Veterinary pathologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Veterinary pathologist gender statistics
38.1% of veterinary pathologists are women and 61.9% of veterinary pathologists are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Veterinary pathologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Veterinary pathologist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,015
Female income
$47,387
Veterinary pathologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in veterinary pathologist positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of veterinary pathologists are female.
Veterinary pathologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2011 | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| 2012 | 72.57% | 27.43% |
| 2013 | 73.37% | 26.63% |
| 2014 | 71.85% | 28.15% |
| 2015 | 69.59% | 30.41% |
| 2016 | 65.65% | 34.35% |
| 2017 | 67.20% | 32.80% |
| 2018 | 63.28% | 36.72% |
| 2019 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2020 | 59.64% | 40.36% |
| 2021 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
Veterinary pathologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared veterinary pathologists 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% |
| Veterinary Pathologist | 62% | 38% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Veterinary pathologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among veterinary pathologists is White, which makes up 86.3% of all veterinary pathologists. Comparatively, 4.2% of veterinary pathologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.1% of veterinary pathologists are Unknown.
- White, 86.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 4.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Veterinary pathologist race
| Veterinary pathologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Veterinary pathologist race and ethnicity over time
See how veterinary pathologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Veterinary pathologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.07% | 1.35% | 2.80% | 2.60% |
| 2011 | 92.08% | 1.38% | 2.76% | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 92.84% | 0.99% | 2.64% | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 91.86% | 1.55% | 2.55% | 2.99% |
| 2014 | 90.64% | 1.13% | 2.78% | 4.01% |
| 2015 | 90.86% | 1.08% | 3.01% | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 91.51% | 1.19% | 2.28% | 3.17% |
| 2017 | 90.69% | 1.39% | 2.48% | 3.68% |
| 2018 | 88.86% | 1.49% | 4.21% | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 90.83% | 1.39% | 3.77% | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 86.47% | 0.66% | 4.64% | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 86.29% | 1.25% | 3.93% | 4.18% |
Veterinary pathologist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown veterinary pathologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino veterinary pathologists have the lowest average salary at $51,453.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,763 |
| White | $55,366 |
| Black or African American | $59,268 |
| Asian | $54,655 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,453 |
Average veterinary pathologist age
See how the average age of veterinary pathologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Veterinary pathologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 48 | 41 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 38 |
Veterinary pathologist age breakdown
The average age of veterinary pathologists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the veterinary pathologist population.
Veterinary pathologist age breakdown
| Veterinary Pathologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Veterinary pathologist educational attainment
The most common degree for veterinary pathologists is bachelor's degree, with 50% of veterinary pathologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Master's, 17%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Veterinary pathologists by degree level
| Veterinary pathologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Veterinary pathologist employment statistics
Most veterinary pathologists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where veterinary pathologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where veterinary pathologists work.
Veterinary pathologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Veterinary pathologist jobs by company type
Employees with the veterinary pathologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most veterinary pathologists prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Veterinary pathologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 15% |
Veterinary pathologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for veterinary pathologists are education, health care and pharmaceutical.
Veterinary pathologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Health Care | 23% |
| Pharmaceutical | 17% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
Veterinary pathologist turnover and employment statistics
Veterinary pathologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for veterinary pathologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Veterinary pathologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Veterinary pathologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 0.37% |
Average veterinary pathologist tenure
The average veterinary pathologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 veterinary pathologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Veterinary pathologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Veterinary pathologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of veterinary pathologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,559 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Primary Care Physician | 13.05% | 130,606 |
| Veterinary Pathologist | 14.93% | - |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar veterinary pathologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,559 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Primary Care Physician | 13.05% | 130,606 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by veterinary pathologists
The most common foreign language among veterinary pathologists is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bulgarian at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- Bulgarian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Veterinary pathologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| Bulgarian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
