Lay health advocate demographics and statistics in the US
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Lay health advocate demographics by:
Lay health advocate gender statistics
74.1% of lay health advocates are women and 25.9% of lay health advocates are men.
- Female, 74.1%
- Male, 25.9%
Lay health advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.1% |
| Male | 25.9% |
Lay health advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,033
Female income
$34,962
Lay health advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lay health advocate positions over time. Currently, 74.1% of lay health advocates are female.
Lay health advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
| 2011 | 27.58% | 72.42% |
| 2012 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2013 | 31.16% | 68.84% |
| 2014 | 30.41% | 69.59% |
| 2015 | 25.81% | 74.19% |
| 2016 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2017 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2018 | 31.66% | 68.34% |
| 2019 | 31.19% | 68.81% |
| 2020 | 26.11% | 73.89% |
| 2021 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
Lay health advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared lay health advocates 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% |
| Lay Health Advocate | 26% | 74% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Lay health advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lay health advocates is White, which makes up 56.3% of all lay health advocates. Comparatively, 20.2% of lay health advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of lay health advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Lay health advocate race
| Lay health advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Lay health advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how lay health advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lay health advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.85% | 11.37% | 4.45% | 15.32% |
| 2011 | 63.26% | 12.64% | 4.83% | 15.46% |
| 2012 | 60.81% | 12.08% | 5.09% | 16.64% |
| 2013 | 61.41% | 10.48% | 4.77% | 18.29% |
| 2014 | 59.67% | 11.96% | 5.41% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 61.77% | 11.21% | 6.18% | 16.96% |
| 2016 | 60.41% | 9.90% | 6.37% | 18.39% |
| 2017 | 60.43% | 10.94% | 5.19% | 19.60% |
| 2018 | 63.59% | 11.04% | 4.64% | 15.97% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 8.68% | 5.88% | 19.16% |
| 2020 | 58.04% | 7.33% | 6.50% | 20.42% |
| 2021 | 56.25% | 9.93% | 5.99% | 20.17% |
Lay health advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lay health advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lay health advocates have the lowest average salary at $33,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,523 |
| White | $35,364 |
| Black or African American | $33,998 |
| Asian | $36,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,727 |
Average lay health advocate age
See how the average age of lay health advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lay health advocate 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 |
Lay health advocate age breakdown
The average age of lay health advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the lay health advocate population.
Lay health advocate age breakdown
| Lay Health Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Lay health advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for lay health advocates is bachelor's degree, with 60% of lay health advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Lay health advocates by degree level
| Lay health advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Lay health advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lay health advocates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,998 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lay health advocates earn a median annual income of $35,485 compared to $32,602 for lay health advocates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,998 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,485 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,602 |
Lay health advocate employment statistics
Most lay health advocates work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where lay health advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lay health advocates work.
Lay health advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Lay health advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the lay health advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lay health advocates prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Lay health advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 11% |
Lay health advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for lay health advocates are health care, education and non profits.
Lay health advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 36% |
| Education | 16% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
Lay health advocate turnover and employment statistics
Lay health advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lay health advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lay health advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lay health advocate 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 lay health advocate tenure
The average lay health advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,816 lay health advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Lay health advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Lay health advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lay health advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Community Living Specialist | 11.48% | 48,933 |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
| Lay Health Advocate | 20.79% | - |
Similar lay health advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Community Living Specialist | 11.48% | 48,933 |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Foreign languages spoken by lay health advocates
The most common foreign language among lay health advocates is Spanish at 63.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 63.8%
- French, 8.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 3.2%
- Mandarin, 2.1%
- Other, 17.1%
Lay health advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.8% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 3.2% |
| Mandarin | 2.1% |
| Other | 17.1% |
