Public health director demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health director gender statistics
62.2% of public health directors are women and 37.8% of public health directors are men.
- Female, 62.2%
- Male, 37.8%
Public health director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% |
| Male | 37.8% |
Public health director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,183
Female income
$83,306
Public health director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health director positions over time. Currently, 62.2% of public health directors are female.
Public health director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
| 2011 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2012 | 41.77% | 58.23% |
| 2013 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2014 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2015 | 41.32% | 58.68% |
| 2016 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2017 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2018 | 39.28% | 60.72% |
| 2019 | 38.30% | 61.70% |
| 2020 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2021 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
Public health director related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Public Health Director | 38% | 62% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Public health director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health directors is White, which makes up 60.9% of all public health directors. Comparatively, 13.8% of public health directors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of public health directors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Public health director race
| Public health director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Public health director race and ethnicity over time
See how public health director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.11% | 12.24% | 6.28% | 9.57% |
| 2011 | 70.38% | 11.97% | 5.78% | 9.89% |
| 2012 | 68.03% | 12.36% | 6.17% | 10.52% |
| 2013 | 68.74% | 12.78% | 6.54% | 10.00% |
| 2014 | 67.77% | 13.04% | 6.55% | 10.50% |
| 2015 | 67.27% | 12.64% | 6.76% | 10.87% |
| 2016 | 66.92% | 12.12% | 6.79% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 67.40% | 11.53% | 6.70% | 11.87% |
| 2018 | 65.46% | 12.48% | 7.09% | 12.42% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 11.38% | 6.66% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 64.71% | 11.57% | 6.59% | 12.42% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 12.65% | 7.72% | 13.80% |
Public health director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health directors have the lowest average salary at $87,107.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,936 |
| White | $91,282 |
| Black or African American | $87,107 |
| Asian | $95,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,992 |
Average public health director age
See how the average age of public health directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Public health director age breakdown
The average age of public health directors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the public health director population.
Public health director age breakdown
| Public Health Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Public health director educational attainment
The most common degree for public health directors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of public health directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Public health directors by degree level
| Public health director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Public health director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,334 annually. With a Master's degree, public health directors earn a median annual income of $104,283 compared to $91,005 for public health directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,283 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,005 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,334 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,561 |
Public health director employment statistics
Most public health directors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where public health directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health directors work.
Public health director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Public health director jobs by company type
Employees with the public health director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health directors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Public health director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 44% |
Public health director jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health directors are government, health care and education.
Public health director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Education | 14% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Public health director turnover and employment statistics
Public health director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average public health director tenure
The average public health director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 public health directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Public health director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,077 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Property Disposal Manager | 11.54% | 8,414 |
| Public Health Director | 11.66% | - |
| Shelter Manager | 14.16% | 10,156 |
| Assistant Superintendent For Curriculum | 16.20% | 15,268 |
Similar public health director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,077 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Property Disposal Manager | 11.54% | 8,414 |
| Shelter Manager | 14.16% | 10,156 |
| Assistant Superintendent For Curriculum | 16.20% | 15,268 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health directors
The most common foreign language among public health directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.3% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Dari, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Public health director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Dari | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |
