Assistant project scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant project scientist gender statistics
41.8% of assistant project scientists are women and 58.2% of assistant project scientists are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Assistant project scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Assistant project scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,865
Female income
$67,058
Assistant project scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant project scientist positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of assistant project scientists are female.
Assistant project scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.43% | 37.57% |
| 2011 | 58.93% | 41.07% |
| 2012 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2013 | 60.46% | 39.54% |
| 2014 | 61.45% | 38.55% |
| 2015 | 62.30% | 37.70% |
| 2016 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 2017 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2018 | 58.83% | 41.17% |
| 2019 | 57.11% | 42.89% |
| 2020 | 56.91% | 43.09% |
| 2021 | 58.16% | 41.84% |
Assistant project scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant project scientists 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% |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 58% | 42% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Assistant project scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant project scientists is White, which makes up 44.9% of all assistant project scientists. Comparatively, 36.0% of assistant project scientists are Asian and 9.0% of assistant project scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 44.9%
- Asian, 36.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Assistant project scientist race
| Assistant project scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 44.9% |
| Asian | 36.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Assistant project scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant project scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant project scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.18% | 4.75% | 38.58% | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 46.93% | 5.18% | 39.05% | 6.73% |
| 2012 | 47.75% | 4.97% | 38.22% | 6.48% |
| 2013 | 48.33% | 5.07% | 36.83% | 7.22% |
| 2014 | 48.02% | 5.41% | 37.43% | 6.24% |
| 2015 | 48.14% | 4.85% | 38.22% | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 47.50% | 4.65% | 37.02% | 8.38% |
| 2017 | 47.63% | 5.51% | 36.52% | 7.30% |
| 2018 | 46.74% | 5.26% | 37.37% | 7.43% |
| 2019 | 48.13% | 4.91% | 36.58% | 7.81% |
| 2020 | 46.26% | 4.53% | 36.87% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 44.94% | 5.91% | 36.03% | 9.02% |
Assistant project scientist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,692 |
| White | $67,643 |
| Black or African American | $66,875 |
| Asian | $67,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,690 |
Average assistant project scientist age
See how the average age of assistant project scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant project scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Assistant project scientist age breakdown
The average age of assistant project scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the assistant project scientist population.
Assistant project scientist age breakdown
| Assistant Project Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Assistant project scientist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Doctorate, 40%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Assistant project scientists by degree level
| Assistant project scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Doctorate | 40% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Assistant project scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,595 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,716 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,829 |
Assistant project scientist employment statistics
Most assistant project scientists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where assistant project scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant project scientists work.
Assistant project scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Assistant project scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant project scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant project scientists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Assistant project scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 23% |
Assistant project scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant project scientists are education, government and professional.
Assistant project scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Government | 19% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Assistant project scientist turnover and employment statistics
Assistant project scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant project scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant project scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant project scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average assistant project scientist tenure
The average assistant project scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 assistant project scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant project scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Assistant project scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant project scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Scientist | 8.40% | 42,028 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Bacteriologist | 9.74% | 477 |
| Seafood Technology Specialist | 19.06% | 62,982 |
Similar assistant project scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Range Scientist | 8.40% | 42,028 |
| Bacteriologist | 9.74% | 477 |
| Seafood Technology Specialist | 19.06% | 62,982 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant project scientists
The most common foreign language among assistant project scientists is French at 18.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 14.8% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 18.5%
- Spanish, 14.8%
- German, 11.1%
- Swedish, 7.4%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- Other, 40.8%
Assistant project scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 18.5% |
| Spanish | 14.8% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Swedish | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| Other | 40.8% |
