Public health inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health inspector gender statistics
49.5% of public health inspectors are women and 50.5% of public health inspectors are men.
- Male, 50.5%
- Female, 49.5%
Public health inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Public health inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,963
Female income
$49,468
Public health inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health inspector positions over time. Currently, 49.5% of public health inspectors are female.
Public health inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
| 2011 | 35.58% | 64.42% |
| 2012 | 37.72% | 62.28% |
| 2013 | 41.29% | 58.71% |
| 2014 | 35.70% | 64.30% |
| 2015 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2016 | 31.68% | 68.32% |
| 2017 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2018 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2019 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2020 | 48.01% | 51.99% |
| 2021 | 50.47% | 49.53% |
Public health inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Public Health Inspector | 50% | 50% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Public health inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health inspectors is White, which makes up 62.2% of all public health inspectors. Comparatively, 14.6% of public health inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of public health inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Public health inspector race
| Public health inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Public health inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how public health inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.41% | 9.98% | 4.41% | 10.97% |
| 2011 | 68.04% | 12.76% | 3.93% | 12.26% |
| 2012 | 68.67% | 12.24% | 4.04% | 11.88% |
| 2013 | 67.61% | 11.86% | 4.79% | 12.11% |
| 2014 | 68.35% | 11.81% | 4.42% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 69.82% | 11.54% | 5.00% | 10.58% |
| 2016 | 69.49% | 10.86% | 5.24% | 12.22% |
| 2017 | 64.74% | 13.85% | 6.40% | 11.34% |
| 2018 | 66.17% | 11.00% | 4.85% | 14.29% |
| 2019 | 68.08% | 10.56% | 4.49% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 64.92% | 10.14% | 3.95% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 62.17% | 10.05% | 5.73% | 14.60% |
Public health inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,003 |
| White | $52,767 |
| Black or African American | $53,821 |
| Asian | $58,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,906 |
Average public health inspector age
See how the average age of public health inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 |
| Asian | 43 | 38.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Public health inspector age breakdown
The average age of public health inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the public health inspector population.
Public health inspector age breakdown
| Public Health Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Public health inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for public health inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of public health inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Public health inspectors by degree level
| Public health inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Public health inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,322 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,675 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,570 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,150 |
Public health inspector employment statistics
Company size where public health inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health inspectors work.
Public health inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Public health inspector turnover and employment statistics
Public health inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average public health inspector tenure
The average public health inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 public health inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Public health inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Consultant | 5.03% | 51,701 |
| Public Health Inspector | 7.06% | - |
| Records Coordinator | 8.20% | 25,060 |
| Sports Medicine Coordinator | 8.57% | 29,614 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar public health inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Consultant | 5.03% | 51,701 |
| Records Coordinator | 8.20% | 25,060 |
| Sports Medicine Coordinator | 8.57% | 29,614 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health inspectors
The most common foreign language among public health inspectors is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 28.6%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
Public health inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |