Reconstructive surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Reconstructive surgeon demographics by:
Reconstructive surgeon gender statistics
75.0% of reconstructive surgeons are women and 25.0% of reconstructive surgeons are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Reconstructive surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Reconstructive surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$333,788
Female income
$288,378
Reconstructive surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reconstructive surgeon positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of reconstructive surgeons are female.
Reconstructive surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.73% | 86.27% |
| 2011 | 13.02% | 86.98% |
| 2012 | 13.42% | 86.58% |
| 2013 | 12.71% | 87.29% |
| 2014 | 12.31% | 87.69% |
| 2015 | 12.42% | 87.58% |
| 2016 | 12.07% | 87.93% |
| 2017 | 11.24% | 88.76% |
| 2018 | 25.88% | 74.12% |
| 2019 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2020 | 25.28% | 74.72% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Reconstructive surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared reconstructive surgeons 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% |
| Reconstructive Surgeon | 25% | 75% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Reconstructive surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reconstructive surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all reconstructive surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of reconstructive surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of reconstructive surgeons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.6%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Reconstructive surgeon race
| Reconstructive surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Reconstructive surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how reconstructive surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reconstructive surgeon 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 | 68.74% | 4.15% | 18.77% | 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 | 80.41% | 2.37% | 9.64% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 81.74% | 2.00% | 9.42% | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 79.90% | 0.87% | 9.44% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 1.81% | 12.67% | 5.01% |
Reconstructive surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white reconstructive surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american reconstructive surgeons have the lowest average salary at $324,785.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $325,491 |
| White | $344,047 |
| Black or African American | $324,785 |
| Asian | $343,336 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $331,802 |
Average reconstructive surgeon age
See how the average age of reconstructive surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reconstructive surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Reconstructive surgeon age breakdown
The average age of reconstructive surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the reconstructive surgeon population.
Reconstructive surgeon age breakdown
| Reconstructive Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Reconstructive surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for reconstructive surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 31% of reconstructive surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 27%
Reconstructive surgeons by degree level
| Reconstructive surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 27% |
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Reconstructive surgeon employment statistics
Most reconstructive surgeons work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where reconstructive surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reconstructive surgeons work.
Reconstructive surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Reconstructive surgeon jobs by company type
Employees with the reconstructive surgeon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most reconstructive surgeons prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Reconstructive surgeon jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 10% |
Reconstructive surgeon jobs by industry
The most common industries for reconstructive surgeons are health care, education and manufacturing.
Reconstructive surgeon industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Education | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
Reconstructive surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Reconstructive surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reconstructive surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reconstructive surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reconstructive surgeon 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 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average reconstructive surgeon tenure
The average reconstructive surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 reconstructive surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Reconstructive surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Reconstructive surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reconstructive surgeons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Reconstructive Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 69,834 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar reconstructive surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 69,834 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by reconstructive surgeons
The most common foreign language among reconstructive surgeons is Italian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Italian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Reconstructive surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
