Disease intervention specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Disease intervention specialist gender statistics
63.2% of disease intervention specialists are women and 36.8% of disease intervention specialists are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Disease intervention specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Disease intervention specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,947
Female income
$42,872
Disease intervention specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disease intervention specialist positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of disease intervention specialists are female.
Disease intervention specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2011 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
| 2012 | 36.97% | 63.03% |
| 2013 | 39.88% | 60.12% |
| 2014 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2015 | 33.12% | 66.88% |
| 2016 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2017 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2018 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
| 2019 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2020 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2021 | 36.83% | 63.17% |
Disease intervention specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared disease intervention specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Disease Intervention Specialist | 37% | 63% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Disease intervention specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disease intervention specialists is White, which makes up 54.0% of all disease intervention specialists. Comparatively, 16.3% of disease intervention specialists are Black or African American and 16.2% of disease intervention specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.0%
- Black or African American, 16.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Disease intervention specialist race
| Disease intervention specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Disease intervention specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how disease intervention specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disease intervention specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.72% | 20.45% | 5.37% | 12.17% |
| 2011 | 60.25% | 19.71% | 5.17% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 58.32% | 17.91% | 4.84% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 56.62% | 19.27% | 5.66% | 12.96% |
| 2014 | 60.00% | 16.37% | 6.01% | 13.52% |
| 2015 | 58.68% | 18.40% | 4.98% | 12.98% |
| 2016 | 58.39% | 18.17% | 5.69% | 13.32% |
| 2017 | 56.67% | 18.02% | 5.24% | 14.92% |
| 2018 | 56.90% | 16.14% | 6.04% | 16.27% |
| 2019 | 56.93% | 17.25% | 5.79% | 15.62% |
| 2020 | 53.90% | 16.74% | 5.52% | 16.68% |
| 2021 | 54.04% | 16.35% | 6.43% | 16.18% |
Disease intervention specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian disease intervention specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american disease intervention specialists have the lowest average salary at $43,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,906 |
| White | $44,220 |
| Black or African American | $43,499 |
| Asian | $47,149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,042 |
Average disease intervention specialist age
See how the average age of disease intervention specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Disease intervention specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Disease intervention specialist age breakdown
The average age of disease intervention specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the disease intervention specialist population.
Disease intervention specialist age breakdown
| Disease Intervention Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Disease intervention specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for disease intervention specialists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of disease intervention specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Disease intervention specialists by degree level
| Disease intervention specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Disease intervention specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, disease intervention specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,906 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, disease intervention specialists earn a median annual income of $45,309 compared to $40,036 for disease intervention specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,906 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,309 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,036 |
Disease intervention specialist employment statistics
Most disease intervention specialists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where disease intervention specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disease intervention specialists work.
Disease intervention specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Disease intervention specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the disease intervention specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disease intervention specialists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Disease intervention specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 56% |
Disease intervention specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for disease intervention specialists are government, health care and non profits.
Disease intervention specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 47% |
| Health Care | 27% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
Disease intervention specialist turnover and employment statistics
Disease intervention specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disease intervention specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disease intervention specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disease intervention specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average disease intervention specialist tenure
The average disease intervention specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 502 disease intervention specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Disease intervention specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Disease intervention specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disease intervention 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Volunteer Counselor | 10.75% | 76,594 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Disease Intervention Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Senior Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 34,607 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar disease intervention specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Volunteer Counselor | 10.75% | 76,594 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Senior Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 34,607 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by disease intervention specialists
The most common foreign language among disease intervention specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 9.1%
- Arabic, 6.1%
- Italian, 6.1%
- Wolof, 3.0%
- Other, 9.0%
Disease intervention specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Arabic | 6.1% |
| Italian | 6.1% |
| Wolof | 3.0% |
| Other | 9.0% |
