Pain medicine physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Pain medicine physician demographics by:
Pain medicine physician gender statistics
60.7% of pain medicine physicians are women and 39.3% of pain medicine physicians are men.
- Female, 60.7%
- Male, 39.3%
Pain medicine physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% |
| Male | 39.3% |
Pain medicine physician gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$225,649
Female income
$187,534
Pain medicine physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pain medicine physician positions over time. Currently, 60.7% of pain medicine physicians are female.
Pain medicine physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 2011 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2012 | 45.65% | 54.35% |
| 2013 | 44.10% | 55.90% |
| 2014 | 43.22% | 56.78% |
| 2015 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
| 2016 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2017 | 40.71% | 59.29% |
| 2018 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2019 | 40.49% | 59.51% |
| 2020 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2021 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
Pain medicine physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pain medicine physicians 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% |
| Pain Medicine Physician | 39% | 61% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pain medicine physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pain medicine physicians is White, which makes up 62.0% of all pain medicine physicians. Comparatively, 18.6% of pain medicine physicians are Asian and 9.7% of pain medicine physicians 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%
Pain medicine physician race
| Pain medicine physician 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% |
Pain medicine physician race and ethnicity over time
See how pain medicine physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pain medicine physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.94% | 5.24% | 16.65% | 8.82% |
| 2011 | 66.99% | 5.32% | 16.57% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 67.06% | 5.07% | 16.22% | 9.20% |
| 2013 | 65.14% | 5.50% | 17.44% | 9.42% |
| 2014 | 66.23% | 5.12% | 17.00% | 9.17% |
| 2015 | 66.36% | 4.97% | 17.23% | 9.23% |
| 2016 | 64.31% | 5.35% | 18.64% | 8.90% |
| 2017 | 64.93% | 5.21% | 17.80% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 65.06% | 5.20% | 17.46% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 65.41% | 4.78% | 17.98% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 4.94% | 18.09% | 9.59% |
| 2021 | 61.98% | 5.13% | 18.56% | 9.70% |
Pain medicine physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white pain medicine physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pain medicine physicians have the lowest average salary at $217,215.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $220,071 |
| White | $234,724 |
| Black or African American | $217,215 |
| Asian | $232,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $224,291 |
Average pain medicine physician age
See how the average age of pain medicine physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pain medicine physician 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 |
Pain medicine physician age breakdown
The average age of pain medicine physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pain medicine physician population.
Pain medicine physician age breakdown
| Pain Medicine Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Pain medicine physician educational attainment
The most common degree for pain medicine physicians is doctoral degree, with 30% of pain medicine physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Doctorate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Pain medicine physicians by degree level
| Pain medicine physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Pain medicine physician employment statistics
Company size where pain medicine physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pain medicine physicians work.
Pain medicine physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Pain medicine physician turnover and employment statistics
Pain medicine physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pain medicine physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pain medicine physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pain medicine physician 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 pain medicine physician tenure
The average pain medicine physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 pain medicine physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pain medicine physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Pain medicine physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pain medicine physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Pain Medicine Physician | 12.85% | - |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar pain medicine physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by pain medicine physicians
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Pain medicine physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
