Veterinary surgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Veterinary surgeon demographics by:
Veterinary surgeon gender statistics
45.5% of veterinary surgeons are women and 54.5% of veterinary surgeons are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Veterinary surgeon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Veterinary surgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$377,785
Female income
$327,256
Veterinary surgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in veterinary surgeon positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of veterinary surgeons are female.
Veterinary surgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2011 | 68.48% | 31.52% |
| 2012 | 66.14% | 33.86% |
| 2013 | 67.05% | 32.95% |
| 2014 | 65.33% | 34.67% |
| 2015 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
| 2016 | 58.53% | 41.47% |
| 2017 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2018 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2019 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2020 | 52.18% | 47.82% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
Veterinary surgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared veterinary 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% |
| Veterinary Surgeon | 55% | 45% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Veterinary surgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among veterinary surgeons is White, which makes up 83.3% of all veterinary surgeons. Comparatively, 6.0% of veterinary surgeons are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of veterinary surgeons are Asian.
- White, 83.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.0%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Veterinary surgeon race
| Veterinary surgeon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 83.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Veterinary surgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how veterinary surgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Veterinary surgeon race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.11% | 1.49% | 3.65% | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 89.12% | 1.52% | 3.61% | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 89.88% | 1.13% | 3.49% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 88.90% | 1.69% | 3.40% | 4.76% |
| 2014 | 87.68% | 1.27% | 3.63% | 5.79% |
| 2015 | 87.90% | 1.22% | 3.86% | 4.89% |
| 2016 | 88.54% | 1.33% | 3.13% | 4.94% |
| 2017 | 87.73% | 1.53% | 3.33% | 5.45% |
| 2018 | 85.90% | 1.63% | 5.06% | 5.28% |
| 2019 | 87.86% | 1.53% | 4.62% | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 83.51% | 0.80% | 5.49% | 5.08% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 1.39% | 4.78% | 5.95% |
Veterinary surgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown veterinary surgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino veterinary surgeons have the lowest average salary at $351,215.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $399,382 |
| White | $374,022 |
| Black or African American | $396,540 |
| Asian | $369,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $351,215 |
Average veterinary surgeon age
See how the average age of veterinary surgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Veterinary surgeon 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 surgeon age breakdown
The average age of veterinary surgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the veterinary surgeon population.
Veterinary surgeon age breakdown
| Veterinary Surgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Veterinary surgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for veterinary surgeons is bachelor's degree, with 40% of veterinary surgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 34% and doctoral degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Doctorate, 34%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 6%
Veterinary surgeons by degree level
| Veterinary surgeon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Doctorate | 34% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Veterinary surgeon employment statistics
Most veterinary surgeons work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where veterinary surgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where veterinary surgeons work.
Veterinary surgeon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Veterinary surgeon jobs by company type
Employees with the veterinary surgeon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most veterinary surgeons prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Veterinary surgeon jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 13% |
Veterinary surgeon jobs by industry
The most common industries for veterinary surgeons are health care, non profits and government.
Veterinary surgeon industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
Veterinary surgeon turnover and employment statistics
Veterinary surgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for veterinary surgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Veterinary surgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Veterinary surgeon 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 surgeon tenure
The average veterinary surgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 veterinary surgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Veterinary surgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Veterinary surgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of veterinary 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 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Ob/Gyn Physician | 13.05% | 40,222 |
| Veterinary Surgeon | 14.93% | - |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar veterinary surgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Ob/Gyn Physician | 13.05% | 40,222 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
