Rheumatologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Rheumatologist demographics by:
Rheumatologist gender statistics
48.3% of rheumatologists are women and 51.7% of rheumatologists are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
Rheumatologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
Rheumatologist gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$318,194
Female income
$251,934
Rheumatologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rheumatologist positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of rheumatologists are female.
Rheumatologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2011 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
| 2012 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2013 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2014 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2015 | 55.99% | 44.01% |
| 2016 | 55.19% | 44.81% |
| 2017 | 53.20% | 46.80% |
| 2018 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2019 | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 2020 | 51.38% | 48.62% |
| 2021 | 51.72% | 48.28% |
Rheumatologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared rheumatologists 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% |
| Rheumatologist | 52% | 48% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Rheumatologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rheumatologists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all rheumatologists. Comparatively, 19.9% of rheumatologists are Asian and 6.4% of rheumatologists 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%
Rheumatologist race
| Rheumatologist 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% |
Rheumatologist race and ethnicity over time
See how rheumatologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rheumatologist 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% |
Rheumatologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white rheumatologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rheumatologists have the lowest average salary at $303,832.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $308,566 |
| White | $334,219 |
| Black or African American | $303,832 |
| Asian | $329,912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $315,537 |
Average rheumatologist age
See how the average age of rheumatologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rheumatologist 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 |
Rheumatologist age breakdown
The average age of rheumatologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the rheumatologist population.
Rheumatologist age breakdown
| Rheumatologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Rheumatologist educational attainment
The most common degree for rheumatologists is doctoral degree, with 56% of rheumatologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Doctorate, 56%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Master's, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Rheumatologists by degree level
| Rheumatologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
Rheumatologist jobs you might like
Rheumatologist employment statistics
Company size where rheumatologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rheumatologists work.
Rheumatologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Rheumatologist jobs by company type
Employees with the rheumatologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rheumatologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Rheumatologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 91% |
| Government | 1% |
Rheumatologist turnover and employment statistics
Rheumatologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rheumatologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rheumatologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rheumatologist 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 rheumatologist tenure
The average rheumatologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 rheumatologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Rheumatologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Rheumatologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rheumatologists 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 | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Rheumatologist | 12.85% | - |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Allergy Physician | 13.05% | 38,238 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar rheumatologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Physician Assistant Student | 11.62% | 58,769 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Allergy Physician | 13.05% | 38,238 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by rheumatologists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Rheumatologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
