Sports medicine physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports medicine physician gender statistics
25.5% of sports medicine physicians are women and 74.5% of sports medicine physicians are men.
- Male, 74.5%
- Female, 25.5%
Sports medicine physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.5% |
| Female | 25.5% |
Sports medicine physician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$208,630
Female income
$177,680
Sports medicine physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports medicine physician positions over time. Currently, 25.5% of sports medicine physicians are female.
Sports medicine physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2011 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2012 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2013 | 78.05% | 21.95% |
| 2014 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
| 2015 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2016 | 77.02% | 22.98% |
| 2017 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2018 | 75.31% | 24.69% |
| 2019 | 75.41% | 24.59% |
| 2020 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2021 | 74.47% | 25.53% |
Sports medicine physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports medicine 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% |
| Sports Medicine Physician | 74% | 26% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Sports medicine physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports medicine physicians is White, which makes up 65.6% of all sports medicine physicians. Comparatively, 19.9% of sports medicine physicians are Asian and 6.4% of sports medicine physicians 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%
Sports medicine physician race
| Sports medicine physician 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% |
Sports medicine physician race and ethnicity over time
See how sports medicine physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports medicine physician 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% |
Sports medicine physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white sports medicine physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports medicine physicians have the lowest average salary at $202,404.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $204,416 |
| White | $215,696 |
| Black or African American | $202,404 |
| Asian | $213,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $207,315 |
Average sports medicine physician age
See how the average age of sports medicine physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports medicine physician 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 |
Sports medicine physician age breakdown
The average age of sports medicine physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the sports medicine physician population.
Sports medicine physician age breakdown
| Sports Medicine Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Sports medicine physician educational attainment
The most common degree for sports medicine physicians is doctoral degree, with 34% of sports medicine physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Doctorate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Sports medicine physicians by degree level
| Sports medicine physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Sports medicine physician employment statistics
Company size where sports medicine physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports medicine physicians work.
Sports medicine physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Sports medicine physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports medicine physicians are health care, education and professional.
Sports medicine physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Education | 20% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Sports medicine physician turnover and employment statistics
Sports medicine physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports medicine physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports medicine physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports medicine physician 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 sports medicine physician tenure
The average sports medicine physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 sports medicine physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports medicine physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 20% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sports medicine physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Sports Medicine Physician | 12.85% | - |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 13.05% | 40,597 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar sports medicine physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 13.05% | 40,597 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports medicine physicians
The most common foreign language among sports medicine physicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Sports medicine physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
