Neurosurgeon demographics and statistics in the US
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Neurosurgeon demographics by:
Neurosurgeon gender statistics
67.9% of neurosurgeons are women and 32.1% of neurosurgeons are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Neurosurgeon gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Neurosurgeon gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$379,790
Female Income
$326,805
Neurosurgeon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neurosurgeon positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of neurosurgeons are female.
Neurosurgeon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.44% | 81.56% |
| 2011 | 17.54% | 82.46% |
| 2012 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
| 2013 | 17.14% | 82.86% |
| 2014 | 16.64% | 83.36% |
| 2015 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2016 | 16.32% | 83.68% |
| 2017 | 15.26% | 84.74% |
| 2018 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
| 2019 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2020 | 32.47% | 67.53% |
| 2021 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
Neurosurgeon related jobs gender ratio
We compared neurosurgeons 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% |
| Neurosurgeon | 32% | 68% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Neurosurgeon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neurosurgeons is White, which makes up 76.6% of all neurosurgeons. Comparatively, 12.7% of neurosurgeons are Asian and 5.0% of neurosurgeons 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%
Neurosurgeon Race
| Neurosurgeon 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% |
Neurosurgeon race and ethnicity over time
See how neurosurgeon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Neurosurgeon 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% |
Neurosurgeon wage gap by race
According to our data, white neurosurgeons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american neurosurgeons have the lowest average salary at $369,269.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $370,094 |
| White | $391,790 |
| Black or African American | $369,269 |
| Asian | $390,957 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $377,469 |
Neurosurgeon JOBS
Average neurosurgeon age
See how the average age of neurosurgeons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Neurosurgeon age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 49.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Neurosurgeon age breakdown
The average age of neurosurgeons is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the neurosurgeon population.
Neurosurgeon age breakdown
| Neurosurgeon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Neurosurgeon educational attainment
The most common degree for neurosurgeons is doctoral degree, with 27% of neurosurgeons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- Doctorate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Neurosurgeons by degree level
| Neurosurgeon Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Neurosurgeon employment statistics
Company size where neurosurgeons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where neurosurgeons work.
Neurosurgeon jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Neurosurgeon jobs by company type
Employees with the neurosurgeon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most neurosurgeons prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Neurosurgeon jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Neurosurgeon turnover and employment statistics
Neurosurgeon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neurosurgeons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Neurosurgeon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neurosurgeon 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 neurosurgeon tenure
The average neurosurgeon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 173 neurosurgeons resumes in Zippia's database.
Neurosurgeon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Neurosurgeon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neurosurgeons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Neurosurgeon | 12.32% | - |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar neurosurgeon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 38,633 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by neurosurgeons
The most common foreign language among neurosurgeons is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Neurosurgeon languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
