Prevention specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Prevention specialist gender statistics
66.9% of prevention specialists are women and 33.1% of prevention specialists are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Prevention specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Prevention specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,040
Female income
$48,127
Prevention specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prevention specialist positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of prevention specialists are female.
Prevention specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
| 2011 | 29.23% | 70.77% |
| 2012 | 35.21% | 64.79% |
| 2013 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2014 | 27.14% | 72.86% |
| 2015 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
| 2016 | 35.54% | 64.46% |
| 2017 | 24.09% | 75.91% |
| 2018 | 28.18% | 71.82% |
| 2019 | 23.72% | 76.28% |
| 2020 | 22.40% | 77.60% |
| 2021 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
Prevention specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared prevention specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, fire observer and cannon fire direction specialist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Specialist | 33% | 67% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Prevention specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prevention specialists is White, which makes up 72.2% of all prevention specialists. Comparatively, 11.7% of prevention specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of prevention specialists are Unknown.
- White, 72.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Prevention specialist race
| Prevention specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Prevention specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how prevention specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prevention specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.93% | 12.22% | 1.49% | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 80.21% | 7.81% | 1.10% | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 76.43% | 10.16% | 0.62% | 9.48% |
| 2013 | 79.19% | 6.28% | 1.58% | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 75.97% | 5.96% | 2.16% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 70.21% | 7.50% | 2.54% | 16.04% |
| 2016 | 72.60% | 9.77% | 2.15% | 12.54% |
| 2017 | 74.35% | 10.55% | 1.91% | 11.23% |
| 2018 | 78.70% | 7.57% | 0.89% | 10.02% |
| 2019 | 71.13% | 7.49% | 2.50% | 16.73% |
| 2020 | 73.96% | 5.78% | 6.38% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 72.21% | 5.79% | 1.19% | 11.73% |
Prevention specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian prevention specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prevention specialists have the lowest average salary at $49,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,883 |
| White | $50,325 |
| Black or African American | $49,344 |
| Asian | $50,357 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,300 |
Average prevention specialist age
See how the average age of prevention specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prevention specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Prevention specialist age breakdown
The average age of prevention specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the prevention specialist population.
Prevention specialist age breakdown
| Prevention Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Prevention specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for prevention specialists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of prevention specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Prevention specialists by degree level
| Prevention specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Prevention specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, prevention specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,665 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, prevention specialists earn a median annual income of $51,031 compared to $47,855 for prevention specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,855 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,031 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,665 |
Prevention specialist employment statistics
Most prevention specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where prevention specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prevention specialists work.
Prevention specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Prevention specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the prevention specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most prevention specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Prevention specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 24% |
Prevention specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for prevention specialists are health care, government and non profits.
Prevention specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Government | 14% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Prevention specialist turnover and employment statistics
Prevention specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prevention specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prevention specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prevention specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 2.80% |
| 2015 | 4.76% |
| 2016 | 3.27% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.85% |
Average prevention specialist tenure
The average prevention specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,919 prevention specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Prevention specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Prevention specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prevention specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Apparatus Engineer | 4.66% | 4,319 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 5.54% | 62,658 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Nuclear Security Officer | 6.63% | 124,879 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Prevention Specialist | 18.40% | - |
Similar prevention specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Apparatus Engineer | 4.66% | 4,319 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 5.54% | 62,658 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Nuclear Security Officer | 6.63% | 124,879 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by prevention specialists
The most common foreign language among prevention specialists is Spanish at 75.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 75.7%
- French, 5.8%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- German, 2.9%
- Italian, 1.9%
- Other, 10.3%
Prevention specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.7% |
| French | 5.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Italian | 1.9% |
| Other | 10.3% |
