Public health dietitian demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health dietitian gender statistics
94.9% of public health dietitians are women and 5.1% of public health dietitians are men.
- Female, 94.9%
- Male, 5.1%
Public health dietitian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.9% |
| Male | 5.1% |
Public health dietitian gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,560
Female income
$51,281
Public health dietitian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health dietitian positions over time. Currently, 94.9% of public health dietitians are female.
Public health dietitian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.37% | 94.63% |
| 2011 | 6.39% | 93.61% |
| 2012 | 7.07% | 92.93% |
| 2013 | 6.56% | 93.44% |
| 2014 | 8.67% | 91.33% |
| 2015 | 6.12% | 93.88% |
| 2016 | 7.79% | 92.21% |
| 2017 | 6.47% | 93.53% |
| 2018 | 5.75% | 94.25% |
| 2019 | 5.79% | 94.21% |
| 2020 | 6.16% | 93.84% |
| 2021 | 5.15% | 94.85% |
Public health dietitian related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health dietitians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Public Health Dietitian | 5% | 95% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Public health dietitian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health dietitians is White, which makes up 65.2% of all public health dietitians. Comparatively, 11.5% of public health dietitians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of public health dietitians are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Public health dietitian race
| Public health dietitian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Public health dietitian race and ethnicity over time
See how public health dietitian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health dietitian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.90% | 10.01% | 9.19% | 10.58% |
| 2011 | 64.25% | 14.34% | 8.16% | 11.78% |
| 2012 | 66.09% | 12.56% | 7.63% | 11.24% |
| 2013 | 66.63% | 13.13% | 7.91% | 10.01% |
| 2014 | 67.01% | 12.24% | 8.30% | 9.95% |
| 2015 | 65.18% | 12.90% | 8.65% | 10.94% |
| 2016 | 63.88% | 11.45% | 8.45% | 13.44% |
| 2017 | 68.89% | 8.57% | 7.76% | 11.96% |
| 2018 | 69.06% | 10.19% | 7.25% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 67.01% | 8.68% | 7.84% | 13.17% |
| 2020 | 67.66% | 8.31% | 9.66% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 65.16% | 9.56% | 9.18% | 11.55% |
Public health dietitian wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino public health dietitians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health dietitians have the lowest average salary at $45,159.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,451 |
| White | $51,079 |
| Black or African American | $45,159 |
| Asian | $52,642 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,112 |
Average public health dietitian age
See how the average age of public health dietitians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health dietitian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Public health dietitian age breakdown
The average age of public health dietitians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the public health dietitian population.
Public health dietitian age breakdown
| Public Health Dietitian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Public health dietitian educational attainment
The most common degree for public health dietitians is bachelor's degree, with 71% of public health dietitians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 1%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 1%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Public health dietitians by degree level
| Public health dietitian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Public health dietitian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,768 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,575 |
Public health dietitian employment statistics
Most public health dietitians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where public health dietitians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health dietitians work.
Public health dietitian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Public health dietitian jobs by company type
Employees with the public health dietitian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health dietitians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public health dietitian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 41% |
Public health dietitian jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health dietitians are health care, government and education.
Public health dietitian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Government | 33% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Public health dietitian turnover and employment statistics
Public health dietitian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health dietitians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health dietitian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health dietitian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average public health dietitian tenure
The average public health dietitian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 440 public health dietitians resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health dietitian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Public health dietitian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health dietitians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Dietitian | 8.27% | - |
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,752 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Attending Physician | 13.05% | 53,195 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar public health dietitian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,752 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Attending Physician | 13.05% | 53,195 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health dietitians
The most common foreign language among public health dietitians is Spanish at 76.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 76.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Swedish, 3.3%
- Japanese, 3.3%
- Tagalog, 3.3%
- Other, 6.7%
Public health dietitian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Swedish | 3.3% |
| Japanese | 3.3% |
| Tagalog | 3.3% |
| Other | 6.7% |
