Upper extremity surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Upper extremity surgeon demographics by:
Upper extremity surgeon gender statistics
64.7% of upper extremity surgeons are women and 35.3% of upper extremity surgeons are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Upper extremity surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Upper extremity surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$452,202
Female income
$386,147
Upper extremity surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in upper extremity surgeon positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of upper extremity surgeons are female.
Upper extremity 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% |
Upper extremity surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared upper extremity 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% |
| Upper Extremity Surgeon | 35% | 65% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Upper extremity surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among upper extremity surgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all upper extremity surgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of upper extremity surgeons are Asian and 5.0% of upper extremity 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%
Upper extremity surgeon race
| Upper extremity 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% |
Upper extremity surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how upper extremity surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Upper extremity 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% |
Upper extremity surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white upper extremity surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american upper extremity surgeons have the lowest average salary at $439,046.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $440,077 |
| White | $467,229 |
| Black or African American | $439,046 |
| Asian | $466,186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $449,298 |
Average upper extremity surgeon age
See how the average age of upper extremity surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Upper extremity surgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Upper extremity surgeon age breakdown
The average age of upper extremity surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the upper extremity surgeon population.
Upper extremity surgeon age breakdown
| Upper Extremity Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Upper extremity surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for upper extremity surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 51% of upper extremity surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Upper extremity surgeons by degree level
| Upper extremity surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Upper extremity surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Upper extremity surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for upper extremity surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Upper extremity surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Upper extremity 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 upper extremity surgeon tenure
The average upper extremity surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 upper extremity surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Upper extremity surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Upper extremity surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of upper extremity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Upper Extremity Surgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar upper extremity surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| General Neurologist | 13.05% | 42,750 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by upper extremity surgeons
- Spanish, 100.0%
Upper extremity surgeon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |