Surgical pathologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Surgical pathologist gender statistics
69.2% of surgical pathologists are women and 30.8% of surgical pathologists are men.
- Female, 69.2%
- Male, 30.8%
Surgical pathologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.2% |
| Male | 30.8% |
Surgical pathologist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,592
Female income
$46,734
Surgical pathologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surgical pathologist positions over time. Currently, 69.2% of surgical pathologists are female.
Surgical pathologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2011 | 35.78% | 64.22% |
| 2012 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
| 2013 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2014 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2015 | 34.54% | 65.46% |
| 2016 | 33.81% | 66.19% |
| 2017 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
| 2018 | 31.73% | 68.27% |
| 2019 | 31.85% | 68.15% |
| 2020 | 30.48% | 69.52% |
| 2021 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
Surgical pathologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared surgical pathologists 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% |
| Surgical Pathologist | 31% | 69% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Surgical pathologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surgical pathologists is White, which makes up 65.6% of all surgical pathologists. Comparatively, 19.9% of surgical pathologists are Asian and 6.4% of surgical pathologists 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%
Surgical pathologist race
| Surgical pathologist 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% |
Surgical pathologist race and ethnicity over time
See how surgical pathologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surgical pathologist 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% |
Surgical pathologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white surgical pathologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american surgical pathologists have the lowest average salary at $53,904.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,435 |
| White | $57,594 |
| Black or African American | $53,904 |
| Asian | $56,940 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,177 |
Average surgical pathologist age
See how the average age of surgical pathologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surgical pathologist 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 |
Surgical pathologist age breakdown
The average age of surgical pathologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the surgical pathologist population.
Surgical pathologist age breakdown
| Surgical Pathologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Surgical pathologist educational attainment
The most common degree for surgical pathologists is bachelor's degree, with 47% of surgical pathologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Surgical pathologists by degree level
| Surgical pathologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Surgical pathologist employment statistics
Company size where surgical pathologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surgical pathologists work.
Surgical pathologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Surgical pathologist jobs by company type
Employees with the surgical pathologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surgical pathologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Surgical pathologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 50% |
Surgical pathologist turnover and employment statistics
Surgical pathologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surgical pathologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surgical pathologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surgical pathologist 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 surgical pathologist tenure
The average surgical pathologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 surgical pathologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Surgical pathologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Surgical pathologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surgical pathologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Surgical Pathologist | 12.85% | - |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Staff Physician | 13.05% | 107,732 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar surgical pathologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Staff Physician | 13.05% | 107,732 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |