Associate staff scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate staff scientist gender statistics
43.9% of associate staff scientists are women and 56.1% of associate staff scientists are men.
- Male, 56.1%
- Female, 43.9%
Associate staff scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.1% |
| Female | 43.9% |
Associate staff scientist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,666
Female income
$87,034
Associate staff scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate staff scientist positions over time. Currently, 43.9% of associate staff scientists are female.
Associate staff scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.40% | 39.60% |
| 2011 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2012 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2013 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2014 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2015 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2016 | 55.75% | 44.25% |
| 2017 | 58.10% | 41.90% |
| 2018 | 56.74% | 43.26% |
| 2019 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2020 | 54.80% | 45.20% |
| 2021 | 56.06% | 43.94% |
Associate staff scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate staff 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% |
| Associate Staff Scientist | 56% | 44% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Associate staff scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate staff scientists is White, which makes up 53.5% of all associate staff scientists. Comparatively, 26.4% of associate staff scientists are Asian and 9.6% of associate staff scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.5%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Associate staff scientist race
| Associate staff scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Associate staff scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how associate staff scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate staff scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.70% | 5.18% | 28.97% | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 55.45% | 5.60% | 29.45% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 56.26% | 5.40% | 28.61% | 7.01% |
| 2013 | 56.85% | 5.49% | 27.22% | 7.76% |
| 2014 | 56.53% | 5.83% | 27.82% | 6.78% |
| 2015 | 56.65% | 5.28% | 28.61% | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 56.02% | 5.07% | 27.41% | 8.91% |
| 2017 | 56.15% | 5.93% | 26.91% | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 55.26% | 5.69% | 27.77% | 7.96% |
| 2019 | 56.65% | 5.34% | 26.97% | 8.34% |
| 2020 | 54.78% | 4.95% | 27.26% | 9.24% |
| 2021 | 53.46% | 6.33% | 26.42% | 9.56% |
Associate staff scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white associate staff scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino associate staff scientists have the lowest average salary at $84,438.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,337 |
| White | $88,151 |
| Black or African American | $86,684 |
| Asian | $87,770 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,438 |
Average associate staff scientist age
See how the average age of associate staff scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Associate staff 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 |
Associate staff scientist age breakdown
The average age of associate staff scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the associate staff scientist population.
Associate staff scientist age breakdown
| Associate Staff Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Associate staff scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for associate staff scientists is bachelor's degree, with 52% of associate staff scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
Associate staff scientists by degree level
| Associate staff scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Associate staff scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, associate staff scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,430 annually. With a Master's degree, associate staff scientists earn a median annual income of $86,152 compared to $84,486 for associate staff scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,152 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,486 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,430 |
Associate staff scientist employment statistics
Most associate staff scientists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where associate staff scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate staff scientists work.
Associate staff scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Associate staff scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the associate staff scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate staff scientists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Associate staff scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 40% |
Associate staff scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate staff scientists are education, health care and pharmaceutical.
Associate staff scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Pharmaceutical | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Associate staff scientist turnover and employment statistics
Associate staff scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate staff scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate staff scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate staff 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 associate staff scientist tenure
The average associate staff scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 associate staff scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate staff scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Associate staff scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate staff 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic/Terrestrial Habitat Restoration Technician | 8.40% | 20,163 |
| Associate Staff Scientist | 8.45% | - |
| Taxonomist | 9.74% | 283 |
| Beef Technical Services Manager | 19.06% | 116,943 |
Similar associate staff scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic/Terrestrial Habitat Restoration Technician | 8.40% | 20,163 |
| Taxonomist | 9.74% | 283 |
| Beef Technical Services Manager | 19.06% | 116,943 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate staff scientists
The most common foreign language among associate staff scientists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Associate staff scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
