Public health aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health aide gender statistics
60.8% of public health aides are women and 39.2% of public health aides are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Public health aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Public health aide gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,420
Female income
$31,236
Public health aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health aide positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of public health aides are female.
Public health aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.29% | 62.71% |
| 2011 | 39.13% | 60.87% |
| 2012 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
| 2013 | 41.82% | 58.18% |
| 2014 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2015 | 38.02% | 61.98% |
| 2016 | 37.96% | 62.04% |
| 2017 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2018 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2019 | 33.24% | 66.76% |
| 2020 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2021 | 39.18% | 60.82% |
Public health aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Public Health Aide | 39% | 61% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Public health aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health aides is White, which makes up 35.6% of all public health aides. Comparatively, 24.0% of public health aides are Black or African American and 23.4% of public health aides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 35.6%
- Black or African American, 24.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Public health aide race
| Public health aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 35.6% |
| Black or African American | 24.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Public health aide race and ethnicity over time
See how public health aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.92% | 27.38% | 4.22% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 28.25% | 4.32% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 27.46% | 4.48% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 26.75% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 28.28% | 4.84% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 51.00% | 27.78% | 5.11% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 50.16% | 27.81% | 5.10% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 26.75% | 5.21% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 42.69% | 25.97% | 6.59% | 20.45% |
| 2019 | 41.06% | 24.84% | 8.74% | 21.62% |
| 2020 | 38.88% | 24.06% | 9.23% | 21.79% |
| 2021 | 35.62% | 23.99% | 10.47% | 23.41% |
Public health aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino public health aides have the lowest average salary at $30,549.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,430 |
| White | $30,859 |
| Black or African American | $31,569 |
| Asian | $32,741 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,549 |
Average public health aide age
See how the average age of public health aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 51 |
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| Asian | 50 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 50 |
| White | 48 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 |
Public health aide age breakdown
The average age of public health aides is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the public health aide population.
Public health aide age breakdown
| Public Health Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Public health aide educational attainment
The most common degree for public health aides is bachelor's degree, with 47% of public health aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Public health aides by degree level
| Public health aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Public health aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,562 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health aides earn a median annual income of $32,310 compared to $31,180 for public health aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,562 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,564 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,310 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,180 |
Public health aide employment statistics
Company size where public health aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health aides work.
Public health aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Public health aide jobs by company type
Employees with the public health aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public health aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 36% |
Public health aide turnover and employment statistics
Public health aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 5.56% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 6.11% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average public health aide tenure
The average public health aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 301 public health aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Public health aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Transportation Aide | 4.62% | 163,640 |
| Public Health Aide | 4.84% | - |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Endoscopy Technician | 7.30% | 35,685 |
| Medical Orderly | 10.58% | 66,875 |
Similar public health aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 3.36% | 45,979 |
| Transportation Aide | 4.62% | 163,640 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 5.28% | 13,734 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Endoscopy Technician | 7.30% | 35,685 |
| Medical Orderly | 10.58% | 66,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health aides
The most common foreign language among public health aides is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 5.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- Swahili, 5.7%
- Japanese, 5.7%
- French, 5.7%
- Hindi, 5.7%
- Other, 22.9%
Public health aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| Swahili | 5.7% |
| Japanese | 5.7% |
| French | 5.7% |
| Hindi | 5.7% |
| Other | 22.9% |