Health advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Health advisor demographics by:
Health advisor gender statistics
65.4% of health advisors are women and 34.6% of health advisors are men.
- Female, 65.4%
- Male, 34.6%
Health advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.4% |
| Male | 34.6% |
Health advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,315
Female income
$82,771
Health advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health advisor positions over time. Currently, 65.4% of health advisors are female.
Health advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2011 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2012 | 34.21% | 65.79% |
| 2013 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2014 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2015 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2016 | 35.65% | 64.35% |
| 2017 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
| 2018 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2019 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2020 | 34.96% | 65.04% |
| 2021 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
Health advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared health advisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Health Advisor | 35% | 65% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Health advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health advisors is White, which makes up 56.3% of all health advisors. Comparatively, 19.8% of health advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of health advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Health advisor race
| Health advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Health advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how health advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.67% | 11.16% | 5.96% | 15.89% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 11.45% | 6.10% | 15.76% |
| 2012 | 62.59% | 11.33% | 5.91% | 16.62% |
| 2013 | 62.94% | 11.17% | 6.07% | 16.29% |
| 2014 | 62.32% | 11.11% | 6.38% | 16.48% |
| 2015 | 61.70% | 10.86% | 6.17% | 17.59% |
| 2016 | 60.82% | 11.35% | 6.41% | 17.49% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 10.76% | 6.38% | 17.31% |
| 2018 | 61.55% | 10.34% | 6.55% | 17.69% |
| 2019 | 61.15% | 10.54% | 6.35% | 18.21% |
| 2020 | 58.58% | 9.94% | 6.50% | 18.82% |
| 2021 | 56.27% | 10.91% | 6.67% | 19.84% |
Health advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health advisors have the lowest average salary at $86,623.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,846 |
| White | $88,604 |
| Black or African American | $86,623 |
| Asian | $91,447 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,138 |
Average health advisor age
See how the average age of health advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Health advisor age breakdown
The average age of health advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the health advisor population.
Health advisor age breakdown
| Health Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Health advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for health advisors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of health advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Health advisors by degree level
| Health advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Health advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health advisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $106,816 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health advisors earn a median annual income of $99,358 compared to $83,993 for health advisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,816 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,923 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,358 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,993 |
Health advisor employment statistics
Most health advisors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where health advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health advisors work.
Health advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Health advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the health advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health advisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Health advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 6% |
Health advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for health advisors are health care, professional and education.
Health advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Health advisor turnover and employment statistics
Health advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average health advisor tenure
The average health advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,803 health advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Health advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Health advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Clerk | 5.53% | 67,800 |
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Health Advisor | 7.19% | - |
| Record Keeper | 8.60% | 3,596 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Cataloging Assistant | 11.16% | 548 |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Similar health advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Clerk | 5.53% | 67,800 |
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Record Keeper | 8.60% | 3,596 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Cataloging Assistant | 11.16% | 548 |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Foreign languages spoken by health advisors
The most common foreign language among health advisors is Spanish at 54.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.6% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 54.6%
- French, 12.6%
- German, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Dakota, 3.4%
- Other, 21.0%
Health advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.6% |
| French | 12.6% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Dakota | 3.4% |
| Other | 21.0% |
