Public health physician demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health physician gender statistics
67.9% of public health physicians are women and 32.1% of public health physicians are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Public health physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Public health physician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$207,336
Female income
$178,353
Public health physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health physician positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of public health physicians are female.
Public health physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.92% | 60.08% |
| 2011 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| 2012 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 2013 | 37.81% | 62.19% |
| 2014 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2015 | 37.18% | 62.82% |
| 2016 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2017 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2018 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2019 | 33.04% | 66.96% |
| 2020 | 31.72% | 68.28% |
| 2021 | 32.06% | 67.94% |
Public health physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health physicians 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 Physician | 32% | 68% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Public health physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health physicians is White, which makes up 60.9% of all public health physicians. Comparatively, 18.9% of public health physicians are Asian and 10.1% of public health physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.9%
- Asian, 18.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Public health physician race
| Public health physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Asian | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Public health physician race and ethnicity over time
See how public health physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.58% | 5.37% | 16.51% | 9.14% |
| 2011 | 66.63% | 5.45% | 16.44% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 66.70% | 5.21% | 16.09% | 9.52% |
| 2013 | 64.79% | 5.63% | 17.30% | 9.74% |
| 2014 | 65.88% | 5.25% | 16.87% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 66.00% | 5.10% | 17.09% | 9.54% |
| 2016 | 63.95% | 5.48% | 18.51% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 64.58% | 5.34% | 17.67% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 64.00% | 5.42% | 17.89% | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 64.25% | 5.01% | 18.49% | 9.46% |
| 2020 | 61.74% | 5.25% | 18.61% | 9.99% |
| 2021 | 60.91% | 5.39% | 18.91% | 10.11% |
Public health physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white public health physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown public health physicians have the lowest average salary at $201,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $201,135 |
| White | $214,281 |
| Black or African American | $201,613 |
| Asian | $213,424 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $206,603 |
Average public health physician age
See how the average age of public health physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health physician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 44 |
Public health physician age breakdown
The average age of public health physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the public health physician population.
Public health physician age breakdown
| Public Health Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Public health physician educational attainment
The most common degree for public health physicians is bachelor's degree, with 31% of public health physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 23% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Doctorate, 23%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 21%
Public health physicians by degree level
| Public health physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Doctorate | 23% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 21% |
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Public health physician employment statistics
Most public health physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where public health physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health physicians work.
Public health physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Public health physician jobs by company type
Employees with the public health physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health physicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public health physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 24% |
Public health physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health physicians are health care, government and education.
Public health physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Government | 17% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Public health physician turnover and employment statistics
Public health physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health physician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 0.61% |
Average public health physician tenure
The average public health physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 public health physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Public health physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Public Health Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar public health physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Clinical Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 57,742 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health physicians
The most common foreign language among public health physicians is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Public health physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
