Pulmonologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pulmonologist gender statistics
66.7% of pulmonologists are women and 33.3% of pulmonologists are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Pulmonologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Pulmonologist gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$315,331
Female income
$251,438
Pulmonologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pulmonologist positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of pulmonologists are female.
Pulmonologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.99% | 60.01% |
| 2011 | 38.53% | 61.47% |
| 2012 | 39.36% | 60.64% |
| 2013 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2014 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2015 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2016 | 36.49% | 63.51% |
| 2017 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2018 | 34.34% | 65.66% |
| 2019 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2020 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
| 2021 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Pulmonologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pulmonologists 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% |
| Pulmonologist | 33% | 67% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Pulmonologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pulmonologists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all pulmonologists. Comparatively, 19.9% of pulmonologists are Asian and 6.4% of pulmonologists 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%
Pulmonologist race
| Pulmonologist 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% |
Pulmonologist race and ethnicity over time
See how pulmonologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pulmonologist 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% |
Pulmonologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white pulmonologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pulmonologists have the lowest average salary at $301,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $306,075 |
| White | $330,720 |
| Black or African American | $301,519 |
| Asian | $326,586 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $312,778 |
Average pulmonologist age
See how the average age of pulmonologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pulmonologist 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 |
Pulmonologist age breakdown
The average age of pulmonologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pulmonologist population.
Pulmonologist age breakdown
| Pulmonologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Pulmonologist educational attainment
The most common degree for pulmonologists is bachelor's degree, with 31% of pulmonologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pulmonologists by degree level
| Pulmonologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pulmonologist employment statistics
Company size where pulmonologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pulmonologists work.
Pulmonologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Pulmonologist jobs by company type
Employees with the pulmonologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pulmonologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pulmonologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 91% |
| Government | 3% |
Pulmonologist turnover and employment statistics
Pulmonologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pulmonologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pulmonologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pulmonologist 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 pulmonologist tenure
The average pulmonologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 pulmonologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pulmonologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Pulmonologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pulmonologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Pulmonologist | 12.85% | - |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Allergist/Immunologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,272 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar pulmonologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Allergist/Immunologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,272 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by pulmonologists
The most common foreign language among pulmonologists is Russian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 25.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Ukrainian, 25.0%
Pulmonologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Ukrainian | 25.0% |
