Health commissioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Health commissioner gender statistics
47.5% of health commissioners are women and 52.5% of health commissioners are men.
- Male, 52.5%
- Female, 47.5%
Health commissioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.5% |
| Female | 47.5% |
Health commissioner gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,230
Female income
$93,255
Health commissioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health commissioner positions over time. Currently, 47.5% of health commissioners are female.
Health commissioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.12% | 38.88% |
| 2011 | 60.86% | 39.14% |
| 2012 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2013 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2014 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
| 2015 | 57.33% | 42.67% |
| 2016 | 56.60% | 43.40% |
| 2017 | 57.04% | 42.96% |
| 2018 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2019 | 53.78% | 46.22% |
| 2020 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
| 2021 | 52.54% | 47.46% |
Health commissioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared health commissioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Health Commissioner | 53% | 47% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Health commissioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health commissioners is White, which makes up 76.6% of all health commissioners. Comparatively, 7.6% of health commissioners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of health commissioners are Asian.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Health commissioner race
| Health commissioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Health commissioner race and ethnicity over time
See how health commissioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health commissioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.14% | 3.31% | 5.68% | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 83.33% | 3.70% | 5.30% | 5.70% |
| 2012 | 82.57% | 3.63% | 5.85% | 6.17% |
| 2013 | 82.83% | 3.44% | 5.95% | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 82.86% | 3.57% | 5.59% | 6.23% |
| 2015 | 82.81% | 3.43% | 5.57% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 82.46% | 3.34% | 6.14% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 81.11% | 3.50% | 6.67% | 6.64% |
| 2018 | 80.61% | 3.34% | 6.88% | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 81.73% | 3.05% | 6.61% | 6.72% |
| 2020 | 78.35% | 3.53% | 7.08% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 76.61% | 3.70% | 7.54% | 7.63% |
Health commissioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white health commissioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health commissioners have the lowest average salary at $102,232.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,400 |
| White | $109,896 |
| Black or African American | $102,232 |
| Asian | $108,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,864 |
Average health commissioner age
See how the average age of health commissioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health commissioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Health commissioner age breakdown
The average age of health commissioners is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the health commissioner population.
Health commissioner age breakdown
| Health Commissioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Health commissioner educational attainment
The most common degree for health commissioners is bachelor's degree, with 52% of health commissioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 29%
- Doctorate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Health commissioners by degree level
| Health commissioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Health commissioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health commissioners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $132,207 annually. With a Doctorate degree, health commissioners earn a median annual income of $132,185 compared to $120,001 for health commissioners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $132,207 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,001 |
| Doctorate Degree | $132,185 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,088 |
Health commissioner employment statistics
Company size where health commissioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health commissioners work.
Health commissioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Health commissioner turnover and employment statistics
Health commissioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health commissioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health commissioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health commissioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average health commissioner tenure
The average health commissioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 health commissioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Health commissioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Health commissioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health commissioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Program/Project Manager | 8.41% | 243,017 |
| Outside Sales Manager | 9.38% | 138,054 |
| Venue Manager | 9.63% | 341,265 |
| Health Commissioner | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar health commissioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Program/Project Manager | 8.41% | 243,017 |
| Outside Sales Manager | 9.38% | 138,054 |
| Venue Manager | 9.63% | 341,265 |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by health commissioners
The most common foreign language among health commissioners is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 25.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dakota, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
Health commissioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dakota | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |