Nurse epidemiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Nurse epidemiologist gender statistics
95.1% of nurse epidemiologists are women and 4.9% of nurse epidemiologists are men.
- Female, 95.1%
- Male, 4.9%
Nurse epidemiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.1% |
| Male | 4.9% |
Nurse epidemiologist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,895
Female income
$74,643
Nurse epidemiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nurse epidemiologist positions over time. Currently, 95.1% of nurse epidemiologists are female.
Nurse epidemiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.62% | 96.38% |
| 2011 | 3.78% | 96.22% |
| 2012 | 3.83% | 96.17% |
| 2013 | 4.00% | 96.00% |
| 2014 | 4.39% | 95.61% |
| 2015 | 4.23% | 95.77% |
| 2016 | 4.40% | 95.60% |
| 2017 | 4.65% | 95.35% |
| 2018 | 4.80% | 95.20% |
| 2019 | 4.82% | 95.18% |
| 2020 | 4.93% | 95.07% |
| 2021 | 4.92% | 95.08% |
Nurse epidemiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared nurse epidemiologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Nurse Epidemiologist | 5% | 95% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nurse epidemiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nurse epidemiologists is White, which makes up 65.3% of all nurse epidemiologists. Comparatively, 11.9% of nurse epidemiologists are Black or African American and 9.2% of nurse epidemiologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.3%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Nurse epidemiologist race
| Nurse epidemiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Nurse epidemiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how nurse epidemiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nurse epidemiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.32% | 12.13% | 7.05% | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 12.50% | 6.96% | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 71.50% | 12.63% | 7.06% | 6.91% |
| 2013 | 71.34% | 12.57% | 7.16% | 6.87% |
| 2014 | 70.16% | 12.71% | 7.69% | 7.40% |
| 2015 | 70.34% | 12.82% | 7.21% | 7.52% |
| 2016 | 70.14% | 12.35% | 7.65% | 7.79% |
| 2017 | 69.79% | 11.85% | 7.83% | 8.13% |
| 2018 | 69.58% | 12.52% | 7.57% | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 69.61% | 11.86% | 7.87% | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 11.47% | 7.89% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 65.32% | 11.94% | 8.86% | 9.16% |
Nurse epidemiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nurse epidemiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nurse epidemiologists have the lowest average salary at $75,908.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,872 |
| White | $75,908 |
| Black or African American | $76,174 |
| Asian | $88,575 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,636 |
Average nurse epidemiologist age
See how the average age of nurse epidemiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nurse epidemiologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Nurse epidemiologist age breakdown
The average age of nurse epidemiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nurse epidemiologist population.
Nurse epidemiologist age breakdown
| Nurse Epidemiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nurse epidemiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for nurse epidemiologists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of nurse epidemiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Nurse epidemiologists by degree level
| Nurse epidemiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Nurse epidemiologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nurse epidemiologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,011 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nurse epidemiologists earn a median annual income of $84,919 compared to $81,886 for nurse epidemiologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,886 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,919 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,410 |
Nurse epidemiologist employment statistics
Company size where nurse epidemiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nurse epidemiologists work.
Nurse epidemiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Nurse epidemiologist jobs by company type
Employees with the nurse epidemiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nurse epidemiologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nurse epidemiologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 14% |
Nurse epidemiologist turnover and employment statistics
Nurse epidemiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nurse epidemiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nurse epidemiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nurse epidemiologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average nurse epidemiologist tenure
The average nurse epidemiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 nurse epidemiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Nurse epidemiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Nurse epidemiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nurse epidemiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Epidemiologist | 8.72% | - |
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Practicing MD Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 2,082 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar nurse epidemiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 11.62% | 14,137 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Practicing MD Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 2,082 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by nurse epidemiologists
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Nurse epidemiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |