Public health administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health administrator gender statistics
66.9% of public health administrators are women and 33.1% of public health administrators are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Public health administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Public health administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,950
Female income
$57,765
Public health administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health administrator positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of public health administrators are female.
Public health administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2011 | 35.42% | 64.58% |
| 2012 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2013 | 36.25% | 63.75% |
| 2014 | 35.93% | 64.07% |
| 2015 | 36.41% | 63.59% |
| 2016 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
| 2017 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2018 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2019 | 33.55% | 66.45% |
| 2020 | 32.27% | 67.73% |
| 2021 | 33.10% | 66.90% |
Public health administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Public Health Administrator | 33% | 67% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Public health administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health administrators is White, which makes up 61.8% of all public health administrators. Comparatively, 14.2% of public health administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of public health administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Public health administrator race
| Public health administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Public health administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how public health administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.99% | 10.69% | 6.49% | 10.01% |
| 2011 | 71.26% | 10.42% | 5.99% | 10.33% |
| 2012 | 68.91% | 10.81% | 6.37% | 10.96% |
| 2013 | 69.63% | 11.23% | 6.75% | 10.44% |
| 2014 | 68.66% | 11.49% | 6.75% | 10.94% |
| 2015 | 68.16% | 11.09% | 6.97% | 11.31% |
| 2016 | 67.80% | 10.57% | 7.00% | 12.12% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 9.98% | 6.91% | 12.31% |
| 2018 | 66.34% | 10.93% | 7.30% | 12.86% |
| 2019 | 68.40% | 9.83% | 6.86% | 12.38% |
| 2020 | 65.59% | 10.02% | 6.79% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 61.76% | 11.10% | 7.92% | 14.24% |
Public health administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health administrators have the lowest average salary at $60,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,193 |
| White | $62,615 |
| Black or African American | $60,083 |
| Asian | $65,381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,620 |
Average public health administrator age
See how the average age of public health administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Public health administrator age breakdown
The average age of public health administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the public health administrator population.
Public health administrator age breakdown
| Public Health Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Public health administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for public health administrators is bachelor's degree, with 58% of public health administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Public health administrators by degree level
| Public health administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Public health administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $82,230 annually. With a Master's degree, public health administrators earn a median annual income of $70,417 compared to $62,448 for public health administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,417 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,448 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,230 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,696 |
Public health administrator employment statistics
Most public health administrators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where public health administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health administrators work.
Public health administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Public health administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the public health administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health administrators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Public health administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 53% |
Public health administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health administrators are government, health care and education.
Public health administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 48% |
| Health Care | 19% |
| Education | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Public health administrator turnover and employment statistics
Public health administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average public health administrator tenure
The average public health administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 public health administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Public health administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Project Manager | 4.08% | 102,882 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Lease Administration Supervisor | 11.54% | 4,948 |
| Public Health Administrator | 11.66% | - |
| Child Welfare Director | 14.16% | 16,411 |
| Continuing Education Director | 16.20% | 15,362 |
Similar public health administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Project Manager | 4.08% | 102,882 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Lease Administration Supervisor | 11.54% | 4,948 |
| Child Welfare Director | 14.16% | 16,411 |
| Continuing Education Director | 16.20% | 15,362 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health administrators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 20.0%
Public health administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
