County health officer demographics and statistics in the US
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County health officer gender statistics
55.0% of county health officers are women and 45.0% of county health officers are men.
- Female, 55.0%
- Male, 45.0%
County health officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% |
| Male | 45.0% |
County health officer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.05 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,993
Female income
$35,731
County health officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county health officer positions over time. Currently, 55.0% of county health officers are female.
County health officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.16% | 46.84% |
| 2011 | 44.20% | 55.80% |
| 2012 | 44.07% | 55.93% |
| 2013 | 50.65% | 49.35% |
| 2014 | 40.40% | 59.60% |
| 2015 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2016 | 41.38% | 58.62% |
| 2017 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2018 | 41.09% | 58.91% |
| 2019 | 46.20% | 53.80% |
| 2020 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2021 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
County health officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared county health officers 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% |
| County Health Officer | 45% | 55% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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County health officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county health officers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all county health officers. Comparatively, 15.7% of county health officers are Asian and 10.9% of county health officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.8%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
County health officer race
| County health officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
County health officer race and ethnicity over time
See how county health officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County health officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.71% | 1.96% | 22.75% | 9.77% |
| 2011 | 65.77% | 3.21% | 18.52% | 8.35% |
| 2012 | 64.40% | 1.56% | 22.25% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 71.74% | 2.35% | 15.27% | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 62.68% | 4.73% | 19.18% | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 65.08% | 4.44% | 17.40% | 9.51% |
| 2016 | 70.76% | 2.51% | 14.59% | 8.70% |
| 2017 | 68.18% | 3.64% | 16.97% | 8.81% |
| 2018 | 68.93% | 4.36% | 15.49% | 8.53% |
| 2019 | 67.78% | 3.58% | 15.36% | 9.42% |
| 2020 | 63.03% | 2.40% | 18.23% | 11.24% |
| 2021 | 62.84% | 3.52% | 15.68% | 10.90% |
County health officer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino county health officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american county health officers have the lowest average salary at $31,994.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,257 |
| White | $34,325 |
| Black or African American | $31,994 |
| Asian | $33,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,855 |
County health officer age breakdown
The average age of county health officers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the county health officer population.
County health officer age breakdown
| County Health Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
County health officer educational attainment
The most common degree for county health officers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of county health officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
County health officers by degree level
| County health officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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County health officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, county health officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $38,215 annually. With a Master's degree, county health officers earn a median annual income of $36,562 compared to $34,366 for county health officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,366 |
| No Education | $33,737 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,813 |
| Master's Degree | $36,562 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,168 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,215 |
County health officer employment statistics
Company size where county health officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county health officers work.
County health officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
County health officer turnover and employment statistics
County health officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county health officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County health officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | County health officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 5.48% |
Average county health officer tenure
The average county health officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 county health officers resumes in Zippia's database.
County health officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
County health officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county health officers 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 | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| County Health Officer | 11.66% | - |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar county health officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by county health officers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
County health officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |