Communicable disease specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Communicable disease specialist gender statistics
65.7% of communicable disease specialists are women and 34.3% of communicable disease specialists are men.
- Female, 65.7%
- Male, 34.3%
Communicable disease specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.7% |
| Male | 34.3% |
Communicable disease specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,424
Female income
$51,790
Communicable disease specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communicable disease specialist positions over time. Currently, 65.7% of communicable disease specialists are female.
Communicable disease specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2011 | 35.03% | 64.97% |
| 2012 | 41.08% | 58.92% |
| 2013 | 36.49% | 63.51% |
| 2014 | 37.47% | 62.53% |
| 2015 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
| 2016 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2017 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2018 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
| 2019 | 33.35% | 66.65% |
| 2020 | 33.17% | 66.83% |
| 2021 | 34.31% | 65.69% |
Communicable disease specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared communicable disease specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Communicable Disease Specialist | 34% | 66% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Communicable disease specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communicable disease specialists is White, which makes up 53.5% of all communicable disease specialists. Comparatively, 26.4% of communicable disease specialists are Asian and 9.6% of communicable disease specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.5%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Communicable disease specialist race
| Communicable disease specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Communicable disease specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how communicable disease specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communicable disease specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.70% | 5.18% | 28.96% | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 55.45% | 5.61% | 29.43% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 56.26% | 5.40% | 28.59% | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 56.85% | 5.50% | 27.20% | 7.76% |
| 2014 | 56.53% | 5.84% | 27.81% | 6.78% |
| 2015 | 56.66% | 5.28% | 28.59% | 6.73% |
| 2016 | 56.02% | 5.08% | 27.40% | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 56.15% | 5.94% | 26.89% | 7.85% |
| 2018 | 55.26% | 5.69% | 27.75% | 7.97% |
| 2019 | 56.65% | 5.34% | 26.96% | 8.35% |
| 2020 | 54.78% | 4.96% | 27.24% | 9.25% |
| 2021 | 53.46% | 6.34% | 26.40% | 9.56% |
Communicable disease specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white communicable disease specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino communicable disease specialists have the lowest average salary at $49,226.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,096 |
| White | $52,911 |
| Black or African American | $51,442 |
| Asian | $52,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,226 |
Average communicable disease specialist age
See how the average age of communicable disease specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communicable disease specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Communicable disease specialist age breakdown
The average age of communicable disease specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the communicable disease specialist population.
Communicable disease specialist age breakdown
| Communicable Disease Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Communicable disease specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for communicable disease specialists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of communicable disease specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Communicable disease specialists by degree level
| Communicable disease specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Communicable disease specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communicable disease specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,225 annually. With a Master's degree, communicable disease specialists earn a median annual income of $50,913 compared to $49,273 for communicable disease specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,913 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,273 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,225 |
Communicable disease specialist employment statistics
Company size where communicable disease specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communicable disease specialists work.
Communicable disease specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Communicable disease specialist turnover and employment statistics
Communicable disease specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communicable disease specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communicable disease specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communicable disease specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average communicable disease specialist tenure
The average communicable disease specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 communicable disease specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Communicable disease specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Communicable disease specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communicable disease specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat Management Coordinator | 8.40% | 70,117 |
| Communicable Disease Specialist | 8.45% | - |
| Research Fisheries Biologist | 9.74% | 46,310 |
| Swine Genetics Researcher | 19.06% | 4,654 |
Similar communicable disease specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat Management Coordinator | 8.40% | 70,117 |
| Research Fisheries Biologist | 9.74% | 46,310 |
| Swine Genetics Researcher | 19.06% | 4,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by communicable disease specialists
The most common foreign language among communicable disease specialists is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- German, 14.3%
- Bosnian, 14.3%
- Serbian, 14.3%
- Croatian, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Communicable disease specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Bosnian | 14.3% |
| Serbian | 14.3% |
| Croatian | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |