Pediatric surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Pediatric surgeon gender statistics
78.9% of pediatric surgeons are women and 21.1% of pediatric surgeons are men.
- Female, 78.9%
- Male, 21.1%
Pediatric surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.9% |
| Male | 21.1% |
Pediatric surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$434,896
Female income
$371,814
Pediatric surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatric surgeon positions over time. Currently, 78.9% of pediatric surgeons are female.
Pediatric surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.29% | 88.71% |
| 2011 | 10.69% | 89.31% |
| 2012 | 11.03% | 88.97% |
| 2013 | 10.43% | 89.57% |
| 2014 | 10.10% | 89.90% |
| 2015 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2016 | 9.89% | 90.11% |
| 2017 | 9.20% | 90.80% |
| 2018 | 21.83% | 78.17% |
| 2019 | 24.81% | 75.19% |
| 2020 | 21.30% | 78.70% |
| 2021 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
Pediatric surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatric surgeons 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 Surgeon | 21% | 79% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pediatric surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatric surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all pediatric surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of pediatric surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of pediatric surgeons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.6%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Pediatric surgeon race
| Pediatric surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Pediatric surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatric surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatric surgeon 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 | 68.74% | 4.15% | 18.77% | 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 | 80.41% | 2.37% | 9.64% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 81.74% | 2.00% | 9.42% | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 79.90% | 0.87% | 9.44% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 1.81% | 12.67% | 5.01% |
Pediatric surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white pediatric surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pediatric surgeons have the lowest average salary at $422,338.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $423,322 |
| White | $449,237 |
| Black or African American | $422,338 |
| Asian | $448,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $432,125 |
Average pediatric surgeon age
See how the average age of pediatric surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatric surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Pediatric surgeon age breakdown
The average age of pediatric surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the pediatric surgeon population.
Pediatric surgeon age breakdown
| Pediatric Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Pediatric surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for pediatric surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 31% of pediatric surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 19% and doctoral degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Pediatric surgeons by degree level
| Pediatric surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
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Pediatric surgeon employment statistics
Company size where pediatric surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatric surgeons work.
Pediatric surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Pediatric surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Pediatric surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatric surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatric surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatric surgeon 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 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average pediatric surgeon tenure
The average pediatric surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 pediatric surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatric surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Pediatric surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatric surgeons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 38,047 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Pediatric Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Anesthesia Director | 13.05% | 6,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar pediatric surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 38,047 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Anesthesia Director | 13.05% | 6,432 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatric surgeons
The most common foreign language among pediatric surgeons is Tamil at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 25.0% and Telugu is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Tamil, 25.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
- Telugu, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Pediatric surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tamil | 25.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |
| Telugu | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
