Health officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Health officer gender statistics
51.4% of health officers are women and 48.6% of health officers are men.
- Female, 51.4%
- Male, 48.6%
Health officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% |
| Male | 48.6% |
Health officer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,939
Female income
$72,366
Health officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health officer positions over time. Currently, 51.4% of health officers are female.
Health officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.05% | 46.95% |
| 2011 | 51.13% | 48.87% |
| 2012 | 52.67% | 47.33% |
| 2013 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2014 | 51.68% | 48.32% |
| 2015 | 52.21% | 47.79% |
| 2016 | 50.53% | 49.47% |
| 2017 | 50.33% | 49.67% |
| 2018 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2019 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2020 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2021 | 48.56% | 51.44% |
Health officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared health officers 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 Officer | 49% | 51% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Health officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health officers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all health officers. Comparatively, 14.7% of health officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of health officers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Health officer race
| Health officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Health officer race and ethnicity over time
See how health officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.82% | 11.24% | 6.68% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 70.09% | 10.97% | 6.19% | 10.74% |
| 2012 | 67.74% | 11.36% | 6.57% | 11.37% |
| 2013 | 68.46% | 11.77% | 6.94% | 10.85% |
| 2014 | 67.49% | 12.04% | 6.95% | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 66.99% | 11.64% | 7.16% | 11.72% |
| 2016 | 66.63% | 11.11% | 7.19% | 12.54% |
| 2017 | 67.11% | 10.52% | 7.10% | 12.72% |
| 2018 | 65.17% | 11.48% | 7.49% | 13.27% |
| 2019 | 67.23% | 10.38% | 7.06% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 64.42% | 10.57% | 6.99% | 13.27% |
| 2021 | 60.58% | 11.65% | 8.12% | 14.65% |
Health officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health officers have the lowest average salary at $77,070.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,363 |
| White | $82,335 |
| Black or African American | $77,070 |
| Asian | $88,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,177 |
Average health officer age
See how the average age of health officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of health officers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the health officer population.
Health officer age breakdown
| Health Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Health officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Health officers by degree level
| Health officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Health officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $127,352 annually. With a Master's degree, health officers earn a median annual income of $99,358 compared to $81,982 for health officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,358 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,982 |
| Doctorate Degree | $127,352 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,235 |
Health officer employment statistics
Most health officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where health officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health officers work.
Health officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Health officer jobs by company type
Employees with the health officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Health officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 34% |
Health officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for health officers are government, health care and non profits.
Health officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Health officer turnover and employment statistics
Health officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health officer 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 officer tenure
The average health officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,131 health officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Health officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Health officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Health Officer | 11.66% | - |
| Director Of Casework | 14.16% | 7,337 |
| Distance Education Coordinator | 16.20% | 18,149 |
Similar health officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Director Of Casework | 14.16% | 7,337 |
| Distance Education Coordinator | 16.20% | 18,149 |
Foreign languages spoken by health officers
The most common foreign language among health officers is Spanish at 36.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 36.2%
- French, 17.2%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- Mandarin, 5.2%
- Swahili, 3.4%
- Other, 31.1%
Health officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.2% |
| French | 17.2% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| Mandarin | 5.2% |
| Swahili | 3.4% |
| Other | 31.1% |
