Physiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Physiologist gender statistics
30.6% of physiologists are women and 69.4% of physiologists are men.
- Male, 69.4%
- Female, 30.6%
Physiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.4% |
| Female | 30.6% |
Physiologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,436
Female income
$49,013
Physiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physiologist positions over time. Currently, 30.6% of physiologists are female.
Physiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.01% | 26.99% |
| 2011 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 24.87% |
| 2013 | 71.34% | 28.66% |
| 2014 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2015 | 72.90% | 27.10% |
| 2016 | 69.08% | 30.92% |
| 2017 | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 2018 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 31.57% |
| 2020 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2021 | 69.35% | 30.65% |
Physiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared physiologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Physiologist | 69% | 31% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Physiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physiologists is White, which makes up 58.6% of all physiologists. Comparatively, 21.5% of physiologists are Asian and 9.4% of physiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 21.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Physiologist race
| Physiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 21.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Physiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how physiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.88% | 5.07% | 24.06% | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 60.63% | 5.50% | 24.53% | 7.13% |
| 2012 | 61.45% | 5.29% | 23.69% | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 62.04% | 5.39% | 22.30% | 7.62% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 5.73% | 22.91% | 6.65% |
| 2015 | 61.84% | 5.17% | 23.69% | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 61.20% | 4.97% | 22.49% | 8.78% |
| 2017 | 61.34% | 5.83% | 21.99% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 60.45% | 5.58% | 22.85% | 7.83% |
| 2019 | 61.83% | 5.23% | 22.06% | 8.21% |
| 2020 | 59.97% | 4.85% | 22.34% | 9.11% |
| 2021 | 58.64% | 6.23% | 21.50% | 9.43% |
Physiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white physiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino physiologists have the lowest average salary at $45,252.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,954 |
| White | $50,545 |
| Black or African American | $48,583 |
| Asian | $50,030 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,252 |
Average physiologist age
See how the average age of physiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physiologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Physiologist age breakdown
The average age of physiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the physiologist population.
Physiologist age breakdown
| Physiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Physiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for physiologists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of physiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Physiologists by degree level
| Physiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Physiologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, physiologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $53,582 annually. With a Master's degree, physiologists earn a median annual income of $48,078 compared to $45,874 for physiologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,874 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,582 |
Physiologist employment statistics
Company size where physiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physiologists work.
Physiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Physiologist turnover and employment statistics
Physiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physiologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average physiologist tenure
The average physiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 physiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Physiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Physiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager | 8.40% | 3,090 |
| Physiologist | 8.45% | - |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
| Agronomist | 19.06% | 208 |
Similar physiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager | 8.40% | 3,090 |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
| Agronomist | 19.06% | 208 |
Foreign languages spoken by physiologists
The most common foreign language among physiologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Physiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
