Aquatic ecologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Aquatic ecologist gender statistics
41.5% of aquatic ecologists are women and 58.5% of aquatic ecologists are men.
- Male, 58.5%
- Female, 41.5%
Aquatic ecologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.5% |
| Female | 41.5% |
Aquatic ecologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,795
Female income
$55,614
Aquatic ecologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aquatic ecologist positions over time. Currently, 41.5% of aquatic ecologists are female.
Aquatic ecologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2011 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2012 | 66.06% | 33.94% |
| 2013 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2014 | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 2015 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2016 | 62.12% | 37.88% |
| 2017 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
| 2018 | 59.58% | 40.42% |
| 2019 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2020 | 59.96% | 40.04% |
| 2021 | 58.54% | 41.46% |
Aquatic ecologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared aquatic ecologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Aquatic Ecologist | 59% | 41% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Aquatic ecologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aquatic ecologists is White, which makes up 74.7% of all aquatic ecologists. Comparatively, 11.1% of aquatic ecologists are Asian and 6.3% of aquatic ecologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.7%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Aquatic ecologist race
| Aquatic ecologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Aquatic ecologist race and ethnicity over time
See how aquatic ecologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aquatic ecologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 2.81% | 12.50% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 2.82% | 10.08% | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 1.31% | 10.62% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 3.21% | 10.17% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 78.33% | 2.71% | 11.19% | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 79.53% | 2.34% | 11.35% | 4.56% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 2.70% | 11.00% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 77.10% | 2.26% | 12.82% | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 78.41% | 1.99% | 11.14% | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 79.28% | 1.64% | 12.35% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 74.84% | 2.38% | 9.98% | 7.13% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 2.31% | 11.13% | 6.35% |
Aquatic ecologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aquatic ecologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White aquatic ecologists have the lowest average salary at $52,226.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,608 |
| White | $52,226 |
| Black or African American | $55,143 |
| Asian | $57,015 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,119 |
Average aquatic ecologist age
See how the average age of aquatic ecologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aquatic ecologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Aquatic ecologist age breakdown
The average age of aquatic ecologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aquatic ecologist population.
Aquatic ecologist age breakdown
| Aquatic Ecologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Aquatic ecologist educational attainment
The most common degree for aquatic ecologists is bachelor's degree, with 85% of aquatic ecologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Doctorate, 2%
Aquatic ecologists by degree level
| Aquatic ecologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
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Aquatic ecologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aquatic ecologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,376 annually. With a Master's degree, aquatic ecologists earn a median annual income of $53,799 compared to $49,026 for aquatic ecologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,799 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,026 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,376 |
Aquatic ecologist employment statistics
Company size where aquatic ecologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aquatic ecologists work.
Aquatic ecologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Aquatic ecologist jobs by company type
Employees with the aquatic ecologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aquatic ecologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Aquatic ecologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 27% |
Aquatic ecologist turnover and employment statistics
Aquatic ecologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aquatic ecologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aquatic ecologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aquatic ecologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average aquatic ecologist tenure
The average aquatic ecologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 aquatic ecologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Aquatic ecologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Aquatic ecologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aquatic ecologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Forester | 8.40% | 4,399 |
| Medical Research Scientist | 8.45% | 129,653 |
| Aquatic Ecologist | 9.74% | - |
| Textile Technologist | 19.06% | 46,346 |
Similar aquatic ecologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Forester | 8.40% | 4,399 |
| Medical Research Scientist | 8.45% | 129,653 |
| Textile Technologist | 19.06% | 46,346 |