Public health staff nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health staff nurse gender statistics
92.0% of public health staff nurses are women and 8.0% of public health staff nurses are men.
- Female, 92.0%
- Male, 8.0%
Public health staff nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.0% |
| Male | 8.0% |
Public health staff nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,252
Female income
$71,099
Public health staff nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health staff nurse positions over time. Currently, 92.0% of public health staff nurses are female.
Public health staff nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.94% | 94.06% |
| 2011 | 6.19% | 93.81% |
| 2012 | 6.27% | 93.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% | 93.45% |
| 2014 | 7.17% | 92.83% |
| 2015 | 6.92% | 93.08% |
| 2016 | 7.19% | 92.81% |
| 2017 | 7.58% | 92.42% |
| 2018 | 7.81% | 92.19% |
| 2019 | 7.85% | 92.15% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 91.99% |
| 2021 | 8.00% | 92.00% |
Public health staff nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health staff nurses 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 Staff Nurse | 8% | 92% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Public health staff nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health staff nurses is White, which makes up 66.1% of all public health staff nurses. Comparatively, 10.1% of public health staff nurses are Black or African American and 10.1% of public health staff nurses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Public health staff nurse race
| Public health staff nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Public health staff nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how public health staff nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health staff nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.07% | 10.31% | 7.14% | 7.52% |
| 2011 | 72.66% | 10.68% | 7.06% | 7.59% |
| 2012 | 72.26% | 10.81% | 7.15% | 7.81% |
| 2013 | 72.10% | 10.74% | 7.26% | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 70.91% | 10.88% | 7.78% | 8.29% |
| 2015 | 71.10% | 11.00% | 7.31% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 70.90% | 10.53% | 7.75% | 8.68% |
| 2017 | 70.54% | 10.03% | 7.93% | 9.03% |
| 2018 | 70.34% | 10.70% | 7.66% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 70.36% | 10.04% | 7.96% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 68.22% | 9.65% | 7.98% | 9.75% |
| 2021 | 66.08% | 10.12% | 8.96% | 10.06% |
Public health staff nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public health staff nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White public health staff nurses have the lowest average salary at $72,041.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,756 |
| White | $72,041 |
| Black or African American | $72,239 |
| Asian | $81,296 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,322 |
Average public health staff nurse age
See how the average age of public health staff nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Public health staff nurse age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Public health staff nurse age breakdown
The average age of public health staff nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the public health staff nurse population.
Public health staff nurse age breakdown
| Public Health Staff Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Public health staff nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for public health staff nurses is bachelor's degree, with 47% of public health staff nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Public health staff nurses by degree level
| Public health staff nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Public health staff nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public health staff nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,756 annually. With a Doctorate degree, public health staff nurses earn a median annual income of $78,656 compared to $76,447 for public health staff nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,447 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,656 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,921 |
Public health staff nurse employment statistics
Most public health staff nurses work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where public health staff nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health staff nurses work.
Public health staff nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Public health staff nurse jobs by company type
Employees with the public health staff nurse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public health staff nurses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Public health staff nurse jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 10% |
Public health staff nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for public health staff nurses are health care, education and transportation.
Public health staff nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 52% |
| Education | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Public health staff nurse turnover and employment statistics
Public health staff nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health staff nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health staff nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health staff nurse unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average public health staff nurse tenure
The average public health staff nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 public health staff nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health staff nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Public health staff nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health staff nurses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Staff Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar public health staff nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Team Physician | 13.05% | 62,178 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health staff nurses
- Spanish, 100.0%
Public health staff nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |