Public health representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health representative demographics by:
Public health representative gender statistics
73.2% of public health representatives are women and 26.8% of public health representatives are men.
- Female, 73.2%
- Male, 26.8%
Public health representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.2% |
| Male | 26.8% |
Public health representative gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,868
Female income
$51,729
Public health representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health representative positions over time. Currently, 73.2% of public health representatives are female.
Public health representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2011 | 28.54% | 71.46% |
| 2012 | 30.19% | 69.81% |
| 2013 | 32.19% | 67.81% |
| 2014 | 31.42% | 68.58% |
| 2015 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
| 2016 | 29.43% | 70.57% |
| 2017 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2018 | 32.69% | 67.31% |
| 2019 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2020 | 27.03% | 72.97% |
| 2021 | 26.83% | 73.17% |
Public health representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Public Health Representative | 27% | 73% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Public health representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health representatives is White, which makes up 53.4% of all public health representatives. Comparatively, 21.4% of public health representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of public health representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 53.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Public health representative race
| Public health representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Public health representative race and ethnicity over time
See how public health representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.00% | 12.21% | 5.22% | 16.52% |
| 2011 | 60.41% | 13.47% | 5.60% | 16.65% |
| 2012 | 57.96% | 12.92% | 5.86% | 17.84% |
| 2013 | 58.57% | 11.32% | 5.54% | 19.49% |
| 2014 | 56.82% | 12.80% | 6.18% | 19.46% |
| 2015 | 58.92% | 12.04% | 6.95% | 18.16% |
| 2016 | 57.56% | 10.73% | 7.14% | 19.59% |
| 2017 | 57.59% | 11.77% | 5.96% | 20.80% |
| 2018 | 60.74% | 11.88% | 5.41% | 17.17% |
| 2019 | 58.68% | 9.51% | 6.65% | 20.36% |
| 2020 | 55.19% | 8.17% | 7.27% | 21.61% |
| 2021 | 53.40% | 10.77% | 6.76% | 21.37% |
Public health representative wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public health representatives have the lowest average salary at $49,853.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,872 |
| White | $52,517 |
| Black or African American | $49,853 |
| Asian | $54,972 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,270 |
Average public health representative age
See how the average age of public health representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Public health representative age breakdown
The average age of public health representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the public health representative population.
Public health representative age breakdown
| Public Health Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Public health representative educational attainment
The most common degree for public health representatives is bachelor's degree, with 58% of public health representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Public health representatives by degree level
| Public health representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Public health representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,765 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public health representatives earn a median annual income of $52,754 compared to $47,165 for public health representatives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,765 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,135 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,754 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,165 |
Public health representative employment statistics
Company size where public health representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health representatives work.
Public health representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Public health representative jobs by company type
Employees with the public health representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health representatives prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public health representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 30% |
Public health representative turnover and employment statistics
Public health representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average public health representative tenure
The average public health representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 585 public health representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Public health representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Disability Coordinator | 11.48% | 30,036 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
| Public Health Representative | 20.79% | - |
Similar public health representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Disability Coordinator | 11.48% | 30,036 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health representatives
The most common foreign language among public health representatives is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.5% and French is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Russian, 6.5%
- Hindi, 6.5%
- Other, 28.8%
Public health representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| Hindi | 6.5% |
| Other | 28.8% |
