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Differences in Pediatricians' Income by Sex Over Time
Mary Pat Frintner1, Gary L Freed2, Bobbi J Byrne3
1American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, Illinois.
Pediatrics
|October 29, 2024
Summary
Female pediatricians consistently earn about 93% of male pediatricians' income, a disparity that has persisted from 2017 to 2022. This study analyzed data from the Pediatrician Life and Career Experience Study (PLACES) to track income gaps.
Area of Science:
- Medical Economics
- Pediatric Workforce Studies
- Health Equity Research
Background:
- Previous data from the Pediatrician Life and Career Experience Study (PLACES) in 2016 indicated a pay gap where female pediatricians earned approximately 94% of male pediatricians' income.
- Concerns about the persistence of this gender-based income disparity in the pediatric field prompted further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if the income disparity between male and female pediatricians has persisted between 2017 and 2022.
- To analyze trends in pediatrician income over time and identify factors influencing the gender pay gap.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the national longitudinal Pediatrician Life and Career Experience Study (PLACES) from 2017 to 2022.
- Employed regression analysis to estimate adjusted differences in annual income between female and male pediatricians for each survey year.
- Conducted a mixed-effects regression for longitudinal analysis to examine income trends and the association of time-variant characteristics with income changes.
Main Results:
- The adjusted income for female pediatricians remained consistently around 93% of male pediatricians' income from 2017 to 2022, representing an annual gap of approximately $11,000.
- Pediatrician income showed an overall increase across the study years (coefficient = 0.03, P < .001).
- Factors associated with increased income over time included a greater portion of continuous full-time work, increased work hours, and more time spent in administrative roles. The gender disparity did not significantly change over time.
Conclusions:
- A consistent gender-based income gap persists, with female pediatricians earning approximately 93% of their male counterparts' income.
- The income disparity between male and female pediatricians has remained stable between 2017 and 2022.
- While overall income increased, the analysis did not reveal a narrowing of the gender pay gap in pediatrics during this period.
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