Healthcare educator demographics and statistics in the US
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Healthcare educator gender statistics
78.7% of healthcare educators are women and 21.3% of healthcare educators are men.
- Female, 78.7%
- Male, 21.3%
Healthcare educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.7% |
| Male | 21.3% |
Healthcare educator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,162
Female income
$50,032
Healthcare educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in healthcare educator positions over time. Currently, 78.7% of healthcare educators are female.
Healthcare educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.10% | 73.90% |
| 2011 | 22.80% | 77.20% |
| 2012 | 24.23% | 75.77% |
| 2013 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2014 | 25.30% | 74.70% |
| 2015 | 21.24% | 78.76% |
| 2016 | 23.57% | 76.43% |
| 2017 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2018 | 26.42% | 73.58% |
| 2019 | 26.01% | 73.99% |
| 2020 | 21.50% | 78.50% |
| 2021 | 21.33% | 78.67% |
Healthcare educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared healthcare educators 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% |
| Healthcare Educator | 21% | 79% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Healthcare educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among healthcare educators is White, which makes up 53.8% of all healthcare educators. Comparatively, 22.9% of healthcare educators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of healthcare educators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Healthcare educator race
| Healthcare educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Healthcare educator race and ethnicity over time
See how healthcare educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Healthcare educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.37% | 11.03% | 4.52% | 18.10% |
| 2011 | 60.78% | 12.29% | 4.90% | 18.24% |
| 2012 | 58.33% | 11.73% | 5.16% | 19.42% |
| 2013 | 58.93% | 10.14% | 4.84% | 21.07% |
| 2014 | 57.19% | 11.61% | 5.48% | 21.04% |
| 2015 | 59.29% | 10.86% | 6.25% | 19.74% |
| 2016 | 57.92% | 9.55% | 6.44% | 21.17% |
| 2017 | 57.95% | 10.59% | 5.26% | 22.38% |
| 2018 | 61.10% | 10.70% | 4.71% | 18.75% |
| 2019 | 59.05% | 8.33% | 5.95% | 21.94% |
| 2020 | 55.55% | 6.99% | 6.57% | 23.19% |
| 2021 | 53.77% | 9.58% | 6.06% | 22.95% |
Healthcare educator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian healthcare educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american healthcare educators have the lowest average salary at $48,267.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,226 |
| White | $50,773 |
| Black or African American | $48,267 |
| Asian | $53,078 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,600 |
Average healthcare educator age
See how the average age of healthcare educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Healthcare educator 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 |
Healthcare educator age breakdown
The average age of healthcare educators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the healthcare educator population.
Healthcare educator age breakdown
| Healthcare Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Healthcare educator educational attainment
The most common degree for healthcare educators is bachelor's degree, with 52% of healthcare educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Healthcare educators by degree level
| Healthcare educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Healthcare educator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, healthcare educators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,572 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, healthcare educators earn a median annual income of $50,995 compared to $45,735 for healthcare educators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,572 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,764 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,995 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,735 |
Healthcare educator employment statistics
Most healthcare educators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where healthcare educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where healthcare educators work.
Healthcare educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Healthcare educator jobs by company type
Employees with the healthcare educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most healthcare educators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Healthcare educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 10% |
Healthcare educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for healthcare educators are health care, non profits and education.
Healthcare educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 49% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Healthcare educator turnover and employment statistics
Healthcare educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for healthcare educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Healthcare educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Healthcare educator 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 healthcare educator tenure
The average healthcare educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 healthcare educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Healthcare educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Healthcare educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of healthcare educators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Advocate | 11.48% | 74,970 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
| Healthcare Educator | 20.79% | - |
Similar healthcare educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Advocate | 11.48% | 74,970 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Foreign languages spoken by healthcare educators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Healthcare educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |