Outpatient psychiatrist demographics and statistics in the US
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Outpatient psychiatrist demographics by:
Outpatient psychiatrist gender statistics
32.4% of outpatient psychiatrists are women and 67.6% of outpatient psychiatrists are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Outpatient psychiatrist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Outpatient psychiatrist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$257,947
Female income
$235,654
Outpatient psychiatrist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outpatient psychiatrist positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of outpatient psychiatrists are female.
Outpatient psychiatrist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2011 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
| 2012 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2013 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2014 | 71.17% | 28.83% |
| 2015 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2016 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2017 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 2018 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
Outpatient psychiatrist related jobs gender ratio
We compared outpatient psychiatrists 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% |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 68% | 32% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Outpatient psychiatrist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outpatient psychiatrists is White, which makes up 68.0% of all outpatient psychiatrists. Comparatively, 19.4% of outpatient psychiatrists are Asian and 6.2% of outpatient psychiatrists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 19.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Outpatient psychiatrist race
| Outpatient psychiatrist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Outpatient psychiatrist race and ethnicity over time
See how outpatient psychiatrist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outpatient psychiatrist 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% | 18.79% | 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 | 67.99% | 3.95% | 19.37% | 6.17% |
Outpatient psychiatrist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outpatient psychiatrists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown outpatient psychiatrists have the lowest average salary at $251,893.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $251,893 |
| White | $263,002 |
| Black or African American | $254,231 |
| Asian | $265,059 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $255,803 |
Average outpatient psychiatrist age
See how the average age of outpatient psychiatrists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Outpatient psychiatrist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 42 |
| White | 51 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 43 |
Outpatient psychiatrist age breakdown
The average age of outpatient psychiatrists is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the outpatient psychiatrist population.
Outpatient psychiatrist age breakdown
| Outpatient Psychiatrist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Outpatient psychiatrist educational attainment
The most common degree for outpatient psychiatrists is doctoral degree, with 38% of outpatient psychiatrists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Doctorate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 35%
Outpatient psychiatrists by degree level
| Outpatient psychiatrist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 35% |
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Outpatient psychiatrist employment statistics
Most outpatient psychiatrists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where outpatient psychiatrists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outpatient psychiatrists work.
Outpatient psychiatrist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Outpatient psychiatrist jobs by company type
Employees with the outpatient psychiatrist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outpatient psychiatrists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Outpatient psychiatrist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 7% |
Outpatient psychiatrist jobs by industry
The most common industries for outpatient psychiatrists are health care, non profits and professional.
Outpatient psychiatrist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 54% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Outpatient psychiatrist turnover and employment statistics
Outpatient psychiatrist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outpatient psychiatrists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outpatient psychiatrist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outpatient psychiatrist 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 | 0.55% |
Average outpatient psychiatrist tenure
The average outpatient psychiatrist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 outpatient psychiatrists resumes in Zippia's database.
Outpatient psychiatrist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Outpatient psychiatrist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outpatient psychiatrists 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 Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | - |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar outpatient psychiatrist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by outpatient psychiatrists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Outpatient psychiatrist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
