Radiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiologist gender statistics
58.6% of radiologists are women and 41.4% of radiologists are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Radiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Radiologist gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$314,588
Female income
$256,464
Radiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiologist positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of radiologists are female.
Radiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2011 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
| 2012 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2013 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
| 2014 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2015 | 45.59% | 54.41% |
| 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 | 41.37% | 58.63% |
Radiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiologists 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% |
| Radiologist | 41% | 59% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Radiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiologists is White, which makes up 62.1% of all radiologists. Comparatively, 18.6% of radiologists are Asian and 9.5% of radiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Asian, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Radiologist race
| Radiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Radiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how radiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.11% | 5.18% | 16.71% | 8.67% |
| 2011 | 67.15% | 5.25% | 16.63% | 8.52% |
| 2012 | 67.23% | 5.01% | 16.28% | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 65.31% | 5.43% | 17.50% | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 66.40% | 5.06% | 17.06% | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 66.53% | 4.91% | 17.29% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 64.48% | 5.29% | 18.70% | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 65.10% | 5.15% | 17.86% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 65.23% | 5.14% | 17.53% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 65.58% | 4.72% | 18.05% | 8.90% |
| 2020 | 63.13% | 4.88% | 18.16% | 9.44% |
| 2021 | 62.15% | 5.07% | 18.63% | 9.55% |
Radiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white radiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american radiologists have the lowest average salary at $302,694.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $306,526 |
| White | $328,203 |
| Black or African American | $302,694 |
| Asian | $324,225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $312,068 |
Average radiologist age
See how the average age of radiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radiologist 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 |
Radiologist age breakdown
The average age of radiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the radiologist population.
Radiologist age breakdown
| Radiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Radiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for radiologists is bachelor's degree, with 31% of radiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 28%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Radiologists by degree level
| Radiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Radiologist employment statistics
Most radiologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where radiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiologists work.
Radiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Radiologist jobs by company type
Employees with the radiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Radiologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 1% |
Radiologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for radiologists are health care, education and professional.
Radiologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 71% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Radiologist turnover and employment statistics
Radiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiologist 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 radiologist tenure
The average radiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,161 radiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Radiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Radiologist | 12.85% | - |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar radiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Managing Partner | 9.88% | 29,264 |
| Oral Surgery Assistant-Clinical Coordinator | 11.62% | 79,268 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by radiologists
The most common foreign language among radiologists is Spanish at 51.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Serbian at 5.7% and French is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 51.4%
- Serbian, 5.7%
- French, 5.7%
- Hindi, 5.7%
- Russian, 5.7%
- Other, 25.8%
Radiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.4% |
| Serbian | 5.7% |
| French | 5.7% |
| Hindi | 5.7% |
| Russian | 5.7% |
| Other | 25.8% |
