Preventive medicine physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Preventive medicine physician demographics by:
Preventive medicine physician gender statistics
58.6% of preventive medicine physicians are women and 41.4% of preventive medicine physicians are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Preventive medicine physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Preventive medicine physician gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$210,827
Female income
$178,019
Preventive medicine physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in preventive medicine physician positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of preventive medicine physicians are female.
Preventive medicine physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.48% | 51.52% |
| 2011 | 46.95% | 53.05% |
| 2012 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2013 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2014 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2015 | 45.60% | 54.40% |
| 2016 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2017 | 42.82% | 57.18% |
| 2018 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2019 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
| 2020 | 41.05% | 58.95% |
| 2021 | 41.38% | 58.62% |
Preventive medicine physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared preventive medicine physicians 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% |
| Preventive Medicine Physician | 41% | 59% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Preventive medicine physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among preventive medicine physicians is White, which makes up 65.6% of all preventive medicine physicians. Comparatively, 19.9% of preventive medicine physicians are Asian and 6.4% of preventive medicine physicians 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%
Preventive medicine physician race
| Preventive medicine physician 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% |
Preventive medicine physician race and ethnicity over time
See how preventive medicine physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Preventive medicine physician 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% |
Preventive medicine physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white preventive medicine physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american preventive medicine physicians have the lowest average salary at $203,889.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $206,186 |
| White | $218,466 |
| Black or African American | $203,889 |
| Asian | $216,423 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $209,550 |
Average preventive medicine physician age
See how the average age of preventive medicine physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Preventive medicine physician 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 |
Preventive medicine physician age breakdown
The average age of preventive medicine physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the preventive medicine physician population.
Preventive medicine physician age breakdown
| Preventive Medicine Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Preventive medicine physician educational attainment
The most common degree for preventive medicine physicians is doctoral degree, with 38% of preventive medicine physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Doctorate, 38%
- Master's, 25%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Preventive medicine physicians by degree level
| Preventive medicine physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 38% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Preventive medicine physician employment statistics
Company size where preventive medicine physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where preventive medicine physicians work.
Preventive medicine physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Preventive medicine physician turnover and employment statistics
Preventive medicine physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for preventive medicine physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Preventive medicine physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Preventive medicine physician 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 preventive medicine physician tenure
The average preventive medicine physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 preventive medicine physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Preventive medicine physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Preventive medicine physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of preventive medicine physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Preventive Medicine Physician | 12.85% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Primary Care MD | 13.05% | 95,564 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar preventive medicine physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Primary Care MD | 13.05% | 95,564 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by preventive medicine physicians
- Russian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Preventive medicine physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |