Team physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Team physician gender statistics
43.3% of team physicians are women and 56.7% of team physicians are men.
- Male, 56.7%
- Female, 43.3%
Team physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.7% |
| Female | 43.3% |
Team physician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$219,197
Female income
$187,725
Team physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in team physician positions over time. Currently, 43.3% of team physicians are female.
Team physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.86% | 35.14% |
| 2011 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2012 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2013 | 62.81% | 37.19% |
| 2014 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2015 | 62.18% | 37.82% |
| 2016 | 61.41% | 38.59% |
| 2017 | 59.51% | 40.49% |
| 2018 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2019 | 57.81% | 42.19% |
| 2020 | 56.33% | 43.67% |
| 2021 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
Team physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared team 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% |
| Team Physician | 57% | 43% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Team physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among team physicians is White, which makes up 61.0% of all team physicians. Comparatively, 18.9% of team physicians are Asian and 10.0% of team physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.0%
- Asian, 18.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Team physician race
| Team physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Asian | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Team physician race and ethnicity over time
See how team physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Team physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.69% | 5.33% | 16.55% | 9.05% |
| 2011 | 66.73% | 5.41% | 16.47% | 8.90% |
| 2012 | 66.81% | 5.17% | 16.13% | 9.43% |
| 2013 | 64.89% | 5.59% | 17.34% | 9.65% |
| 2014 | 65.98% | 5.21% | 16.91% | 9.39% |
| 2015 | 66.10% | 5.06% | 17.13% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | 64.06% | 5.44% | 18.54% | 9.12% |
| 2017 | 64.68% | 5.30% | 17.71% | 9.56% |
| 2018 | 64.10% | 5.38% | 17.92% | 9.67% |
| 2019 | 64.35% | 4.97% | 18.52% | 9.37% |
| 2020 | 61.84% | 5.21% | 18.65% | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 61.01% | 5.35% | 18.94% | 10.02% |
Team physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white team physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown team physicians have the lowest average salary at $212,453.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $212,453 |
| White | $226,759 |
| Black or African American | $212,972 |
| Asian | $225,825 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $218,400 |
Average team physician age
See how the average age of team physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Team 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 |
Team physician age breakdown
The average age of team physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the team physician population.
Team physician age breakdown
| Team Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Team physician educational attainment
The most common degree for team physicians is bachelor's degree, with 41% of team physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 29% and doctoral degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Doctorate, 29%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Team physicians by degree level
| Team physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Doctorate | 29% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Team physician employment statistics
Most team physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where team physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where team physicians work.
Team physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Team physician jobs by company type
Employees with the team physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most team physicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Team physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 48% |
Team physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for team physicians are health care, education and hospitality.
Team physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 45% |
| Education | 35% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Team physician turnover and employment statistics
Team physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for team physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Team physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Team 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 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 0.61% |
Average team physician tenure
The average team physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 team physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Team physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Team physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of team 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 Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 39,100 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar team physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher | 5.69% | 76,655 |
| Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 39,100 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by team physicians
The most common foreign language among team physicians is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 11.1% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Team physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |