Preventive medicine specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Preventive medicine specialist gender statistics
46.7% of preventive medicine specialists are women and 53.3% of preventive medicine specialists are men.
- Male, 53.3%
- Female, 46.7%
Preventive medicine specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.3% |
| Female | 46.7% |
Preventive medicine specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,454
Female income
$49,872
Preventive medicine specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in preventive medicine specialist positions over time. Currently, 46.7% of preventive medicine specialists are female.
Preventive medicine specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2011 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2012 | 40.38% | 59.62% |
| 2013 | 44.03% | 55.97% |
| 2014 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
| 2015 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2016 | 34.15% | 65.85% |
| 2017 | 30.20% | 69.80% |
| 2018 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
| 2019 | 49.84% | 50.16% |
| 2020 | 50.81% | 49.19% |
| 2021 | 53.26% | 46.74% |
Preventive medicine specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared preventive medicine specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Preventive Medicine Specialist | 53% | 47% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Preventive medicine specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among preventive medicine specialists is White, which makes up 62.7% of all preventive medicine specialists. Comparatively, 14.2% of preventive medicine specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of preventive medicine specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Preventive medicine specialist race
| Preventive medicine specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Preventive medicine specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how preventive medicine specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Preventive medicine specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.93% | 9.94% | 4.33% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 68.55% | 12.71% | 3.85% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 69.18% | 12.20% | 3.96% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 68.12% | 11.82% | 4.72% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 68.86% | 11.77% | 4.35% | 11.61% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 11.50% | 4.93% | 10.21% |
| 2016 | 70.00% | 10.82% | 5.16% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 65.25% | 13.81% | 6.33% | 10.97% |
| 2018 | 66.68% | 10.96% | 4.77% | 13.92% |
| 2019 | 68.59% | 10.51% | 4.41% | 13.54% |
| 2020 | 65.43% | 10.10% | 3.87% | 15.71% |
| 2021 | 62.68% | 10.01% | 5.66% | 14.24% |
Preventive medicine specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian preventive medicine specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino preventive medicine specialists have the lowest average salary at $52,358.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,476 |
| White | $53,235 |
| Black or African American | $54,310 |
| Asian | $59,149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,358 |
Average preventive medicine specialist age
See how the average age of preventive medicine specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Preventive medicine specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 |
| Asian | 43 | 38.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Preventive medicine specialist age breakdown
The average age of preventive medicine specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the preventive medicine specialist population.
Preventive medicine specialist age breakdown
| Preventive Medicine Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Preventive medicine specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for preventive medicine specialists is bachelor's degree, with 46% of preventive medicine specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Preventive medicine specialists by degree level
| Preventive medicine specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Preventive medicine specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, preventive medicine specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,138 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, preventive medicine specialists earn a median annual income of $56,094 compared to $54,645 for preventive medicine specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,138 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,029 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,094 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,645 |
Preventive medicine specialist employment statistics
Most preventive medicine specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where preventive medicine specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where preventive medicine specialists work.
Preventive medicine specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Preventive medicine specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the preventive medicine specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most preventive medicine specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Preventive medicine specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 33% |
Preventive medicine specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for preventive medicine specialists are government, health care and manufacturing.
Preventive medicine specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Health Care | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Preventive medicine specialist turnover and employment statistics
Preventive medicine specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for preventive medicine specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Preventive medicine specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Preventive medicine specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average preventive medicine specialist tenure
The average preventive medicine specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 326 preventive medicine specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Preventive medicine specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Preventive medicine specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of preventive medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Pharmacist | 5.03% | 115,299 |
| Preventive Medicine Specialist | 7.06% | - |
| Information Coordinator | 8.20% | 84,359 |
| Senior Genetic Counselor | 8.57% | 27,218 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar preventive medicine specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Pharmacist | 5.03% | 115,299 |
| Information Coordinator | 8.20% | 84,359 |
| Senior Genetic Counselor | 8.57% | 27,218 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by preventive medicine specialists
The most common foreign language among preventive medicine specialists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Telugu at 5.0% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Telugu, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Hindi, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Preventive medicine specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Telugu | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Hindi | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |