Primary care provider demographics and statistics in the US
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Primary care provider demographics by:
Primary care provider gender statistics
73.2% of primary care providers are women and 26.8% of primary care providers are men.
- Female, 73.2%
- Male, 26.8%
Primary care provider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.2% |
| Male | 26.8% |
Primary care provider gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,361
Female income
$36,143
Primary care provider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in primary care provider positions over time. Currently, 73.2% of primary care providers are female.
Primary care provider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.76% | 78.24% |
| 2011 | 22.47% | 77.53% |
| 2012 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2013 | 24.05% | 75.95% |
| 2014 | 24.32% | 75.68% |
| 2015 | 24.38% | 75.62% |
| 2016 | 25.17% | 74.83% |
| 2017 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2018 | 25.19% | 74.81% |
| 2019 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2020 | 29.15% | 70.85% |
| 2021 | 26.78% | 73.22% |
Primary care provider related jobs gender ratio
We compared primary care providers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Primary Care Provider | 27% | 73% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Primary care provider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among primary care providers is White, which makes up 53.8% of all primary care providers. Comparatively, 19.9% of primary care providers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of primary care providers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Primary care provider race
| Primary care provider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Primary care provider race and ethnicity over time
See how primary care provider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Primary care provider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.28% | 12.50% | 6.62% | 15.33% |
| 2011 | 59.38% | 13.50% | 7.29% | 15.94% |
| 2012 | 60.00% | 12.61% | 7.24% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 60.26% | 12.20% | 7.45% | 16.42% |
| 2014 | 60.50% | 11.51% | 7.71% | 16.47% |
| 2015 | 59.79% | 11.71% | 7.63% | 17.37% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 11.65% | 8.31% | 17.86% |
| 2017 | 58.19% | 10.62% | 9.19% | 18.03% |
| 2018 | 58.66% | 11.58% | 8.46% | 17.69% |
| 2019 | 60.52% | 10.45% | 8.27% | 17.32% |
| 2020 | 56.74% | 10.95% | 9.18% | 17.29% |
| 2021 | 53.81% | 10.69% | 9.71% | 19.90% |
Primary care provider wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american primary care providers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown primary care providers have the lowest average salary at $36,098.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,098 |
| White | $37,109 |
| Black or African American | $38,403 |
| Asian | $37,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,589 |
Average primary care provider age
See how the average age of primary care providers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Primary care provider age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Primary care provider age breakdown
The average age of primary care providers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the primary care provider population.
Primary care provider age breakdown
| Primary Care Provider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Primary care provider educational attainment
The most common degree for primary care providers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of primary care providers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Primary care providers by degree level
| Primary care provider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Primary care provider wage gap by degree level
According to the data, primary care providers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,124 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, primary care providers earn a median annual income of $38,260 compared to $37,703 for primary care providers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,124 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,254 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,260 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,703 |
Primary care provider employment statistics
Most primary care providers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where primary care providers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where primary care providers work.
Primary care provider jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Primary care provider jobs by company type
Employees with the primary care provider job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most primary care providers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Primary care provider jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 6% |
Primary care provider jobs by industry
The most common industries for primary care providers are health care, professional and education.
Primary care provider industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 55% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Primary care provider turnover and employment statistics
Primary care provider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for primary care providers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Primary care provider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Primary care provider unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average primary care provider tenure
The average primary care provider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 932 primary care providers resumes in Zippia's database.
Primary care provider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Primary care provider LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of primary care providers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Nanny | 4.43% | 113,427 |
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Primary Care Provider | 6.73% | - |
| Group Leader/Senior Group Leader | 8.12% | 112,245 |
| Community Advisor | 12.72% | 51,226 |
| Life Skills Instructor | 13.13% | 64,039 |
Similar primary care provider jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Nanny | 4.43% | 113,427 |
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Group Leader/Senior Group Leader | 8.12% | 112,245 |
| Community Advisor | 12.72% | 51,226 |
| Life Skills Instructor | 13.13% | 64,039 |
Foreign languages spoken by primary care providers
The most common foreign language among primary care providers is Spanish at 67.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 67.3%
- French, 6.1%
- Russian, 6.1%
- Hindi, 4.1%
- Nepali, 2.0%
- Other, 14.4%
Primary care provider languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.3% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Russian | 6.1% |
| Hindi | 4.1% |
| Nepali | 2.0% |
| Other | 14.4% |
