Associate environmental scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate environmental scientist gender statistics
43.1% of associate environmental scientists are women and 56.9% of associate environmental scientists are men.
- Male, 56.9%
- Female, 43.1%
Associate environmental scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.9% |
| Female | 43.1% |
Associate environmental scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,870
Female income
$58,018
Associate environmental scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate environmental scientist positions over time. Currently, 43.1% of associate environmental scientists are female.
Associate environmental scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.39% | 25.61% |
| 2011 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2012 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2013 | 71.11% | 28.89% |
| 2014 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
| 2015 | 71.80% | 28.20% |
| 2016 | 71.79% | 28.21% |
| 2017 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2018 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2019 | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 2020 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2021 | 56.93% | 43.07% |
Associate environmental scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate environmental scientists 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% |
| Associate Environmental Scientist | 57% | 43% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Associate environmental scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate environmental scientists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all associate environmental scientists. Comparatively, 6.2% of associate environmental scientists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of associate environmental scientists 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%
Associate environmental scientist race
| Associate environmental scientist 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% |
Associate environmental scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how associate environmental scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate environmental scientist 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% |
Associate environmental scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american associate environmental scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White associate environmental scientists have the lowest average salary at $59,948.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,766 |
| White | $59,948 |
| Black or African American | $63,866 |
| Asian | $62,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,531 |
Average associate environmental scientist age
See how the average age of associate environmental scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Associate environmental scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Associate environmental scientist age breakdown
The average age of associate environmental scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the associate environmental scientist population.
Associate environmental scientist age breakdown
| Associate Environmental Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Associate environmental scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for associate environmental scientists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of associate environmental scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Associate environmental scientists by degree level
| Associate environmental scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Associate environmental scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,500 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,096 |
Associate environmental scientist employment statistics
Most associate environmental scientists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where associate environmental scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate environmental scientists work.
Associate environmental scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Associate environmental scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the associate environmental scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate environmental scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Associate environmental scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 13% |
Associate environmental scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate environmental scientists are health care, professional and government.
Associate environmental scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Associate environmental scientist turnover and employment statistics
Associate environmental scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate environmental scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate environmental scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate environmental scientist 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 associate environmental scientist tenure
The average associate environmental scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 608 associate environmental scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate environmental scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Associate environmental scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate environmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Development Geologist | 4.45% | 45,844 |
| Senior Chemist | 5.26% | 12,823 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Associate Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | - |
Similar associate environmental scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Development Geologist | 4.45% | 45,844 |
| Senior Chemist | 5.26% | 12,823 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate environmental scientists
The most common foreign language among associate environmental scientists is Spanish at 57.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 57.9%
- French, 21.1%
- German, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Russian, 5.3%
Associate environmental scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.9% |
| French | 21.1% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Russian | 5.3% |
