Health sciences manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Health sciences manager gender statistics
53.1% of health sciences managers are women and 46.9% of health sciences managers are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Health sciences manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Health sciences manager gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,241
Female income
$89,568
Health sciences manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health sciences manager positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of health sciences managers are female.
Health sciences manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.80% | 26.20% |
| 2011 | 73.01% | 26.99% |
| 2012 | 67.20% | 32.80% |
| 2013 | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 2014 | 69.76% | 30.24% |
| 2015 | 58.87% | 41.13% |
| 2016 | 58.68% | 41.32% |
| 2017 | 61.51% | 38.49% |
| 2018 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2019 | 58.85% | 41.15% |
| 2020 | 52.29% | 47.71% |
| 2021 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
Health sciences manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared health sciences managers 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 Sciences Manager | 47% | 53% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Health sciences manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health sciences managers is White, which makes up 69.9% of all health sciences managers. Comparatively, 11.3% of health sciences managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of health sciences managers are Asian.
- White, 69.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Health sciences manager race
| Health sciences manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Health sciences manager race and ethnicity over time
See how health sciences manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health sciences manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.17% | 0.70% | 10.14% | 3.50% |
| 2011 | 76.55% | 3.79% | 10.00% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 79.07% | 3.26% | 11.63% | 4.19% |
| 2013 | 75.76% | 2.16% | 15.15% | 4.76% |
| 2014 | 79.51% | 1.95% | 8.78% | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 75.49% | 4.67% | 11.67% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 72.03% | 3.07% | 14.56% | 8.05% |
| 2017 | 79.40% | 4.36% | 8.71% | 4.36% |
| 2018 | 79.49% | 4.49% | 8.33% | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 79.52% | 3.04% | 9.99% | 6.08% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 3.50% | 11.66% | 7.77% |
| 2021 | 69.88% | 2.25% | 9.02% | 11.27% |
Health sciences manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health sciences managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health sciences managers have the lowest average salary at $95,165.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,904 |
| White | $102,273 |
| Black or African American | $95,165 |
| Asian | $116,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,765 |
Average health sciences manager age
See how the average age of health sciences managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health sciences manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Health sciences manager age breakdown
The average age of health sciences managers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the health sciences manager population.
Health sciences manager age breakdown
| Health Sciences Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Health sciences manager educational attainment
The most common degree for health sciences managers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of health sciences managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 9%
Health sciences managers by degree level
| Health sciences manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 9% |
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Health sciences manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health sciences managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $143,774 annually. With a Master's degree, health sciences managers earn a median annual income of $131,399 compared to $112,727 for health sciences managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $131,399 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $82,560 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $112,727 |
| Doctorate Degree | $143,774 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,531 |
Health sciences manager employment statistics
Most health sciences managers work for a public in the health care industry.
Company size where health sciences managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health sciences managers work.
Health sciences manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Health sciences manager jobs by company type
Employees with the health sciences manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health sciences managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Health sciences manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 6% |
Health sciences manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for health sciences managers are health care, education and technology.
Health sciences manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Health sciences manager turnover and employment statistics
Health sciences manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health sciences managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health sciences manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health sciences manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average health sciences manager tenure
The average health sciences manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 health sciences managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Health sciences manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 31% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Health sciences manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health sciences managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Project Manager | 4.08% | 104,752 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Health Sciences Manager | 8.88% | - |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Oil Agent | 11.54% | 27,150 |
| Community Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 114,521 |
| Career Manager | 14.16% | 9,135 |
Similar health sciences manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Project Manager | 4.08% | 104,752 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Oil Agent | 11.54% | 27,150 |
| Community Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 114,521 |
| Career Manager | 14.16% | 9,135 |