Pediatrician demographics and statistics in the US
Pediatrician demographics research summary. Zippia estimates pediatrician demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our pediatrician estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about pediatricians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,037 pediatricians currently employed in the United States.
- 72.8% of all pediatricians are women, while 27.2% are men.
- The average pediatrician age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of pediatricians is White (64.6%), followed by Asian (18.1%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) and Black or African American (5.2%).
- Pediatricians are most in-demand in Houston, TX.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for pediatricians.
- 10% of all pediatricians are LGBT.
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Pediatrician demographics by:
Pediatrician gender statistics
72.8% of pediatricians are women and 27.2% of pediatricians are men.
- Female, 72.8%
- Male, 27.2%
Pediatrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.8% |
| Male | 27.2% |
Pediatrician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$194,753
Female income
$181,309
Pediatrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatrician positions over time. Currently, 72.8% of pediatricians are female.
Pediatrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.38% | 66.62% |
| 2011 | 32.04% | 67.96% |
| 2012 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2013 | 31.44% | 68.56% |
| 2014 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2015 | 30.86% | 69.14% |
| 2016 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2017 | 28.52% | 71.48% |
| 2018 | 27.18% | 72.82% |
Pediatrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatricians 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% |
| Pediatrician | 27% | 73% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pediatrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatricians is White, which makes up 64.6% of all pediatricians. Comparatively, 18.1% of pediatricians are Asian and 9.2% of pediatricians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.6%
- Asian, 18.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Pediatrician race
| Pediatrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Asian | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Pediatrician race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.18% | 5.15% | 16.73% | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 67.22% | 5.23% | 16.66% | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 67.30% | 4.99% | 16.31% | 8.98% |
| 2013 | 65.38% | 5.41% | 17.52% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 66.47% | 5.03% | 17.09% | 8.95% |
| 2015 | 66.59% | 4.88% | 17.31% | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 64.55% | 5.26% | 18.73% | 8.68% |
| 2017 | 65.17% | 5.12% | 17.89% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 64.59% | 5.20% | 18.11% | 9.23% |
Pediatrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pediatricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pediatricians have the lowest average salary at $192,323.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $192,323 |
| White | $197,326 |
| Black or African American | $192,745 |
| Asian | $198,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $193,325 |
Average pediatrician age
See how the average age of pediatricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatrician 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 |
Pediatrician age breakdown
The average age of pediatricians is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the pediatrician population.
Pediatrician age breakdown
| Pediatrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Pediatrician educational attainment
The most common degree for pediatricians is doctoral degree, with 34% of pediatricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Doctorate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Pediatricians by degree level
| Pediatrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Pediatrician employment statistics
Most pediatricians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where pediatricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatricians work.
Pediatrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Pediatrician jobs by company type
Employees with the pediatrician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pediatricians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pediatrician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 3% |
Pediatrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for pediatricians are health care, education and professional.
Pediatrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 87% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pediatrician turnover and employment statistics
Pediatrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatrician 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 pediatrician tenure
The average pediatrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,392 pediatricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Pediatrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatricians 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 |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | - |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar pediatrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Anesthesia Resident | 13.05% | 7,525 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatricians
The most common foreign language among pediatricians is Spanish at 51.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 11.8% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 51.8%
- Russian, 11.8%
- Ukrainian, 4.7%
- French, 4.7%
- German, 3.5%
- Other, 23.5%
Pediatrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.8% |
| Russian | 11.8% |
| Ukrainian | 4.7% |
| French | 4.7% |
| German | 3.5% |
| Other | 23.5% |
