Public health officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health officer gender statistics
47.4% of public health officers are women and 52.6% of public health officers are men.
- Male, 52.6%
- Female, 47.4%
Public health officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.6% |
| Female | 47.4% |
Public health officer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,434
Female income
$57,228
Public health officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health officer positions over time. Currently, 47.4% of public health officers are female.
Public health officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.09% | 61.91% |
| 2011 | 37.56% | 62.44% |
| 2012 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
| 2013 | 43.38% | 56.62% |
| 2014 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2015 | 36.34% | 63.66% |
| 2016 | 33.55% | 66.45% |
| 2017 | 29.64% | 70.36% |
| 2018 | 52.82% | 47.18% |
| 2019 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2020 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2021 | 52.60% | 47.40% |
Public health officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health officers 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 Officer | 53% | 47% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Public health officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health officers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all public health officers. Comparatively, 14.2% of public health officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of public health officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Public health officer race
| Public health officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Public health officer race and ethnicity over time
See how public health officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.93% | 9.94% | 4.33% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 68.56% | 12.71% | 3.85% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 69.18% | 12.19% | 3.96% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 68.12% | 11.82% | 4.72% | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 68.86% | 11.76% | 4.35% | 11.60% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 11.49% | 4.93% | 10.21% |
| 2016 | 70.01% | 10.82% | 5.16% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 65.26% | 13.80% | 6.33% | 10.97% |
| 2018 | 66.69% | 10.95% | 4.77% | 13.92% |
| 2019 | 68.60% | 10.51% | 4.41% | 13.53% |
| 2020 | 65.44% | 10.10% | 3.87% | 15.70% |
| 2021 | 62.69% | 10.01% | 5.66% | 14.24% |
Public health officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino public health officers have the lowest average salary at $59,518.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,541 |
| White | $60,321 |
| Black or African American | $61,303 |
| Asian | $65,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,518 |
Average public health officer age
See how the average age of public health officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of public health officers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the public health officer population.
Public health officer age breakdown
| Public Health Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Public health officer educational attainment
The most common degree for public health officers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of public health officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Public health officers by degree level
| Public health officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Public health officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,353 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health officers earn a median annual income of $62,922 compared to $61,607 for public health officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,353 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,580 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,922 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,607 |
Public health officer employment statistics
Most public health officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where public health officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health officers work.
Public health officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Public health officer jobs by company type
Employees with the public health officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Public health officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 45% |
Public health officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health officers are government, non profits and health care.
Public health officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Public health officer turnover and employment statistics
Public health officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health officer 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 officer tenure
The average public health officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 public health officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Public health officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health officers 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 In Charge | 5.03% | 55,466 |
| Public Health Officer | 7.06% | - |
| Records Specialist | 8.20% | 28,647 |
| Head Athletic Trainer | 8.57% | 29,982 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar public health officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist In Charge | 5.03% | 55,466 |
| Records Specialist | 8.20% | 28,647 |
| Head Athletic Trainer | 8.57% | 29,982 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health officers
The most common foreign language among public health officers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 10.7% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Arabic, 10.7%
- Hindi, 7.1%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Swedish, 3.6%
- Other, 42.9%
Public health officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Arabic | 10.7% |
| Hindi | 7.1% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Swedish | 3.6% |
| Other | 42.9% |