Public health engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health engineer gender statistics
26.4% of public health engineers are women and 73.6% of public health engineers are men.
- Male, 73.6%
- Female, 26.4%
Public health engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.6% |
| Female | 26.4% |
Public health engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,642
Female income
$76,777
Public health engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health engineer positions over time. Currently, 26.4% of public health engineers are female.
Public health engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
| 2011 | 80.03% | 19.97% |
| 2012 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
| 2013 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2014 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 2015 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2016 | 76.03% | 23.97% |
| 2017 | 77.25% | 22.75% |
| 2018 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2019 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2020 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2021 | 73.61% | 26.39% |
Public health engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Public Health Engineer | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Public health engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health engineers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all public health engineers. Comparatively, 11.6% of public health engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of public health engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Public health engineer race
| Public health engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Public health engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how public health engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.36% | 4.57% | 10.73% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 76.80% | 4.72% | 8.19% | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 76.52% | 3.83% | 9.48% | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 75.59% | 4.80% | 9.29% | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 74.18% | 4.88% | 10.19% | 8.79% |
| 2015 | 74.01% | 5.38% | 9.65% | 9.48% |
| 2016 | 73.10% | 4.56% | 10.33% | 9.50% |
| 2017 | 72.38% | 4.07% | 10.99% | 10.51% |
| 2018 | 72.36% | 4.14% | 11.70% | 9.52% |
| 2019 | 70.16% | 4.32% | 13.01% | 10.38% |
| 2020 | 70.31% | 4.80% | 10.93% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 68.50% | 4.72% | 11.06% | 11.59% |
Public health engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health engineers have the lowest average salary at $77,229.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,725 |
| White | $77,449 |
| Black or African American | $77,229 |
| Asian | $84,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,427 |
Average public health engineer age
See how the average age of public health engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Public health engineer age breakdown
The average age of public health engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the public health engineer population.
Public health engineer age breakdown
| Public Health Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Public health engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for public health engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of public health engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Public health engineers by degree level
| Public health engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Public health engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,943 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health engineers earn a median annual income of $81,078 compared to $64,263 for public health engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,078 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,263 |
Public health engineer employment statistics
Most public health engineers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where public health engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health engineers work.
Public health engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Public health engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the public health engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health engineers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Public health engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 45% |
Public health engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health engineers are government, technology and non profits.
Public health engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
Public health engineer turnover and employment statistics
Public health engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average public health engineer tenure
The average public health engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 public health engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Public health engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health engineers 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 Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Optical Engineer | 5.25% | 26,628 |
| Permaculture Designer | 6.39% | 43,786 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer | 12.89% | 4,305 |
Similar public health engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Engineer | 5.25% | 26,628 |
| Permaculture Designer | 6.39% | 43,786 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer | 12.89% | 4,305 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health engineers
The most common foreign language among public health engineers is Tamil at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 33.3% and Telugu is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Tamil, 33.3%
- Hindi, 33.3%
- Telugu, 33.3%
Public health engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tamil | 33.3% |
| Hindi | 33.3% |
| Telugu | 33.3% |