Psychiatrist demographics and statistics in the US
Psychiatrist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates psychiatrist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our psychiatrist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about psychiatrists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 3,634 psychiatrists currently employed in the United States.
- 55.4% of all psychiatrists are women, while 44.6% are men.
- The average psychiatrist age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of psychiatrists is White (64.3%), followed by Asian (18.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9.5%) and Black or African American (5.3%).
- Psychiatrists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for psychiatrists.
- 10% of all psychiatrists are LGBT.
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Psychiatrist demographics by:
Psychiatrist gender statistics
55.4% of psychiatrists are women and 44.6% of psychiatrists are men.
- Female, 55.4%
- Male, 44.6%
Psychiatrist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% |
| Male | 44.6% |
Psychiatrist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$234,206
Female income
$211,476
Psychiatrist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in psychiatrist positions over time. Currently, 55.4% of psychiatrists are female.
Psychiatrist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
| 2011 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2012 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
| 2013 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2014 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2015 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2016 | 48.24% | 51.76% |
| 2017 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
| 2018 | 44.60% | 55.40% |
Psychiatrist related jobs gender ratio
We compared psychiatrists 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% |
| Psychiatrist | 45% | 55% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Psychiatrist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among psychiatrists is White, which makes up 64.3% of all psychiatrists. Comparatively, 18.0% of psychiatrists are Asian and 9.5% of psychiatrists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.3%
- Asian, 18.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Psychiatrist race
| Psychiatrist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Asian | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Psychiatrist race and ethnicity over time
See how psychiatrist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Psychiatrist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.88% | 5.26% | 16.62% | 8.88% |
| 2011 | 66.93% | 5.34% | 16.55% | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 67.00% | 5.10% | 16.20% | 9.25% |
| 2013 | 65.08% | 5.52% | 17.41% | 9.48% |
| 2014 | 66.17% | 5.14% | 16.98% | 9.22% |
| 2015 | 66.30% | 4.99% | 17.20% | 9.28% |
| 2016 | 64.25% | 5.37% | 18.62% | 8.95% |
| 2017 | 64.87% | 5.23% | 17.78% | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 64.30% | 5.31% | 18.00% | 9.50% |
Psychiatrist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian psychiatrists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown psychiatrists have the lowest average salary at $228,008.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $228,008 |
| White | $239,396 |
| Black or African American | $230,399 |
| Asian | $241,513 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $232,009 |
Average psychiatrist age
See how the average age of psychiatrists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Psychiatrist 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 |
Psychiatrist age breakdown
The average age of psychiatrists is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the psychiatrist population.
Psychiatrist age breakdown
| Psychiatrist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Psychiatrist educational attainment
The most common degree for psychiatrists is doctoral degree, with 32% of psychiatrists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Doctorate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Psychiatrists by degree level
| Psychiatrist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Psychiatrist employment statistics
Most psychiatrists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where psychiatrists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where psychiatrists work.
Psychiatrist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Psychiatrist jobs by company type
Employees with the psychiatrist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most psychiatrists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Psychiatrist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 12% |
Psychiatrist jobs by industry
The most common industries for psychiatrists are health care, government and non profits.
Psychiatrist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Psychiatrist turnover and employment statistics
Psychiatrist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for psychiatrists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Psychiatrist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Psychiatrist 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 psychiatrist tenure
The average psychiatrist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,135 psychiatrists resumes in Zippia's database.
Psychiatrist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Psychiatrist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of psychiatrists 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 And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | - |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar psychiatrist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech And Language Specialist | 5.69% | 25,162 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by psychiatrists
The most common foreign language among psychiatrists is Spanish at 26.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 22.4% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 26.5%
- Russian, 22.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Czech, 6.1%
- Romanian, 4.1%
- Other, 26.6%
Psychiatrist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.5% |
| Russian | 22.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Czech | 6.1% |
| Romanian | 4.1% |
| Other | 26.6% |
