Rural health consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Rural health consultant demographics by:
Rural health consultant gender statistics
63.0% of rural health consultants are women and 37.0% of rural health consultants are men.
- Female, 63.0%
- Male, 37.0%
Rural health consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.0% |
| Male | 37.0% |
Rural health consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,975
Female income
$49,922
Rural health consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rural health consultant positions over time. Currently, 63.0% of rural health consultants are female.
Rural health consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 2011 | 39.05% | 60.95% |
| 2012 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
| 2013 | 43.22% | 56.78% |
| 2014 | 42.35% | 57.65% |
| 2015 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2016 | 40.08% | 59.92% |
| 2017 | 45.42% | 54.58% |
| 2018 | 43.79% | 56.21% |
| 2019 | 43.26% | 56.74% |
| 2020 | 37.27% | 62.73% |
| 2021 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
Rural health consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared rural health consultants 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% |
| Rural Health Consultant | 37% | 63% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Rural health consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rural health consultants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all rural health consultants. Comparatively, 15.6% of rural health consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of rural health consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Rural health consultant race
| Rural health consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Rural health consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how rural health consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rural health consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.11% | 15.86% | 2.99% | 10.80% |
| 2011 | 64.53% | 17.13% | 3.36% | 10.93% |
| 2012 | 62.08% | 16.57% | 3.63% | 12.12% |
| 2013 | 62.68% | 14.97% | 3.31% | 13.77% |
| 2014 | 60.94% | 16.45% | 3.95% | 13.73% |
| 2015 | 63.04% | 15.69% | 4.72% | 12.44% |
| 2016 | 61.67% | 14.38% | 4.91% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 61.70% | 15.42% | 3.73% | 15.08% |
| 2018 | 64.85% | 15.53% | 3.18% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 62.80% | 13.16% | 4.42% | 14.64% |
| 2020 | 59.30% | 11.82% | 5.04% | 15.89% |
| 2021 | 57.52% | 14.42% | 4.52% | 15.64% |
Rural health consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rural health consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rural health consultants have the lowest average salary at $47,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,713 |
| White | $51,409 |
| Black or African American | $47,022 |
| Asian | $53,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,044 |
Average rural health consultant age
See how the average age of rural health consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Rural health consultant 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 |
Rural health consultant age breakdown
The average age of rural health consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the rural health consultant population.
Rural health consultant age breakdown
| Rural Health Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Rural health consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for rural health consultants is bachelor's degree, with 55% of rural health consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 15%
Rural health consultants by degree level
| Rural health consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 15% |
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Rural health consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rural health consultants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,038 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rural health consultants earn a median annual income of $51,470 compared to $43,337 for rural health consultants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,038 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,476 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,470 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,337 |
Rural health consultant employment statistics
Most rural health consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where rural health consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rural health consultants work.
Rural health consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Rural health consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the rural health consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rural health consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rural health consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 21% |
Rural health consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for rural health consultants are health care, professional and government.
Rural health consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 32% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Rural health consultant turnover and employment statistics
Rural health consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rural health consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rural health consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rural health consultant 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 rural health consultant tenure
The average rural health consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 rural health consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Rural health consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Rural health consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rural health consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Community Support Worker | 11.48% | 106,158 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
| Rural Health Consultant | 20.79% | - |
Similar rural health consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Community Support Worker | 11.48% | 106,158 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Foreign languages spoken by rural health consultants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rural health consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |