Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for epidemiologists in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 5,162 epidemiologists currently employed in the United States.
- 64.2% of all epidemiologists are women, while 35.8% are men.
- The average age of an employed epidemiologist is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of epidemiologists is White (53.3%), followed by Asian (26.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.6%) and Black or African American (6.4%).
- In 2021, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 8% of all epidemiologists are LGBT.
- Epidemiologists are 42% more likely to work at government companies in comparison to private companies.
Epidemiologist Statistics By Gender
64.2% of epidemiologists are women and 35.8% of epidemiologists are men.
- Female, 64.2%
- Male, 35.8%
Epidemiologists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.2% |
| Male | 35.8% |
Gender Pay Gap For Epidemiologist
Women Earn $1.01 For Every $1 Earned By Men
Epidemiologist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the epidemiologist position over time.
Epidemiologist Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.01% | 59.99% |
| 2011 | 36.54% | 63.46% |
| 2012 | 42.68% | 57.32% |
| 2013 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2014 | 39.02% | 60.98% |
| 2015 | 39.88% | 60.12% |
| 2016 | 35.52% | 64.48% |
| 2017 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2018 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2019 | 34.83% | 65.17% |
| 2020 | 34.64% | 65.36% |
| 2021 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
Epidemiologist Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Epidemiologist | 36% | 64% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
Epidemiologist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among epidemiologists is White, which makes up 53.3% of all epidemiologists. Comparatively, there are 26.4% of the Asian ethnicity and 9.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 53.3%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Epidemiologist Race
| Epidemiologist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Epidemiologist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among epidemiologists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Epidemiologist Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.58% | 5.25% | 28.91% | 6.71% |
| 2011 | 55.33% | 5.67% | 29.38% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 56.15% | 5.47% | 28.55% | 7.10% |
| 2013 | 56.73% | 5.56% | 27.16% | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 56.41% | 5.90% | 27.76% | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 56.54% | 5.35% | 28.55% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 55.90% | 5.14% | 27.35% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | 56.03% | 6.00% | 26.85% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 55.14% | 5.76% | 27.70% | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 56.53% | 5.41% | 26.91% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 54.66% | 5.02% | 27.20% | 9.33% |
| 2021 | 53.34% | 6.40% | 26.36% | 9.64% |
Epidemiologist Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,917 |
| White | $58,428 |
| Black or African American | $56,393 |
| Asian | $57,896 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,352 |
Average Age of an Epidemiologist
We determined the average age of epidemiologists based on ethnicity and gender.
Epidemiologist Age By Race
| 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 |
Epidemiologist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of epidemiologist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of epidemiologists is 40+ years old, which represents 47% of the population.
Epidemiologist Age
| Epidemiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Types of Epidemiologist Degree Levels
The most common degree for epidemiologists is master's degree 44% of epidemiologists earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 44% and rounding it off is doctoral degree with 9%.
- Masters, 44%
- Bachelors, 44%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Epidemiologists By Education
| Epidemiologist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Masters | 44% |
| Bachelors | 44% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Epidemiologist Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,665 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,416 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,664 |
Epidemiologist Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where epidemiologists work. We found most epidemiologists work for a government company. In addition, the industry that employs the most epidemiologists is the government industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire epidemiologists.
Epidemiologist Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
The Types Of Companies Epidemiologist Work In
Employees with the epidemiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most epidemiologists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Epidemiologist Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 42% |
Top Industries Hiring Epidemiologists
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ epidemiologists. Those industries include government, health care and education.
Epidemiologist Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Epidemiologist Turnover And Employment Statistics
Epidemiologist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of epidemiologists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Epidemiologist Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Epidemiologist 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Epidemiologist Stay in a Job
By looking over 799 epidemiologists resumes, we figured out that the average epidemiologist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Epidemiologist Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Epidemiologists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to epidemiologists.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Range Conservationist | 8.40% | 359 |
| Epidemiologist | 8.45% | - |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 9.74% | 4,485 |
| On-Site Soil Evaluator | 19.06% | 8,317 |
Epidemiologist LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Range Conservationist | 8.40% | 359 |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 9.74% | 4,485 |
| On-Site Soil Evaluator | 19.06% | 8,317 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Epidemiologists
The most common foreign language among epidemiologists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 19.5%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Other, 31.2%
Epidemiologist Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 19.5% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Other | 31.2% |
