Senior physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior physician gender statistics
58.2% of senior physicians are women and 41.8% of senior physicians are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Senior physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Senior physician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$146,650
Female income
$130,774
Senior physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior physician positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of senior physicians are female.
Senior physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.36% | 55.64% |
| 2011 | 46.23% | 53.77% |
| 2012 | 45.03% | 54.97% |
| 2013 | 42.50% | 57.50% |
| 2014 | 44.85% | 55.15% |
| 2015 | 44.72% | 55.28% |
| 2016 | 45.89% | 54.11% |
| 2017 | 42.71% | 57.29% |
| 2018 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2019 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
| 2020 | 47.14% | 52.86% |
| 2021 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
Senior physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior physicians 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% |
| Senior Physician | 42% | 58% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Senior physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior physicians is White, which makes up 66.7% of all senior physicians. Comparatively, 12.1% of senior physicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of senior physicians are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Senior physician race
| Senior physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Senior physician race and ethnicity over time
See how senior physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.16% | 7.01% | 9.10% | 11.66% |
| 2011 | 68.91% | 7.23% | 9.22% | 11.55% |
| 2012 | 67.67% | 7.93% | 8.88% | 12.54% |
| 2013 | 68.13% | 8.25% | 10.89% | 10.17% |
| 2014 | 73.54% | 5.54% | 9.14% | 9.14% |
| 2015 | 69.85% | 6.83% | 9.93% | 11.23% |
| 2016 | 73.54% | 5.76% | 8.18% | 9.94% |
| 2017 | 75.10% | 4.38% | 8.69% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 5.36% | 11.21% | 10.78% |
| 2019 | 69.87% | 5.69% | 11.15% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 67.05% | 5.42% | 11.82% | 11.50% |
| 2021 | 66.69% | 5.51% | 11.57% | 12.08% |
Senior physician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown senior physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior physicians have the lowest average salary at $139,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $157,010 |
| White | $146,091 |
| Black or African American | $139,524 |
| Asian | $146,434 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $144,733 |
Average senior physician age
See how the average age of senior physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior physician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 54.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 44.5 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Senior physician age breakdown
The average age of senior physicians is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the senior physician population.
Senior physician age breakdown
| Senior Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Senior physician educational attainment
The most common degree for senior physicians is bachelor's degree, with 53% of senior physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 15% and doctoral degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Senior physicians by degree level
| Senior physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Senior physician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $212,627 |
| Doctorate Degree | $203,338 |
Senior physician employment statistics
Most senior physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where senior physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior physicians work.
Senior physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Senior physician jobs by company type
Employees with the senior physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior physicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
Senior physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior physicians are health care, professional and government.
Senior physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 55% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Senior physician turnover and employment statistics
Senior physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior physician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 1.65% |
Average senior physician tenure
The average senior physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 428 senior physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Senior physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior physicians 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 Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,617 |
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | - |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Clinic MD Associate | 13.05% | 23,856 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar senior physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5.69% | 25,617 |
| Primary Care Pediatrician | 9.88% | 104,513 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Clinic MD Associate | 13.05% | 23,856 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior physicians
The most common foreign language among senior physicians is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Turkish at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Turkish, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Uzbek, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Senior physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Turkish | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Uzbek | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
