Trauma surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Trauma surgeon demographics by:
Trauma surgeon gender statistics
44.4% of trauma surgeons are women and 55.6% of trauma surgeons are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Trauma surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Trauma surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$422,707
Female income
$361,928
Trauma surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trauma surgeon positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of trauma surgeons are female.
Trauma surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2011 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2012 | 36.75% | 63.25% |
| 2013 | 35.31% | 64.69% |
| 2014 | 34.50% | 65.50% |
| 2015 | 34.71% | 65.29% |
| 2016 | 33.98% | 66.02% |
| 2017 | 32.21% | 67.79% |
| 2018 | 56.69% | 43.31% |
| 2019 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2020 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
| 2021 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
Trauma surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared trauma 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% |
| Trauma Surgeon | 56% | 44% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Trauma surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trauma surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all trauma surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of trauma surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of trauma 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%
Trauma surgeon race
| Trauma 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% |
Trauma surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how trauma surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trauma 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% |
Trauma surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white trauma surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american trauma surgeons have the lowest average salary at $410,615.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $411,563 |
| White | $436,513 |
| Black or African American | $410,615 |
| Asian | $435,554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $420,039 |
Average trauma surgeon age
See how the average age of trauma surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trauma surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Trauma surgeon age breakdown
The average age of trauma surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the trauma surgeon population.
Trauma surgeon age breakdown
| Trauma Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Trauma surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for trauma surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 25% of trauma surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 25% and doctoral degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Doctorate, 25%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 40%
Trauma surgeons by degree level
| Trauma surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 25% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 40% |
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Trauma surgeon employment statistics
Company size where trauma surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trauma surgeons work.
Trauma surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Trauma surgeon jobs by company type
Employees with the trauma surgeon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most trauma surgeons prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Trauma surgeon jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 9% |
Trauma surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Trauma surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trauma surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trauma surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trauma 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 trauma surgeon tenure
The average trauma surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 trauma surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Trauma surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 17% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Trauma surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trauma 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Trauma Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar trauma surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, General Pediatric Clinic | 9.88% | 81,435 |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by trauma surgeons
- Spanish, 100.0%
Trauma surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
