Primary care pediatrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Primary care pediatrician gender statistics
69.8% of primary care pediatricians are women and 30.2% of primary care pediatricians are men.
- Female, 69.8%
- Male, 30.2%
Primary care pediatrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.8% |
| Male | 30.2% |
Primary care pediatrician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$220,167
Female income
$198,893
Primary care pediatrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in primary care pediatrician positions over time. Currently, 69.8% of primary care pediatricians are female.
Primary care pediatrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
| 2011 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2012 | 36.17% | 63.83% |
| 2013 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2014 | 33.92% | 66.08% |
| 2015 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2016 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2017 | 31.66% | 68.34% |
| 2018 | 30.23% | 69.77% |
Primary care pediatrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared primary care pediatricians 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% |
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 30% | 70% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Primary care pediatrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among primary care pediatricians is White, which makes up 68.0% of all primary care pediatricians. Comparatively, 19.4% of primary care pediatricians are Asian and 6.2% of primary care pediatricians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 19.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Primary care pediatrician race
| Primary care pediatrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Primary care pediatrician race and ethnicity over time
See how primary care pediatrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Primary care pediatrician 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% | 18.79% | 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 | 67.99% | 3.95% | 19.37% | 6.17% |
Primary care pediatrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian primary care pediatricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown primary care pediatricians have the lowest average salary at $216,274.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $216,274 |
| White | $224,310 |
| Black or African American | $216,948 |
| Asian | $225,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $217,877 |
Average primary care pediatrician age
See how the average age of primary care pediatricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Primary care pediatrician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 42 |
| White | 51 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 43 |
Primary care pediatrician age breakdown
The average age of primary care pediatricians is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the primary care pediatrician population.
Primary care pediatrician age breakdown
| Primary Care Pediatrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Primary care pediatrician educational attainment
The most common degree for primary care pediatricians is doctoral degree, with 46% of primary care pediatricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 37% and bachelor's degree degree at 3%.
- Doctorate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Primary care pediatricians by degree level
| Primary care pediatrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Primary care pediatrician employment statistics
Company size where primary care pediatricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where primary care pediatricians work.
Primary care pediatrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Primary care pediatrician turnover and employment statistics
Primary care pediatrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for primary care pediatricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Primary care pediatrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Primary care pediatrician 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 | 0.55% |
Average primary care pediatrician tenure
The average primary care pediatrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 primary care pediatricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Primary care pediatrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Primary care pediatrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of primary care pediatricians 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 Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | - |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Clinic MD Associate | 13.05% | 23,856 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar primary care pediatrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Correction Consultant | 5.69% | 29,130 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Clinic MD Associate | 13.05% | 23,856 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by primary care pediatricians
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Primary care pediatrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
