Health promotion specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Health promotion specialist demographics by:
Health promotion specialist gender statistics
80.1% of health promotion specialists are women and 19.9% of health promotion specialists are men.
- Female, 80.1%
- Male, 19.9%
Health promotion specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.1% |
| Male | 19.9% |
Health promotion specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,042
Female income
$39,923
Health promotion specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health promotion specialist positions over time. Currently, 80.1% of health promotion specialists are female.
Health promotion specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.43% | 75.57% |
| 2011 | 21.28% | 78.72% |
| 2012 | 22.65% | 77.35% |
| 2013 | 24.32% | 75.68% |
| 2014 | 23.67% | 76.33% |
| 2015 | 19.80% | 80.20% |
| 2016 | 22.02% | 77.98% |
| 2017 | 26.00% | 74.00% |
| 2018 | 24.74% | 75.26% |
| 2019 | 24.35% | 75.65% |
| 2020 | 20.05% | 79.95% |
| 2021 | 19.89% | 80.11% |
Health promotion specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared health promotion specialists 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 Promotion Specialist | 20% | 80% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Health promotion specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health promotion specialists is White, which makes up 60.2% of all health promotion specialists. Comparatively, 15.9% of health promotion specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of health promotion specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Health promotion specialist race
| Health promotion specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Health promotion specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how health promotion specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health promotion specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.75% | 11.19% | 5.02% | 11.05% |
| 2011 | 67.16% | 12.45% | 5.39% | 11.19% |
| 2012 | 64.72% | 11.89% | 5.65% | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 65.32% | 10.30% | 5.34% | 14.03% |
| 2014 | 63.58% | 11.77% | 5.97% | 13.99% |
| 2015 | 65.67% | 11.02% | 6.74% | 12.69% |
| 2016 | 64.31% | 9.71% | 6.93% | 14.12% |
| 2017 | 64.34% | 10.75% | 5.75% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 67.49% | 10.85% | 5.20% | 11.70% |
| 2019 | 65.43% | 8.49% | 6.44% | 14.89% |
| 2020 | 61.94% | 7.15% | 7.06% | 16.15% |
| 2021 | 60.15% | 9.74% | 6.55% | 15.90% |
Health promotion specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health promotion specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health promotion specialists have the lowest average salary at $38,319.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,189 |
| White | $40,599 |
| Black or African American | $38,319 |
| Asian | $42,711 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,530 |
Average health promotion specialist age
See how the average age of health promotion specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health promotion specialist 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 promotion specialist age breakdown
The average age of health promotion specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the health promotion specialist population.
Health promotion specialist age breakdown
| Health Promotion Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Health promotion specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for health promotion specialists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of health promotion specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Health promotion specialists by degree level
| Health promotion specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Health promotion specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health promotion specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,866 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health promotion specialists earn a median annual income of $40,802 compared to $36,031 for health promotion specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,866 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,159 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,802 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,031 |
Health promotion specialist employment statistics
Most health promotion specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where health promotion specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health promotion specialists work.
Health promotion specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Health promotion specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the health promotion specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health promotion specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Health promotion specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 15% |
Health promotion specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for health promotion specialists are health care, education and government.
Health promotion specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Education | 17% |
| Government | 12% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Health promotion specialist turnover and employment statistics
Health promotion specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health promotion specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health promotion specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health promotion specialist 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 promotion specialist tenure
The average health promotion specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 414 health promotion specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Health promotion specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Health promotion specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health promotion specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Deputy Probation Officer | 9.50% | 57,433 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Coordinator | 11.48% | 151,508 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Mental Health Worker | 15.06% | 144,879 |
| Health Promotion Specialist | 20.79% | - |
Similar health promotion specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Deputy Probation Officer | 9.50% | 57,433 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Coordinator | 11.48% | 151,508 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Mental Health Worker | 15.06% | 144,879 |
Foreign languages spoken by health promotion specialists
The most common foreign language among health promotion specialists is Spanish at 73.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 73.7%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 5.3%
- Tagalog, 5.3%
- Malayalam, 5.3%
- Other, 5.1%
Health promotion specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.7% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 5.3% |
| Tagalog | 5.3% |
| Malayalam | 5.3% |
| Other | 5.1% |
