Public health analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health analyst demographics by:
Public health analyst gender statistics
64.3% of public health analysts are women and 35.7% of public health analysts are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Public health analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Public health analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,534
Female income
$62,330
Public health analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health analyst positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of public health analysts are female.
Public health analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2011 | 37.73% | 62.27% |
| 2012 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2013 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
| 2014 | 41.00% | 59.00% |
| 2015 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2016 | 38.75% | 61.25% |
| 2017 | 44.04% | 55.96% |
| 2018 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2019 | 41.89% | 58.11% |
| 2020 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2021 | 35.74% | 64.26% |
Public health analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health analysts 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 Analyst | 36% | 64% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Public health analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health analysts is White, which makes up 54.4% of all public health analysts. Comparatively, 15.6% of public health analysts are Black or African American and 15.3% of public health analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.4%
- Black or African American, 15.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Public health analyst race
| Public health analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Public health analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how public health analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.04% | 17.09% | 5.25% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 61.45% | 18.35% | 5.62% | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 59.00% | 17.80% | 5.88% | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 59.60% | 16.20% | 5.57% | 13.39% |
| 2014 | 57.86% | 17.67% | 6.20% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 59.96% | 16.92% | 6.97% | 12.06% |
| 2016 | 58.60% | 15.61% | 7.17% | 13.49% |
| 2017 | 58.62% | 16.65% | 5.98% | 14.70% |
| 2018 | 61.78% | 16.76% | 5.44% | 11.06% |
| 2019 | 59.72% | 14.39% | 6.67% | 14.26% |
| 2020 | 56.23% | 13.05% | 7.30% | 15.51% |
| 2021 | 54.44% | 15.64% | 6.78% | 15.26% |
Public health analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health analysts have the lowest average salary at $59,579.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,071 |
| White | $63,493 |
| Black or African American | $59,579 |
| Asian | $67,139 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,655 |
Average public health analyst age
See how the average age of public health analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health analyst 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 analyst age breakdown
The average age of public health analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the public health analyst population.
Public health analyst age breakdown
| Public Health Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Public health analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for public health analysts is bachelor's degree, with 56% of public health analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Public health analysts by degree level
| Public health analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Public health analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,363 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health analysts earn a median annual income of $63,843 compared to $55,675 for public health analysts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,363 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,843 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,675 |
Public health analyst employment statistics
Most public health analysts work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where public health analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health analysts work.
Public health analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Public health analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the public health analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health analysts prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public health analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 23% |
Public health analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health analysts are government, health care and professional.
Public health analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Public health analyst turnover and employment statistics
Public health analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health analyst 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 analyst tenure
The average public health analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 584 public health analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Public health analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Program Evaluator | 11.48% | 63,544 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
| Public Health Analyst | 20.79% | - |
Similar public health analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Program Evaluator | 11.48% | 63,544 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health analysts
The most common foreign language among public health analysts is Spanish at 28.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.0%.
- Spanish, 28.4%
- French, 16.4%
- Portuguese, 9.0%
- Chinese, 6.0%
- Russian, 6.0%
- Other, 34.2%
Public health analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.4% |
| French | 16.4% |
| Portuguese | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 6.0% |
| Russian | 6.0% |
| Other | 34.2% |
