Air pollution specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Air pollution specialist gender statistics
21.1% of air pollution specialists are women and 78.9% of air pollution specialists are men.
- Male, 78.9%
- Female, 21.1%
Air pollution specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.9% |
| Female | 21.1% |
Air pollution specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,472
Female income
$70,539
Air pollution specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air pollution specialist positions over time. Currently, 21.1% of air pollution specialists are female.
Air pollution specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2011 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2012 | 88.03% | 11.97% |
| 2013 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2014 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2016 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2017 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2018 | 81.17% | 18.83% |
| 2019 | 80.48% | 19.52% |
| 2020 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2021 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
Air pollution specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared air pollution specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 79% | 21% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Air pollution specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air pollution specialists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all air pollution specialists. Comparatively, 6.2% of air pollution specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of air pollution specialists are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Air pollution specialist race
| Air pollution specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Air pollution specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how air pollution specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air pollution specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Air pollution specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american air pollution specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White air pollution specialists have the lowest average salary at $73,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,310 |
| White | $73,499 |
| Black or African American | $79,583 |
| Asian | $77,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,946 |
Average air pollution specialist age
See how the average age of air pollution specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air pollution specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Air pollution specialist age breakdown
The average age of air pollution specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the air pollution specialist population.
Air pollution specialist age breakdown
| Air Pollution Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Air pollution specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for air pollution specialists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of air pollution specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Air pollution specialists by degree level
| Air pollution specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Air pollution specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,578 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,658 |
Air pollution specialist turnover and employment statistics
Air pollution specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air pollution specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air pollution specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air pollution specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average air pollution specialist tenure
The average air pollution specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 air pollution specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Air pollution specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Air pollution specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air pollution specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscience Specialist | 4.45% | 18,803 |
| Senior Quality Control Chemist | 5.26% | 82,649 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 15.61% | - |
Similar air pollution specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscience Specialist | 4.45% | 18,803 |
| Senior Quality Control Chemist | 5.26% | 82,649 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by air pollution specialists
- Romanian, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Air pollution specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Romanian | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |
