Public health registrar demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health registrar gender statistics
78.5% of public health registrars are women and 21.5% of public health registrars are men.
- Female, 78.5%
- Male, 21.5%
Public health registrar gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.5% |
| Male | 21.5% |
Public health registrar gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,002
Female income
$31,279
Public health registrar gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health registrar positions over time. Currently, 78.5% of public health registrars are female.
Public health registrar gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.98% | 86.02% |
| 2011 | 14.72% | 85.28% |
| 2012 | 12.24% | 87.76% |
| 2013 | 12.04% | 87.96% |
| 2014 | 12.10% | 87.90% |
| 2015 | 11.88% | 88.12% |
| 2016 | 10.95% | 89.05% |
| 2017 | 11.12% | 88.88% |
| 2018 | 20.88% | 79.12% |
| 2019 | 19.57% | 80.43% |
| 2020 | 20.92% | 79.08% |
| 2021 | 21.52% | 78.48% |
Public health registrar related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health registrars with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Public Health Registrar | 22% | 78% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Public health registrar demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health registrars is White, which makes up 61.4% of all public health registrars. Comparatively, 17.5% of public health registrars are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of public health registrars are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Public health registrar race
| Public health registrar race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Public health registrar race and ethnicity over time
See how public health registrar racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health registrar race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.09% | 11.96% | 6.24% | 17.74% |
| 2011 | 61.40% | 13.40% | 5.16% | 16.94% |
| 2012 | 63.30% | 11.32% | 5.25% | 16.64% |
| 2013 | 63.13% | 11.91% | 5.05% | 16.26% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 10.89% | 5.88% | 15.09% |
| 2015 | 64.73% | 11.05% | 6.23% | 15.12% |
| 2016 | 67.37% | 9.92% | 5.76% | 14.15% |
| 2017 | 66.42% | 8.65% | 6.51% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 66.64% | 8.67% | 5.71% | 16.14% |
| 2019 | 67.64% | 8.18% | 6.19% | 14.78% |
| 2020 | 66.13% | 8.48% | 5.21% | 15.13% |
| 2021 | 61.38% | 8.04% | 7.65% | 17.46% |
Public health registrar wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health registrars have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health registrars have the lowest average salary at $31,321.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,335 |
| White | $31,422 |
| Black or African American | $31,321 |
| Asian | $33,477 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,504 |
Average public health registrar age
See how the average age of public health registrars varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Public health registrar age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 34 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
| White | 39 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Public health registrar age breakdown
The average age of public health registrars is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the public health registrar population.
Public health registrar age breakdown
| Public Health Registrar Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Public health registrar educational attainment
The most common degree for public health registrars is bachelor's degree, with 49% of public health registrars earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Public health registrars by degree level
| Public health registrar degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Public health registrar wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health registrars with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,376 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health registrars earn a median annual income of $32,091 compared to $30,769 for public health registrars with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,376 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,627 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,091 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,769 |
Public health registrar turnover and employment statistics
Public health registrar unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health registrars between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health registrar unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health registrar unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average public health registrar tenure
The average public health registrar stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 public health registrars resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health registrar tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Public health registrar LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health registrars 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Certified Medical Technician | 8.24% | 164,424 |
| Public Health Registrar | 9.29% | - |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar public health registrar jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Certified Medical Technician | 8.24% | 164,424 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health registrars
- Spanish, 100.0%
Public health registrar languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |