Health researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Health researcher gender statistics
67.6% of health researchers are women and 32.4% of health researchers are men.
- Female, 67.6%
- Male, 32.4%
Health researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.6% |
| Male | 32.4% |
Health researcher gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,623
Female income
$81,997
Health researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health researcher positions over time. Currently, 67.6% of health researchers are female.
Health researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2011 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2012 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2013 | 34.57% | 65.43% |
| 2014 | 35.52% | 64.48% |
| 2015 | 36.35% | 63.65% |
| 2016 | 32.17% | 67.83% |
| 2017 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| 2018 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2019 | 31.51% | 68.49% |
| 2020 | 31.34% | 68.66% |
| 2021 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
Health researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared health researchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Health Researcher | 32% | 68% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Health researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health researchers is White, which makes up 53.5% of all health researchers. Comparatively, 26.4% of health researchers are Asian and 9.5% of health researchers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.5%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Health researcher race
| Health researcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Health researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how health researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health researcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.73% | 5.16% | 28.99% | 6.59% |
| 2011 | 55.48% | 5.58% | 29.46% | 7.24% |
| 2012 | 56.29% | 5.38% | 28.63% | 6.99% |
| 2013 | 56.88% | 5.48% | 27.24% | 7.73% |
| 2014 | 56.56% | 5.82% | 27.84% | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 56.68% | 5.26% | 28.63% | 6.70% |
| 2016 | 56.05% | 5.05% | 27.43% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 56.18% | 5.91% | 26.93% | 7.82% |
| 2018 | 55.29% | 5.67% | 27.78% | 7.94% |
| 2019 | 56.68% | 5.32% | 26.99% | 8.32% |
| 2020 | 54.81% | 4.93% | 27.27% | 9.22% |
| 2021 | 53.49% | 6.31% | 26.43% | 9.53% |
Health researcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white health researchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino health researchers have the lowest average salary at $79,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,288 |
| White | $83,134 |
| Black or African American | $81,642 |
| Asian | $82,746 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,361 |
Average health researcher age
See how the average age of health researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health researcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Health researcher age breakdown
The average age of health researchers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the health researcher population.
Health researcher age breakdown
| Health Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Health researcher educational attainment
The most common degree for health researchers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of health researchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Health researchers by degree level
| Health researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Health researcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health researchers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,456 annually. With a Master's degree, health researchers earn a median annual income of $81,101 compared to $79,410 for health researchers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,101 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,410 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,456 |
Health researcher employment statistics
Most health researchers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where health researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health researchers work.
Health researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Health researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the health researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health researchers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Health researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 9% |
Health researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for health researchers are education, health care and professional.
Health researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Health Care | 19% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Health researcher turnover and employment statistics
Health researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health researcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average health researcher tenure
The average health researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 420 health researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Health researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Health researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health researchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Educator | 8.40% | 14,191 |
| Health Researcher | 8.45% | - |
| Public Health Microbiologist | 9.74% | 65,489 |
| Plant Breeder | 19.06% | 8,845 |
Similar health researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Educator | 8.40% | 14,191 |
| Public Health Microbiologist | 9.74% | 65,489 |
| Plant Breeder | 19.06% | 8,845 |
Foreign languages spoken by health researchers
The most common foreign language among health researchers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 18.5%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- German, 5.6%
- Japanese, 3.7%
- Other, 31.5%
Health researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 18.5% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 3.7% |
| Other | 31.5% |
