Public health assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health assistant gender statistics
78.4% of public health assistants are women and 21.6% of public health assistants are men.
- Female, 78.4%
- Male, 21.6%
Public health assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.4% |
| Male | 21.6% |
Public health assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,714
Female income
$38,728
Public health assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health assistant positions over time. Currently, 78.4% of public health assistants are female.
Public health assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.50% | 85.50% |
| 2011 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2012 | 18.29% | 81.71% |
| 2013 | 19.35% | 80.65% |
| 2014 | 19.45% | 80.55% |
| 2015 | 22.53% | 77.47% |
| 2016 | 23.48% | 76.52% |
| 2017 | 21.94% | 78.06% |
| 2018 | 21.42% | 78.58% |
| 2019 | 24.42% | 75.58% |
| 2020 | 21.59% | 78.41% |
| 2021 | 21.58% | 78.42% |
Public health assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Public Health Assistant | 22% | 78% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Public health assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health assistants is White, which makes up 50.0% of all public health assistants. Comparatively, 24.1% of public health assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of public health assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 50.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Public health assistant race
| Public health assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Public health assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how public health assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.34% | 12.03% | 7.07% | 21.44% |
| 2011 | 56.25% | 12.28% | 6.99% | 21.33% |
| 2012 | 54.93% | 12.99% | 6.81% | 21.72% |
| 2013 | 55.79% | 12.58% | 7.10% | 21.60% |
| 2014 | 56.06% | 12.08% | 6.70% | 22.30% |
| 2015 | 55.11% | 12.68% | 6.67% | 22.65% |
| 2016 | 53.86% | 11.22% | 7.43% | 23.68% |
| 2017 | 53.93% | 10.91% | 8.07% | 23.67% |
| 2018 | 52.89% | 11.43% | 7.45% | 24.55% |
| 2019 | 54.99% | 10.74% | 8.24% | 22.25% |
| 2020 | 53.22% | 10.88% | 8.78% | 22.10% |
| 2021 | 49.97% | 11.18% | 9.25% | 24.13% |
Public health assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White public health assistants have the lowest average salary at $39,958.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,952 |
| White | $39,958 |
| Black or African American | $40,649 |
| Asian | $41,742 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,294 |
Average public health assistant age
See how the average age of public health assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Public health assistant age breakdown
The average age of public health assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the public health assistant population.
Public health assistant age breakdown
| Public Health Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Public health assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Public health assistants by degree level
| Public health assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Public health assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,492 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health assistants earn a median annual income of $41,415 compared to $41,160 for public health assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,492 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,307 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,415 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,160 |
Public health assistant employment statistics
Most public health assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where public health assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health assistants work.
Public health assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Public health assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the public health assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health assistants prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Public health assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 27% |
Public health assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health assistants are education, government and health care.
Public health assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Government | 23% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Public health assistant turnover and employment statistics
Public health assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average public health assistant tenure
The average public health assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 641 public health assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Public health assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Public Health Assistant | 5.81% | - |
| Clinical Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 63,582 |
| Transcriber | 8.65% | 145 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Similar public health assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Extern | 4.40% | 24,154 |
| Clinical Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 63,582 |
| Transcriber | 8.65% | 145 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Kennel Assistant | 9.55% | 111,321 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health assistants
The most common foreign language among public health assistants is Spanish at 51.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 51.7%
- French, 11.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Vietnamese, 3.3%
- German, 3.3%
- Other, 23.3%
Public health assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.7% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Vietnamese | 3.3% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Other | 23.3% |
