Practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
Practitioner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates practitioner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our practitioner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about practitioners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 15,054 practitioners currently employed in the United States.
- 63.2% of all practitioners are women, while 36.8% are men.
- The average practitioner age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of practitioners is White (77.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%), Asian (6.3%) and Black or African American (4.7%).
- Practitioners are most in-demand in Saint Louis, MO.
- The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for practitioners.
- Hartford, CT pays an annual average wage of $113,628, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women practitioners earned 92% of what men earned.
- 12% of all practitioners are LGBT.
- Connecticut is the best state for practitioners to live.
- Practitioners are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Practitioner demographics by:
Practitioner gender statistics
63.2% of practitioners are women and 36.8% of practitioners are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,375
Female income
$82,025
Practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in practitioner positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of practitioners are female.
Practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.84% | 72.16% |
| 2011 | 25.35% | 74.65% |
| 2012 | 22.29% | 77.71% |
| 2013 | 24.19% | 75.81% |
| 2014 | 28.62% | 71.38% |
| 2015 | 27.57% | 72.43% |
| 2016 | 28.10% | 71.90% |
| 2017 | 32.10% | 67.90% |
| 2018 | 27.56% | 72.44% |
| 2019 | 33.75% | 66.25% |
| 2020 | 32.01% | 67.99% |
| 2021 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
Practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared practitioners 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% |
| Practitioner | 37% | 63% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among practitioners is White, which makes up 77.5% of all practitioners. Comparatively, 6.7% of practitioners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of practitioners are Asian.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Practitioner race
| Practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.08% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 87.92% | 2.95% | 3.04% | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 87.03% | 4.60% | 3.43% | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 5.64% | 3.00% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 4.15% | 5.31% | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 84.74% | 6.01% | 4.16% | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 84.05% | 5.39% | 5.39% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 83.90% | 5.07% | 5.39% | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 81.44% | 5.24% | 6.72% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 81.77% | 5.23% | 6.31% | 4.88% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 4.73% | 5.65% | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 77.54% | 4.66% | 6.33% | 6.65% |
Practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White practitioners have the lowest average salary at $86,366.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,732 |
| White | $86,366 |
| Black or African American | $86,840 |
| Asian | $93,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,639 |
Average practitioner age
See how the average age of practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Practitioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 41 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 43 |
| Asian | 38 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 37.5 |
Practitioner age breakdown
The average age of practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the practitioner population.
Practitioner age breakdown
| Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 51% of practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Practitioners by degree level
| Practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Practitioner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,628 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,064 |
Practitioner employment statistics
Most practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where practitioners work.
Practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most practitioners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 8% |
Practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for practitioners are health care, professional and education.
Practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Practitioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 0.91% |
Average practitioner tenure
The average practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,701 practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of practitioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Practitioner | 11.81% | - |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by practitioners
The most common foreign language among practitioners is Spanish at 56.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 56.7%
- French, 7.6%
- Swedish, 5.0%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Arabic, 3.8%
- Other, 22.3%
Practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.7% |
| French | 7.6% |
| Swedish | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Arabic | 3.8% |
| Other | 22.3% |
