Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist demographics by:
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist gender statistics
51.6% of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists are women and 48.4% of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists are men.
- Female, 51.6%
- Male, 48.4%
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% |
| Male | 48.4% |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,175
Female income
$61,308
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists are female.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.55% | 44.45% |
| 2011 | 54.03% | 45.97% |
| 2012 | 54.89% | 45.11% |
| 2013 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2014 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2015 | 52.68% | 47.32% |
| 2016 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2017 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2018 | 49.51% | 50.49% |
| 2019 | 49.64% | 50.36% |
| 2020 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
| 2021 | 48.39% | 51.61% |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists 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% |
| Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Specialist | 48% | 52% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. Comparatively, 19.9% of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists are Asian and 6.4% of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists 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%
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist race
| Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist 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% |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist 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% |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists have the lowest average salary at $69,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,752 |
| White | $73,475 |
| Black or African American | $69,021 |
| Asian | $72,902 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,829 |
Average physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist age
See how the average age of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist 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 |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist age breakdown
The average age of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist population.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist age breakdown
| Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists is doctoral degree, with 38% of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Doctorate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists by degree level
| Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist employment statistics
Company size where physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists work.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist turnover and employment statistics
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist 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 physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist tenure
The average physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Specialist | 12.85% | - |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 22,017 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists
The most common foreign language among physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Korean is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Korean, 25.0%
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Korean | 25.0% |