Physician extender demographics and statistics in the US
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Physician extender demographics by:
Physician extender gender statistics
64.6% of physician extenders are women and 35.4% of physician extenders are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Physician extender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Physician extender gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$193,863
Female income
$168,973
Physician extender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physician extender positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of physician extenders are female.
Physician extender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2011 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2012 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2013 | 36.01% | 63.99% |
| 2014 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2015 | 38.11% | 61.89% |
| 2016 | 39.23% | 60.77% |
| 2017 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2018 | 37.88% | 62.12% |
| 2019 | 38.60% | 61.40% |
| 2020 | 40.44% | 59.56% |
| 2021 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
Physician extender related jobs gender ratio
We compared physician extenders 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% |
| Physician Extender | 35% | 65% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Physician extender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physician extenders is White, which makes up 67.8% of all physician extenders. Comparatively, 12.7% of physician extenders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of physician extenders are Asian.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Physician extender race
| Physician extender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Physician extender race and ethnicity over time
See how physician extender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physician extender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.31% | 7.29% | 7.01% | 12.27% |
| 2011 | 70.06% | 7.50% | 7.13% | 12.16% |
| 2012 | 68.82% | 8.21% | 6.78% | 13.15% |
| 2013 | 69.28% | 8.53% | 8.80% | 10.79% |
| 2014 | 74.69% | 5.81% | 7.04% | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 71.00% | 7.11% | 7.83% | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 74.69% | 6.04% | 6.09% | 10.55% |
| 2017 | 76.25% | 4.65% | 6.59% | 9.63% |
| 2018 | 71.43% | 5.64% | 9.11% | 11.40% |
| 2019 | 71.02% | 5.97% | 9.05% | 10.75% |
| 2020 | 68.20% | 5.70% | 9.72% | 12.11% |
| 2021 | 67.84% | 5.79% | 9.48% | 12.69% |
Physician extender wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown physician extenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american physician extenders have the lowest average salary at $182,622.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $210,402 |
| White | $192,978 |
| Black or African American | $182,622 |
| Asian | $193,521 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $190,828 |
Average physician extender age
See how the average age of physician extenders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Physician extender age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 54.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 44.5 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Physician extender age breakdown
The average age of physician extenders is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the physician extender population.
Physician extender age breakdown
| Physician Extender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Physician extender educational attainment
The most common degree for physician extenders is bachelor's degree, with 59% of physician extenders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Physician extenders by degree level
| Physician extender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Physician extender wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $302,680 |
| Doctorate Degree | $286,893 |
Physician extender employment statistics
Most physician extenders work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where physician extenders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physician extenders work.
Physician extender jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Physician extender jobs by company type
Employees with the physician extender job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physician extenders prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Physician extender jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 5% |
Physician extender jobs by industry
The most common industries for physician extenders are health care, non profits and education.
Physician extender industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 68% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Physician extender turnover and employment statistics
Physician extender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physician extenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physician extender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physician extender unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 1.65% |
Average physician extender tenure
The average physician extender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 334 physician extenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Physician extender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Physician extender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physician extenders 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-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | - |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Ob/Gyn Doctor | 13.05% | 23,523 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar physician extender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Ob/Gyn Doctor | 13.05% | 23,523 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by physician extenders
The most common foreign language among physician extenders is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Greek is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 22.2%
- Greek, 11.1%
Physician extender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Greek | 11.1% |
