Public health advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health advisor demographics by:
Public health advisor gender statistics
64.7% of public health advisors are women and 35.3% of public health advisors are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Public health advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Public health advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,353
Female income
$44,210
Public health advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health advisor positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of public health advisors are female.
Public health advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.59% | 58.41% |
| 2011 | 37.32% | 62.68% |
| 2012 | 39.20% | 60.80% |
| 2013 | 41.44% | 58.56% |
| 2014 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
| 2015 | 35.23% | 64.77% |
| 2016 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2017 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2018 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
| 2019 | 41.47% | 58.53% |
| 2020 | 35.58% | 64.42% |
| 2021 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
Public health advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health advisors 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% |
| Public Health Advisor | 35% | 65% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Public health advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health advisors is White, which makes up 52.5% of all public health advisors. Comparatively, 18.0% of public health advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 15.0% of public health advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 52.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 15.0%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Public health advisor race
| Public health advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Public health advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how public health advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.10% | 16.40% | 5.15% | 13.16% |
| 2011 | 59.51% | 17.66% | 5.53% | 13.30% |
| 2012 | 57.06% | 17.11% | 5.79% | 14.48% |
| 2013 | 57.66% | 15.51% | 5.47% | 16.13% |
| 2014 | 55.92% | 16.98% | 6.11% | 16.10% |
| 2015 | 58.02% | 16.23% | 6.88% | 14.80% |
| 2016 | 56.65% | 14.92% | 7.07% | 16.23% |
| 2017 | 56.68% | 15.96% | 5.89% | 17.44% |
| 2018 | 59.83% | 16.07% | 5.34% | 13.81% |
| 2019 | 57.78% | 13.70% | 6.58% | 17.00% |
| 2020 | 54.29% | 12.36% | 7.20% | 18.26% |
| 2021 | 52.50% | 14.95% | 6.69% | 18.01% |
Public health advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health advisors have the lowest average salary at $42,286.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,330 |
| White | $45,023 |
| Black or African American | $42,286 |
| Asian | $47,570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,738 |
Average public health advisor age
See how the average age of public health advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health advisor 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 |
Public health advisor age breakdown
The average age of public health advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the public health advisor population.
Public health advisor age breakdown
| Public Health Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Public health advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for public health advisors is bachelor's degree, with 60% of public health advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Public health advisors by degree level
| Public health advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Public health advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health advisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,610 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health advisors earn a median annual income of $45,267 compared to $39,555 for public health advisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,610 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,517 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,267 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,555 |
Public health advisor employment statistics
Most public health advisors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where public health advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health advisors work.
Public health advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Public health advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the public health advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health advisors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public health advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 33% |
Public health advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health advisors are government, professional and health care.
Public health advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Education | 14% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Public health advisor turnover and employment statistics
Public health advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health advisor 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 public health advisor tenure
The average public health advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 862 public health advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Public health advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Disability Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 115,235 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
| Public Health Advisor | 20.79% | - |
Similar public health advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Disability Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 115,235 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health advisors
The most common foreign language among public health advisors is Spanish at 47.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 47.5%
- French, 17.5%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Swahili, 2.5%
- Other, 22.4%
Public health advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| French | 17.5% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Swahili | 2.5% |
| Other | 22.4% |
