Health promoter demographics and statistics in the US
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Health promoter demographics by:
Health promoter gender statistics
72.6% of health promoters are women and 27.4% of health promoters are men.
- Female, 72.6%
- Male, 27.4%
Health promoter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.6% |
| Male | 27.4% |
Health promoter gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,439
Female income
$39,320
Health promoter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health promoter positions over time. Currently, 72.6% of health promoters are female.
Health promoter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.98% | 67.02% |
| 2011 | 29.15% | 70.85% |
| 2012 | 30.83% | 69.17% |
| 2013 | 32.84% | 67.16% |
| 2014 | 32.06% | 67.94% |
| 2015 | 27.32% | 72.68% |
| 2016 | 30.06% | 69.94% |
| 2017 | 34.84% | 65.16% |
| 2018 | 33.35% | 66.65% |
| 2019 | 32.87% | 67.13% |
| 2020 | 27.62% | 72.38% |
| 2021 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
Health promoter related jobs gender ratio
We compared health promoters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Health Promoter | 27% | 73% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Health promoter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health promoters is White, which makes up 48.9% of all health promoters. Comparatively, 25.1% of health promoters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of health promoters are Black or African American.
- White, 48.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.1%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Health promoter race
| Health promoter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Health promoter race and ethnicity over time
See how health promoter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health promoter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.48% | 14.33% | 3.77% | 20.26% |
| 2011 | 55.89% | 15.59% | 4.15% | 20.40% |
| 2012 | 53.44% | 15.04% | 4.41% | 21.58% |
| 2013 | 54.04% | 13.44% | 4.09% | 23.23% |
| 2014 | 52.30% | 14.92% | 4.73% | 23.20% |
| 2015 | 54.40% | 14.16% | 5.50% | 21.90% |
| 2016 | 53.03% | 12.85% | 5.69% | 23.33% |
| 2017 | 53.06% | 13.89% | 4.51% | 24.54% |
| 2018 | 56.21% | 14.00% | 3.96% | 20.91% |
| 2019 | 54.16% | 11.63% | 5.20% | 24.10% |
| 2020 | 50.67% | 10.29% | 5.82% | 25.36% |
| 2021 | 48.88% | 12.89% | 5.31% | 25.11% |
Health promoter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health promoters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health promoters have the lowest average salary at $37,716.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,586 |
| White | $39,997 |
| Black or African American | $37,716 |
| Asian | $42,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,927 |
Average health promoter age
See how the average age of health promoters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health promoter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Health promoter age breakdown
The average age of health promoters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the health promoter population.
Health promoter age breakdown
| Health Promoter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Health promoter educational attainment
The most common degree for health promoters is bachelor's degree, with 67% of health promoters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Health promoters by degree level
| Health promoter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Health promoter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health promoters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,278 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health promoters earn a median annual income of $40,201 compared to $35,429 for health promoters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,278 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,558 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,201 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,429 |
Health promoter employment statistics
Most health promoters work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where health promoters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health promoters work.
Health promoter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Health promoter jobs by company type
Employees with the health promoter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health promoters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Health promoter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 11% |
Health promoter jobs by industry
The most common industries for health promoters are health care, education and non profits.
Health promoter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Education | 16% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Health promoter turnover and employment statistics
Health promoter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health promoters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health promoter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health promoter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average health promoter tenure
The average health promoter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 411 health promoters resumes in Zippia's database.
Health promoter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Health promoter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health promoters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Youth Specialist | 11.48% | 71,303 |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
| Health Promoter | 20.79% | - |
Similar health promoter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Youth Specialist | 11.48% | 71,303 |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by health promoters
The most common foreign language among health promoters is Spanish at 59.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 59.4%
- French, 4.3%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Other, 26.2%
Health promoter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.4% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Other | 26.2% |