Perfusionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Perfusionist gender statistics
38.8% of perfusionists are women and 61.2% of perfusionists are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Perfusionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Perfusionist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$134,525
Female income
$123,437
Perfusionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in perfusionist positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of perfusionists are female.
Perfusionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2011 | 58.79% | 41.21% |
| 2012 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2013 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2014 | 59.35% | 40.65% |
| 2015 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2016 | 61.06% | 38.94% |
| 2017 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2018 | 57.42% | 42.58% |
| 2019 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2020 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2021 | 61.15% | 38.85% |
Perfusionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared perfusionists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Perfusionist | 61% | 39% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Perfusionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among perfusionists is White, which makes up 59.1% of all perfusionists. Comparatively, 16.1% of perfusionists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of perfusionists are Asian.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Perfusionist race
| Perfusionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Perfusionist race and ethnicity over time
See how perfusionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Perfusionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.84% | 12.03% | 7.81% | 11.61% |
| 2011 | 63.32% | 11.95% | 8.52% | 13.28% |
| 2012 | 64.25% | 10.43% | 8.93% | 14.10% |
| 2013 | 64.86% | 10.96% | 8.03% | 12.71% |
| 2014 | 62.98% | 11.80% | 8.49% | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 61.52% | 10.04% | 9.47% | 15.40% |
| 2016 | 61.54% | 11.09% | 9.20% | 14.66% |
| 2017 | 59.79% | 12.14% | 10.30% | 14.36% |
| 2018 | 64.08% | 8.02% | 10.39% | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 64.50% | 7.39% | 10.77% | 14.37% |
| 2020 | 62.27% | 6.96% | 9.32% | 15.53% |
| 2021 | 59.11% | 8.55% | 10.47% | 16.07% |
Perfusionist wage gap by race
According to our data, white perfusionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american perfusionists have the lowest average salary at $126,598.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $138,937 |
| White | $140,083 |
| Black or African American | $126,598 |
| Asian | $133,806 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $133,634 |
Average perfusionist age
See how the average age of perfusionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Perfusionist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 36.5 |
Perfusionist age breakdown
The average age of perfusionists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the perfusionist population.
Perfusionist age breakdown
| Perfusionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Perfusionist educational attainment
The most common degree for perfusionists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of perfusionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Perfusionists by degree level
| Perfusionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Perfusionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, perfusionists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $187,014 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, perfusionists earn a median annual income of $143,597 compared to $119,144 for perfusionists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $187,014 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $100,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $143,597 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $119,144 |
Perfusionist employment statistics
Most perfusionists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where perfusionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where perfusionists work.
Perfusionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Perfusionist jobs by company type
Employees with the perfusionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most perfusionists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Perfusionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 1% |
Perfusionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for perfusionists are health care, education and professional.
Perfusionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 67% |
| Education | 16% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Perfusionist turnover and employment statistics
Perfusionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for perfusionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Perfusionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Perfusionist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average perfusionist tenure
The average perfusionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 678 perfusionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Perfusionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Perfusionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of perfusionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Hemodialysis Technician | 8.24% | 73,669 |
| Medical Care Evaluation Specialist | 9.29% | 107,415 |
| Perfusionist | 9.57% | - |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar perfusionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Hemodialysis Technician | 8.24% | 73,669 |
| Medical Care Evaluation Specialist | 9.29% | 107,415 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by perfusionists
The most common foreign language among perfusionists is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Hebrew, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Perfusionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Hebrew | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
