Health services administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Health services administrator demographics by:
Health services administrator gender statistics
65.4% of health services administrators are women and 34.6% of health services administrators are men.
- Female, 65.4%
- Male, 34.6%
Health services administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.4% |
| Male | 34.6% |
Health services administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,224
Female income
$80,669
Health services administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health services administrator positions over time. Currently, 65.4% of health services administrators are female.
Health services administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.81% | 61.19% |
| 2011 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2012 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
| 2013 | 37.85% | 62.15% |
| 2014 | 37.51% | 62.49% |
| 2015 | 38.01% | 61.99% |
| 2016 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2017 | 36.26% | 63.74% |
| 2018 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2019 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
| 2020 | 33.78% | 66.22% |
| 2021 | 34.63% | 65.37% |
Health services administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared health services administrators 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 Services Administrator | 35% | 65% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Health services administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health services administrators is White, which makes up 61.4% of all health services administrators. Comparatively, 13.9% of health services administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of health services administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Health services administrator race
| Health services administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Health services administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how health services administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health services administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.59% | 11.64% | 6.32% | 9.65% |
| 2011 | 70.86% | 11.37% | 5.82% | 9.97% |
| 2012 | 68.51% | 11.76% | 6.20% | 10.60% |
| 2013 | 69.22% | 12.18% | 6.58% | 10.08% |
| 2014 | 68.25% | 12.44% | 6.58% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 67.75% | 12.04% | 6.80% | 10.95% |
| 2016 | 67.40% | 11.51% | 6.83% | 11.76% |
| 2017 | 67.88% | 10.92% | 6.74% | 11.95% |
| 2018 | 65.94% | 11.88% | 7.13% | 12.50% |
| 2019 | 67.99% | 10.78% | 6.69% | 12.02% |
| 2020 | 65.19% | 10.97% | 6.62% | 12.50% |
| 2021 | 61.35% | 12.05% | 7.75% | 13.88% |
Health services administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health services administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health services administrators have the lowest average salary at $83,748.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,221 |
| White | $87,105 |
| Black or African American | $83,748 |
| Asian | $90,764 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,461 |
Average health services administrator age
See how the average age of health services administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health services administrator 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 services administrator age breakdown
The average age of health services administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the health services administrator population.
Health services administrator age breakdown
| Health Services Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Health services administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for health services administrators is bachelor's degree, with 46% of health services administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Health services administrators by degree level
| Health services administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Health services administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health services administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,904 annually. With a Master's degree, health services administrators earn a median annual income of $97,407 compared to $86,883 for health services administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,407 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,883 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,904 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,248 |
Health services administrator employment statistics
Most health services administrators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where health services administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health services administrators work.
Health services administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Health services administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the health services administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health services administrators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Health services administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 24% |
Health services administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for health services administrators are health care, government and education.
Health services administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 34% |
| Government | 20% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Health services administrator turnover and employment statistics
Health services administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health services administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health services administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health services administrator 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 services administrator tenure
The average health services administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,633 health services administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Health services administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Health services administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health services administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Design Manager | 4.08% | 139,531 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Leasing Agent | 11.54% | 32,462 |
| Health Services Administrator | 11.66% | - |
| Youth Group Leader | 14.16% | 39,898 |
| Fitness And Wellness Coordinator | 16.20% | 19,393 |
Similar health services administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Design Manager | 4.08% | 139,531 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Leasing Agent | 11.54% | 32,462 |
| Youth Group Leader | 14.16% | 39,898 |
| Fitness And Wellness Coordinator | 16.20% | 19,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by health services administrators
The most common foreign language among health services administrators is Spanish at 77.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 77.4%
- French, 9.7%
- Italian, 6.5%
- Danish, 3.2%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
Health services administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.4% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| Danish | 3.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
