Pediatric psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pediatric psychologist gender statistics
66.7% of pediatric psychologists are women and 33.3% of pediatric psychologists are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Pediatric psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Pediatric psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,300
Female income
$79,800
Pediatric psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatric psychologist positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of pediatric psychologists are female.
Pediatric psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2011 | 48.32% | 51.68% |
| 2012 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2013 | 43.19% | 56.81% |
| 2014 | 45.43% | 54.57% |
| 2015 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
| 2016 | 42.70% | 57.30% |
| 2017 | 41.93% | 58.07% |
| 2018 | 34.84% | 65.16% |
| 2019 | 27.22% | 72.78% |
| 2020 | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| 2021 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Pediatric psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatric psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Pediatric Psychologist | 33% | 67% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Pediatric psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatric psychologists is White, which makes up 76.4% of all pediatric psychologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of pediatric psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of pediatric psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Pediatric psychologist race
| Pediatric psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Pediatric psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatric psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatric psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 83.07% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 83.71% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.77% | 3.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 6.18% | 3.34% | 10.44% |
Pediatric psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pediatric psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pediatric psychologists have the lowest average salary at $78,132.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,132 |
| White | $78,646 |
| Black or African American | $79,465 |
| Asian | $89,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,486 |
Average pediatric psychologist age
See how the average age of pediatric psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatric psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 39 |
Pediatric psychologist age breakdown
The average age of pediatric psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the pediatric psychologist population.
Pediatric psychologist age breakdown
| Pediatric Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Pediatric psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for pediatric psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of pediatric psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 31% and doctoral degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Doctorate, 31%
- Master's, 13%
Pediatric psychologists by degree level
| Pediatric psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Doctorate | 31% |
| Master's | 13% |
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Pediatric psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,903 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,366 |
Pediatric psychologist employment statistics
Company size where pediatric psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatric psychologists work.
Pediatric psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Pediatric psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Pediatric psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatric psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatric psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatric psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 0.58% |
Average pediatric psychologist tenure
The average pediatric psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 pediatric psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatric psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 29% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Pediatric psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatric psychologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrician | 7.51% | 4,213 |
| Political Aide | 10.82% | 40,454 |
| Pediatric Psychologist | 11.87% | - |
| Urban Renewal Manager | 13.00% | 2,808 |
| Psychometrician | 19.82% | 5,904 |
Similar pediatric psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrician | 7.51% | 4,213 |
| Political Aide | 10.82% | 40,454 |
| Urban Renewal Manager | 13.00% | 2,808 |
| Psychometrician | 19.82% | 5,904 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatric psychologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pediatric psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |