Health editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Health editor demographics by:
Health editor gender statistics
81.0% of health editors are women and 19.0% of health editors are men.
- Female, 81.0%
- Male, 19.0%
Health editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.0% |
| Male | 19.0% |
Health editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,175
Female income
$34,184
Health editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health editor positions over time. Currently, 81.0% of health editors are female.
Health editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.19% | 78.81% |
| 2011 | 21.88% | 78.12% |
| 2012 | 23.47% | 76.53% |
| 2013 | 23.47% | 76.53% |
| 2014 | 22.61% | 77.39% |
| 2015 | 21.56% | 78.44% |
| 2016 | 22.43% | 77.57% |
| 2017 | 22.07% | 77.93% |
| 2018 | 19.56% | 80.44% |
| 2019 | 21.79% | 78.21% |
| 2020 | 20.17% | 79.83% |
| 2021 | 19.05% | 80.95% |
Health editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared health editors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Health Editor | 19% | 81% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Health editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health editors is White, which makes up 76.8% of all health editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of health editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of health editors are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Health editor race
| Health editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Health editor race and ethnicity over time
See how health editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.88% | 3.85% | 6.34% | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 82.05% | 3.86% | 5.17% | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 81.56% | 4.02% | 5.45% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 78.73% | 4.80% | 6.34% | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 79.74% | 3.94% | 6.55% | 7.38% |
| 2015 | 78.39% | 4.39% | 6.54% | 8.12% |
| 2016 | 78.45% | 4.40% | 6.37% | 8.26% |
| 2017 | 78.46% | 4.51% | 6.44% | 7.59% |
| 2018 | 78.51% | 3.92% | 6.99% | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 77.72% | 3.78% | 7.39% | 8.85% |
| 2020 | 75.82% | 3.63% | 6.74% | 8.57% |
| 2021 | 76.77% | 3.49% | 7.04% | 7.87% |
Health editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health editors have the lowest average salary at $29,916.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,077 |
| White | $30,865 |
| Black or African American | $29,916 |
| Asian | $36,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,715 |
Average health editor age
See how the average age of health editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Health editor age breakdown
The average age of health editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the health editor population.
Health editor age breakdown
| Health Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Health editor educational attainment
The most common degree for health editors is bachelor's degree, with 80% of health editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Health editors by degree level
| Health editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Health editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $53,568 annually. With a Master's degree, health editors earn a median annual income of $45,501 compared to $36,379 for health editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,501 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,379 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,568 |
Health editor employment statistics
Most health editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where health editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health editors work.
Health editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Health editor jobs by company type
Employees with the health editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Health editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 1% |
Health editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for health editors are media, education and health care.
Health editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 44% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Health editor turnover and employment statistics
Health editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average health editor tenure
The average health editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 214 health editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Health editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Health editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| On-Air Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 3,451 |
| Associate Media Director | 12.01% | 13,111 |
| Health Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Blogger | 16.36% | 9,501 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar health editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| On-Air Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 3,451 |
| Associate Media Director | 12.01% | 13,111 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Blogger | 16.36% | 9,501 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by health editors
The most common foreign language among health editors is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- German, 7.7%
- Russian, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
Health editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |