Pediatric ophthalmologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pediatric ophthalmologist demographics by:
Pediatric ophthalmologist gender statistics
72.2% of pediatric ophthalmologists are women and 27.8% of pediatric ophthalmologists are men.
- Female, 72.2%
- Male, 27.8%
Pediatric ophthalmologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.2% |
| Male | 27.8% |
Pediatric ophthalmologist gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$284,976
Female income
$246,702
Pediatric ophthalmologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatric ophthalmologist positions over time. Currently, 72.2% of pediatric ophthalmologists are female.
Pediatric ophthalmologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.89% | 66.11% |
| 2011 | 32.53% | 67.47% |
| 2012 | 33.30% | 66.70% |
| 2013 | 31.92% | 68.08% |
| 2014 | 31.15% | 68.85% |
| 2015 | 31.35% | 68.65% |
| 2016 | 30.65% | 69.35% |
| 2017 | 28.98% | 71.02% |
| 2018 | 28.69% | 71.31% |
| 2019 | 28.80% | 71.20% |
| 2020 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2021 | 27.78% | 72.22% |
Pediatric ophthalmologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatric ophthalmologists 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% |
| Pediatric Ophthalmologist | 28% | 72% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pediatric ophthalmologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatric ophthalmologists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all pediatric ophthalmologists. Comparatively, 19.9% of pediatric ophthalmologists are Asian and 6.4% of pediatric ophthalmologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.6%
- Asian, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Pediatric ophthalmologist race
| Pediatric ophthalmologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Asian | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Pediatric ophthalmologist race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatric ophthalmologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatric ophthalmologist 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% | 18.78% | 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 | 68.70% | 3.86% | 18.81% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 69.05% | 3.44% | 19.33% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 66.60% | 3.60% | 19.44% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 65.62% | 3.79% | 19.91% | 6.43% |
Pediatric ophthalmologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white pediatric ophthalmologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pediatric ophthalmologists have the lowest average salary at $277,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $280,039 |
| White | $293,479 |
| Black or African American | $277,770 |
| Asian | $290,707 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $283,208 |
Average pediatric ophthalmologist age
See how the average age of pediatric ophthalmologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatric ophthalmologist 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 |
Pediatric ophthalmologist age breakdown
The average age of pediatric ophthalmologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pediatric ophthalmologist population.
Pediatric ophthalmologist age breakdown
| Pediatric Ophthalmologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Pediatric ophthalmologist educational attainment
- Doctorate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Pediatric ophthalmologists by degree level
| Pediatric ophthalmologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Pediatric ophthalmologist employment statistics
Company size where pediatric ophthalmologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatric ophthalmologists work.
Pediatric ophthalmologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Pediatric ophthalmologist turnover and employment statistics
Pediatric ophthalmologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatric ophthalmologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatric ophthalmologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatric ophthalmologist 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 pediatric ophthalmologist tenure
The average pediatric ophthalmologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 pediatric ophthalmologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatric ophthalmologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Pediatric ophthalmologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatric ophthalmologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Pediatric Ophthalmologist | 12.85% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Anesthesiologist, Pain Management Specialist | 13.05% | 63,841 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar pediatric ophthalmologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Anesthesiologist, Pain Management Specialist | 13.05% | 63,841 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatric ophthalmologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pediatric ophthalmologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |