngologists are female.
Otolaryngologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.09% | 61.91% |
| 2011 | 36.65% | 63.35% |
| 2012 | 37.46% | 62.54% |
| 2013 | 36.01% | 63.99% |
| 2014 | 35.18% | 64.82% |
| 2015 | 35.40% | 64.60% |
| 2016 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2017 | 32.87% | 67.13% |
| 2018 | 32.56% | 67.44% |
| 2019 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2020 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
| 2021 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
Otolaryngologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared otolaryngologists 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% |
| Otolaryngologist | 32% | 68% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Otolaryngologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among otolaryngologists is White, which makes up 62.0% of all otolaryngologists. Comparatively, 18.6% of otolaryngologists are Asian and 9.7% of otolaryngologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Otolaryngologist race
| Otolaryngologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Otolaryngologist race and ethnicity over time
See how otolaryngologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Otolaryngologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.95% | 5.24% | 16.65% | 8.81% |
| 2011 | 67.00% | 5.31% | 16.57% | 8.66% |
| 2012 | 67.07% | 5.07% | 16.23% | 9.18% |
| 2013 | 65.16% | 5.49% | 17.44% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 66.25% | 5.11% | 17.01% | 9.15% |
| 2015 | 66.37% | 4.97% | 17.23% | 9.21% |
| 2016 | 64.32% | 5.34% | 18.64% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 64.95% | 5.20% | 17.81% | 9.32% |
| 2018 | 65.08% | 5.19% | 17.47% | 9.39% |
| 2019 | 65.43% | 4.78% | 17.99% | 9.03% |
| 2020 | 62.98% | 4.94% | 18.10% | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 62.00% | 5.12% | 18.57% | 9.68% |
Otolaryngologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white otolaryngologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american otolaryngologists have the lowest average salary at $278,371.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $280,901 |
| White | $294,334 |
| Black or African American | $278,371 |
| Asian | $292,109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $284,595 |
Average otolaryngologist age
See how the average age of otolaryngologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Otolaryngologist 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 |
Otolaryngologist age breakdown
The average age of otolaryngologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the otolaryngologist population.
Otolaryngologist age breakdown
| Otolaryngologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Otolaryngologist educational attainment
The most common degree for otolaryngologists is bachelor's degree, with 25% of otolaryngologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Otolaryngologists by degree level
| Otolaryngologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Otolaryngologist employment statistics
Company size where otolaryngologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where otolaryngologists work.
Otolaryngologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Otolaryngologist turnover and employment statistics
Otolaryngologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for otolaryngologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Otolaryngologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Otolaryngologist 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 otolaryngologist tenure
The average otolaryngologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 otolaryngologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Otolaryngologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Otolaryngologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of otolaryngologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Otolaryngologist | 12.85% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar otolaryngologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Pain Management Physician | 11.62% | 109,196 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Chief Of Internal Medicine | 13.05% | 54,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by otolaryngologists
The most common foreign language among otolaryngologists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Otolaryngologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
