Health administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Health administrator gender statistics
65.2% of health administrators are women and 34.8% of health administrators are men.
- Female, 65.2%
- Male, 34.8%
Health administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.2% |
| Male | 34.8% |
Health administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,811
Female income
$66,551
Health administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health administrator positions over time. Currently, 65.2% of health administrators are female.
Health administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2011 | 37.18% | 62.82% |
| 2012 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
| 2013 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2014 | 37.70% | 62.30% |
| 2015 | 38.19% | 61.81% |
| 2016 | 36.62% | 63.38% |
| 2017 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2018 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2019 | 35.27% | 64.73% |
| 2020 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2021 | 34.81% | 65.19% |
Health administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared health administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Health Administrator | 35% | 65% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Health administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health administrators is White, which makes up 61.3% of all health administrators. Comparatively, 14.1% of health administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of health administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Health administrator race
| Health administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Health administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how health administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.58% | 11.34% | 6.41% | 9.85% |
| 2011 | 70.85% | 11.07% | 5.92% | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 68.50% | 11.46% | 6.30% | 10.80% |
| 2013 | 69.21% | 11.87% | 6.68% | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 68.24% | 12.14% | 6.68% | 10.79% |
| 2015 | 67.74% | 11.74% | 6.89% | 11.16% |
| 2016 | 67.39% | 11.21% | 6.92% | 11.97% |
| 2017 | 67.87% | 10.62% | 6.84% | 12.15% |
| 2018 | 65.92% | 11.57% | 7.23% | 12.70% |
| 2019 | 67.98% | 10.48% | 6.79% | 12.23% |
| 2020 | 65.18% | 10.67% | 6.72% | 12.70% |
| 2021 | 61.34% | 11.75% | 7.85% | 14.09% |
Health administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health administrators have the lowest average salary at $70,003.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,670 |
| White | $73,817 |
| Black or African American | $70,003 |
| Asian | $78,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,809 |
Average health administrator age
See how the average age of health administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Health administrator age breakdown
The average age of health administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the health administrator population.
Health administrator age breakdown
| Health Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Health administrator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Health administrators by degree level
| Health administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Health administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,772 annually. With a Master's degree, health administrators earn a median annual income of $85,840 compared to $73,563 for health administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,840 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,563 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,772 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,973 |
Health administrator employment statistics
Most health administrators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where health administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health administrators work.
Health administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Health administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the health administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Health administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 15% |
Health administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for health administrators are health care, government and professional.
Health administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Health administrator turnover and employment statistics
Health administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average health administrator tenure
The average health administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,447 health administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Health administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Health administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Condominium Manager | 11.54% | 4,179 |
| Health Administrator | 11.66% | - |
| Red Cross Executive Director | 14.16% | 69,102 |
| College Or University Business Manager | 16.20% | 45,543 |
Similar health administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Condominium Manager | 11.54% | 4,179 |
| Red Cross Executive Director | 14.16% | 69,102 |
| College Or University Business Manager | 16.20% | 45,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by health administrators
The most common foreign language among health administrators is Spanish at 47.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 9.8% and French is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 47.5%
- Arabic, 9.8%
- French, 8.2%
- Vietnamese, 6.6%
- German, 3.3%
- Other, 24.6%
Health administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| Arabic | 9.8% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Vietnamese | 6.6% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Other | 24.6% |
