Urologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Urologist gender statistics
69.5% of urologists are women and 30.5% of urologists are men.
- Female, 69.5%
- Male, 30.5%
Urologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.5% |
| Male | 30.5% |
Urologist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$344,749
Female income
$294,336
Urologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in urologist positions over time. Currently, 69.5% of urologists are female.
Urologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2011 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2012 | 36.30% | 63.70% |
| 2013 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
| 2014 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2015 | 34.26% | 65.74% |
| 2016 | 33.54% | 66.46% |
| 2017 | 31.78% | 68.22% |
| 2018 | 31.47% | 68.53% |
| 2019 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
| 2020 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2021 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
Urologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared urologists 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% |
| Urologist | 31% | 69% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Urologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among urologists is White, which makes up 62.2% of all urologists. Comparatively, 18.7% of urologists are Asian and 9.5% of urologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.2%
- Asian, 18.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Urologist race
| Urologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Asian | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Urologist race and ethnicity over time
See how urologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Urologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.18% | 5.15% | 16.73% | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 67.22% | 5.23% | 16.66% | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 67.30% | 4.99% | 16.31% | 8.98% |
| 2013 | 65.38% | 5.41% | 17.52% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 66.47% | 5.03% | 17.09% | 8.95% |
| 2015 | 66.59% | 4.88% | 17.31% | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 64.55% | 5.26% | 18.73% | 8.68% |
| 2017 | 65.17% | 5.12% | 17.89% | 9.11% |
| 2018 | 65.30% | 5.11% | 17.55% | 9.19% |
| 2019 | 65.65% | 4.70% | 18.07% | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 63.20% | 4.86% | 18.18% | 9.38% |
| 2021 | 62.22% | 5.04% | 18.65% | 9.48% |
Urologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white urologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american urologists have the lowest average salary at $333,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $337,521 |
| White | $356,510 |
| Black or African American | $333,857 |
| Asian | $353,509 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $342,912 |
Average urologist age
See how the average age of urologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Urologist 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 |
Urologist age breakdown
The average age of urologists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the urologist population.
Urologist age breakdown
| Urologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Urologist educational attainment
The most common degree for urologists is bachelor's degree, with 21% of urologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 20% and doctoral degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 25%
Urologists by degree level
| Urologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 25% |
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Urologist employment statistics
Most urologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where urologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where urologists work.
Urologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Urologist jobs by company type
Employees with the urologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most urologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Urologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Urologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for urologists are health care, professional and education.
Urologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 69% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Urologist turnover and employment statistics
Urologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for urologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Urologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Urologist 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 urologist tenure
The average urologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 305 urologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Urologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Urologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of urologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Urologist | 12.85% | - |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar urologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by urologists
The most common foreign language among urologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Mandarin, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Urologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
