Atmospheric scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Atmospheric scientist gender statistics
33.3% of atmospheric scientists are women and 66.7% of atmospheric scientists are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Atmospheric scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Atmospheric scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$104,422
Female income
$100,225
Atmospheric scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in atmospheric scientist positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of atmospheric scientists are female.
Atmospheric scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.14% | 15.86% |
| 2011 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2012 | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 2013 | 83.98% | 16.02% |
| 2014 | 77.73% | 22.27% |
| 2015 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2016 | 80.28% | 19.72% |
| 2017 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2018 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
| 2019 | 70.93% | 29.07% |
| 2020 | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Atmospheric scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared atmospheric 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% |
| Atmospheric Scientist | 67% | 33% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Atmospheric scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among atmospheric scientists is White, which makes up 78.7% of all atmospheric scientists. Comparatively, 7.4% of atmospheric scientists are Unknown and 5.4% of atmospheric scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 78.7%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Atmospheric scientist race
| Atmospheric scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.7% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Atmospheric scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how atmospheric scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Atmospheric scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.59% | 3.89% | 3.89% | 2.92% |
| 2011 | 85.50% | 1.53% | 4.58% | 6.87% |
| 2012 | 78.29% | 3.23% | 8.88% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 82.46% | 2.40% | 5.60% | 4.00% |
| 2014 | 84.98% | 3.76% | 4.54% | 3.76% |
| 2015 | 78.40% | 3.20% | 8.00% | 5.60% |
| 2016 | 87.28% | 3.33% | 2.00% | 6.00% |
| 2017 | 82.97% | 2.96% | 2.22% | 8.89% |
| 2018 | 83.93% | 3.61% | 2.71% | 4.51% |
| 2019 | 85.95% | 3.63% | 3.03% | 4.84% |
| 2020 | 82.91% | 2.56% | 3.42% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 78.71% | 2.48% | 5.45% | 5.45% |
Atmospheric scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, white atmospheric scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american atmospheric scientists have the lowest average salary at $99,829.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,835 |
| White | $106,539 |
| Black or African American | $99,829 |
| Asian | $106,492 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,572 |
Atmospheric scientist age breakdown
The average age of atmospheric scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the atmospheric scientist population.
Atmospheric scientist age breakdown
| Atmospheric Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Atmospheric scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for atmospheric scientists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of atmospheric scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 30% and doctoral degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Doctorate, 30%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 4%
Atmospheric scientists by degree level
| Atmospheric scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Doctorate | 30% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Atmospheric scientist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, atmospheric scientists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $128,166 annually. With a Master's degree, atmospheric scientists earn a median annual income of $113,564 compared to $100,070 for atmospheric scientists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,564 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,070 |
| Doctorate Degree | $128,166 |
Atmospheric scientist employment statistics
Company size where atmospheric scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where atmospheric scientists work.
Atmospheric scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Atmospheric scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the atmospheric scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most atmospheric scientists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Atmospheric scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 9% |
Atmospheric scientist turnover and employment statistics
Atmospheric scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for atmospheric scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Atmospheric scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Atmospheric scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.21% |
| 2011 | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 2.61% |
| 2013 | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 1.90% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 1.10% |
Average atmospheric scientist tenure
The average atmospheric scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 atmospheric scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Atmospheric scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Atmospheric scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of atmospheric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 1,291 |
| Cereal Chemist | 5.26% | 2,656 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Atmospheric Scientist | 11.89% | - |
| Principal Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 92,450 |
Similar atmospheric scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 1,291 |
| Cereal Chemist | 5.26% | 2,656 |
| Remote Sensing Program Manager | 8.32% | 71,760 |
| Principal Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 92,450 |
Foreign languages spoken by atmospheric scientists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Atmospheric scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
