Sports Medicine Physician Demographics and Statistics In The US
Sports Medicine Physician Statistics By Gender
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 Physicians By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.5% |
| Female | 25.5% |
Gender Pay Gap For Sports Medicine Physician
Women Earn 85¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Sports Medicine Physician Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the sports medicine physician position over time.
Sports Medicine Physician Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Sports Medicine Physician Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among sports medicine physicians is White, which makes up 65.6% of all sports medicine physicians. Comparatively, there are 19.9% of the Asian ethnicity and 6.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among sports medicine physicians.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Sports Medicine Physician Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $204,416 |
| White | $215,696 |
| Black or African American | $202,404 |
| Asian | $213,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $207,315 |
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Average Age of a Sports Medicine Physician
We determined the average age of sports medicine physicians based on ethnicity and gender.
Sports Medicine Physician Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of sports medicine physician employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of sports medicine physicians is 40+ years old, which represents 72% of the population.
Sports Medicine Physician Age
| Sports Medicine Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Types of Sports Medicine Physician Degree Levels
The most common degree for sports medicine physicians is doctoral degree 34% of sports medicine physicians earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 34% and rounding it off is master's degree with 6%.
- Doctorate, 34%
- Bachelors, 34%
- Masters, 6%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Sports Medicine Physicians By Education
| Sports Medicine Physician Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 34% |
| Bachelors | 34% |
| Masters | 6% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Sports Medicine Physician Employment Statistics
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire sports medicine physicians.
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Sports Medicine Physicians
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ sports medicine physicians. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of sports medicine physicians changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Sports Medicine Physician Stay in a Job
By looking over 63 sports medicine physicians resumes, we figured out that the average sports medicine physician enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 21%.
Sports Medicine Physician Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Sports Medicine Physicians with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to sports medicine physicians.
| 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 |
Sports Medicine Physician 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% |
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Where Do Sports Medicine Physicians Earn The Most?
Sports medicine physicians earn the most in Kansas, where the average sports medicine physician salary is $185,277. The map here shows where sports medicine physicians earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
