Thoracic surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Thoracic surgeon demographics by:
Thoracic surgeon gender statistics
64.7% of thoracic surgeons are women and 35.3% of thoracic surgeons are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Thoracic surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Thoracic surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$455,432
Female income
$388,742
Thoracic surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in thoracic surgeon positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of thoracic surgeons are female.
Thoracic surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.66% | 79.34% |
| 2011 | 19.67% | 80.33% |
| 2012 | 20.23% | 79.77% |
| 2013 | 19.24% | 80.76% |
| 2014 | 18.69% | 81.31% |
| 2015 | 18.83% | 81.17% |
| 2016 | 18.34% | 81.66% |
| 2017 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2018 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| 2019 | 40.30% | 59.70% |
| 2020 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2021 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
Thoracic surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared thoracic surgeons 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% |
| Thoracic Surgeon | 35% | 65% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Thoracic surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among thoracic surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all thoracic surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of thoracic surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of thoracic surgeons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.6%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Thoracic surgeon race
| Thoracic surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Thoracic surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how thoracic surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Thoracic surgeon 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 | 68.74% | 4.15% | 18.77% | 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 | 80.41% | 2.37% | 9.64% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 81.74% | 2.00% | 9.42% | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 79.90% | 0.87% | 9.44% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 1.81% | 12.67% | 5.01% |
Thoracic surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white thoracic surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american thoracic surgeons have the lowest average salary at $442,147.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $443,188 |
| White | $470,608 |
| Black or African American | $442,147 |
| Asian | $469,554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $452,500 |
Average thoracic surgeon age
See how the average age of thoracic surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Thoracic surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Thoracic surgeon age breakdown
The average age of thoracic surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the thoracic surgeon population.
Thoracic surgeon age breakdown
| Thoracic Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Thoracic surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for thoracic surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 52% of thoracic surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Thoracic surgeons by degree level
| Thoracic surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Thoracic surgeon employment statistics
Company size where thoracic surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where thoracic surgeons work.
Thoracic surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Thoracic surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Thoracic surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for thoracic surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Thoracic surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Thoracic surgeon 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 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average thoracic surgeon tenure
The average thoracic surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 thoracic surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Thoracic surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Thoracic surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of thoracic surgeons 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 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Thoracic Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| General Practice | 13.05% | 55,666 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar thoracic surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| General Practice | 13.05% | 55,666 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by thoracic surgeons
- Chinese, 100.0%
Thoracic surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |
